Jalapeno Poppers
This dip can be served with sliced sourdough baguettes, tortilla chips or crackers.
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 C. mayonnaise
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 ounces canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1 C. grated Parmesan cheese
Stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in green chiles and jalapeno peppers. Pour mixture into a microwave safe serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Microwave on High until hot, about 3 minutes.
If you want to brown the cheese, bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Ham salad spread
This spread is a delicious way to use an overabundance of ham.
Serve with crackers.
3 cups ground fully cooked ham
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; add to ham mixture and mix well. Refrigerate until serving.
Spicy Bean Salsa
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (can use frozen)
1/2 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. chopped green bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 C. Italian-style salad dressing
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. Season with Italian-style salad dressing and garlic salt; mix well. Cover, and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipes from allrecipes.com.