Famous Rotel Cheese Dip

1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cut into 1" cubes.
10oz can diced Rotel tomatoes & green chilies

In a saucepan, combine ingredients; stir over low heat until cheese spread is melted.
Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Microwave: Place ingredients in a covered casserole. Microwave on HIGH until
cheese spread is melted, about 5 minutes, stirring once.

* I have never been a big fan of queso and it's almost never made in our home but this is the one queso recipe that I will always eat if it's in front of me. The Superbowl was the perfect excuse to make this super easy and yummy dip!

Favorite Fruit Dip

8oz package cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Beat the cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla and blend in.

Makes about 2 cups of fruit dip. Great with strawberries, grapes, apples, bananas, and watermelon.

* This is one of my favorite fruit dips! I have made it with normal and low fat cream cheese and it tastes great both ways! It's super easy and always a hit!

From Kim Sharp

Pumpkin Fruit Dip

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
15 oz. can pumpkin
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ t. ginger (I do not include this)

Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin and spices, mixing well. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Serve with gingersnaps, apple slices and pear slices.

Toffee Apple Dip

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pkg. toffee bits (some stores have Skor bits and some have Heath)

Mix together and serve with apple slices.

Mexican Layered Dip

8 oz cream cheese
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 cup thick 'n chunky salsa
1 cup drained canned black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 Tablespoons sliced ripe olives
3 pkgs (13 oz each) baked tortilla chips

Beat cream cheese with mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add seasoning mix; beat until well blended. Spread onto bottom of 9" pie plate or quiche dish.
Layer remaining ingredients over cheese mixture; cover.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Makes 5 cups dip.

Spinach & Cheese Dip

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sliced green onions
10 oz frozen chipped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup Italian style cheese crumbles
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers

Beat cream cheese, mayo and half the onions in medium bowl with mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add spinach; mix until just blended.
Stir in cheese crumbles and peppers; cover.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining onions just before serving.

Makes 3 cups.

"Margarita" Dip

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, partially thawed
2 Tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup thawed cool whip

Beat cream cheese, limeade concentrate and orange juice in medium bowl with mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in cool whip; cover.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Serve with fresh fruit, grilled fruit or Nilla wafers.

Makes 1 3/4 cups.

Jazz it up: Serve in a wide-brimmed margarita glass. Dip rim of glass in sugar before filling with dip.

Baker's Chocolate Fondue

1. Heat 14oz sweetened, condensed milk and 1/2 cup milk in a small saucepan until mixture is creamy.

2. Add 4 chopped squares Baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate; stir until completely melted.

3. Serve warm with assorted fresh fruit (apples, pears, and grapes), cookies, pound cake cubes or pretzels.

Makes 2 cups.

Variations:
* Substitute white baking chocolate for semi-sweet chocolate.
* Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter with chocolate.
* Stir in 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam with chocolate.

Chicken Fondue

1. Cook and stir 1 finely chopped medium onion in a fondue pot or heavy saucepan with 1/4 cup prepared Good Seasons mild Italian dressing.

2. Add 2 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth, 1/2 cup apple juice and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch. Heat to simmer just before serving.

3. Cut 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 per person) into very thin strips. Cut vegetables such as cauliflower, mushrooms, and peppers into bite-sized pieces. (Be sure to keep raw chicken on a separate plate away from vegetables and cooked chicken.)

4. Dip chicken and vegetables into boiling hot broth to cook. Cook chicken for about 3 minutes or until cooked through and vegetables for between 2-3 minutes, depending on the type of vegetable. Serve with assorted dipping sauces.
Makes 8 servings.
Dipping Sauces:

Lemon Garlic:
Combine 1 cup Miracle Whip dressing with 1 finely chopped garlic clove and 2 Tablespoons lemon juice.

Herb:
Combine 1 cup Miracle Whip dressing with 2 Tablespoons prepared Good Seasons mild Italian dressing.

Creamy Coconut Dip

1. Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese and 15 oz can cream of coconut in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended.

2. Mix in 16 oz cool whip. Stir gently until well blended. Cover, refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

3. Serve with graham cracker sticks or crackers or cut up fruit.

Hot Spinach Dip

10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chopped roasted red peppers

Preheat oven to 350*
Mix spinach, mayo, cheese, and garlic until well blended.
Spoon into 9" pie plate or quiche dish.
Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with peppers.

Papa John's Pizza Dipping Sauce

10 oz can tomato puree
1/4 cup water
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Makes 1 cup.

Papa John's Special Garlic Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup margarine
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
dash salt

Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Microwave on 1/2 power for 20 seconds. Stir.
Makes 1/2 cup.