Prep Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 30 minutesServings: 8 Ingredients 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 cup chunky salsa (mild or medium) 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 2 green onions, thinly sliced Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional) Instructions In…
Category: appetizers
Restaurant-Style Guacamole
Prep Time: 10 minutesServings: 6–8 Ingredients 3 ripe avocados 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1 small tomato, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch of black pepper Instructions Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop…
Copycat Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip
Creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh jalapeño flavor, this Copycat Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip is incredibly easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients and a blender. It’s the perfect dip for tortilla chips, tacos, fajitas, or fresh veggies and tastes just like the restaurant favorite. Save this easy appetizer recipe for…
Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos
Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos are one of those easy dinners that everyone gets excited about. Crispy tortilla chips are piled high with seasoned beef, refried beans and plenty of melted cheese, then finished with all your favorite nacho toppings. I love making these for an easy weekend dinner, movie night or game day when…
Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
These Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels are everything you love about classic jalapeño poppers rolled into an easy make-ahead party appetizer! Loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar, Monterey Jack, fresh jalapeños, and a creamy filling, they’re perfect for game day, BBQS, potlucks, holidays, and summer entertaining. One bite and everyone will be asking for the recipe! Prep Time: 20…
Hot Honey Whipped Feta Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 15 minutes (optional)Servings: 8–10 Ingredients 8 ounces block feta cheese, crumbled 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons hot honey, plus extra for drizzling Crushed…
Million Dollar Bacon Crackers
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Servings: 10–12 Ingredients 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cups cooked thick-cut bacon, finely chopped ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional but recommended) Instructions Preheat the oven…
Creamy Dill Pickle Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 1 hourServings: 8–10 Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 1½ cups finely chopped Grillo’s pickle chips or spears 2 tablespoons pickle brine (from the jar) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon black…
5-Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: NoneServings: 8–10 Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz whipped topping, thawed ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries For Serving (Optional) Graham crackers Vanilla wafers Pretzels Animal crackers Strawberries Apple slices Instructions Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Mix in the…
Crack Chicken Ranch Pinwheels
Crack Chicken Ranch Pinwheels are one of those easy recipes that work for just about anything. Creamy ranch-seasoned filling, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese and crispy bacon are rolled up in soft flour tortillas and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. They’re simple to make ahead and even better after they’ve had time to chill. These are perfect…
