Category: Appetizers

Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers

Make Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers as a delicious snack! Recipe makes 12 (½ cup) servings of baked cheese crackers coated with seasoning sauce.
Make Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers as a delicious snack! Recipe makes 12 (½ cup) servings of baked cheese crackers coated with seasoning sauce.

If you’re looking for a yummy snack that is REALLY EASY to make, check out this recipe for Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers!

These taco-spiced snacks are made with store-bought cheese crackers (i.e. Cheese-Its). They’re combined with and coated in a 4 ingredient sauce and then baked for one hour. That’s it!

The result is a crisp, wonderfully flavored munchie that I’m confident you and your family (and friends) will enjoy! This recipe will produce about 6 cups in total, and the finished crackers will last for quite awhile, if stored in airtight containers!

Here’s how to make Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers. Hope you like them!

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Make The Seasoning Sauce

Melt a stick of butter (½ cup) in a medium-sized saucepan on low heat. Once it has melted, add taco seasoning mix, Worcestershire sauce and salt, and stir well, until combined.

A stick of butter i melted in a medium pan.Taco seasoning mix, Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt added to butter.

Season The Cheese Crackers

This mixture is the seasoning sauce that gives the cheese crackers their flavor! It doesn’t look like much, but it is a powerhouse of flavor.

The seasoning sauce is now ready to flavor the cheese crackers.

Pour the cheese crackers into a large mixing bowl, and then pour the warm seasoning sauce over them.

Add all the sauce, and then gently stir this mixture until all the crackers have been covered with the seasoning sauce.

Seasoning mix is poured over the cheese crackers in a large white bowl.All the cheese crackers are now coated with the seasoning sauce.

Bake The Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers

Lay the seasoned crackers out on a very large baking sheet (13″ or 15″ long) with rimmed edges. If you don’t have access to a LARGE baking sheet, try cooking them in batches or on two small baking sheets.

Spread the crackers out on the pan, trying to put the crackers in a single layer, as much as possible. This helps spread them out so the sauce bakes (and dries) on them evenly!

Taco-spiced cheese crackers bake in a single layer on large cookie sheet.

Bake the taco-spiced cheese crackers at 250°F. for 1 hour. Give them a good stir, then re-position them on the baking sheet every 15 minutes while they bake.

Cool Then Serve The Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers

When the crackers are finished baking, transfer them off the baking sheet and onto a large sheet of parchment or wax paper. Spread them out, and let them cool to room temperature.

After baking, the taco-spiced cheese crackers cool on parchment paper.Give the taco-spiced cheese crackers as a gift, in a jar with ribbon.

I hope you have the chance to make these delicious snack crackers, and trust you will enjoy them as much as we do!

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Original recipe source: “The Spirit Of Christmas Cookbook”, page 158, published in 1996 by Leisure Arts, Inc.

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Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Make Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers as a delicious snack! Recipe makes 12 (½ cup) servings of baked cheese crackers coated with seasoning sauce.

Category: Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: taco-spiced cheese crackers
Servings: 12 (½ cup per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 223 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 6 cups cheese crackers (small) (i.e. Cheese-Its - a 12.4 oz. package)
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick) melted
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning mix = 1 pkg.
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250℉ / 121℃.

  2. Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan on low heat. Once melted, add taco seasoning mix, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Stir well, until combined.

  3. Put the cheese crackers in a large bowl; pour seasoning sauce over them. Add all the sauce; gently stir this mixture until all the crackers are covered with sauce.

  4. Spread crackers out in a single layer a on large baking sheet (13" or 15" long) with rimmed edges. Bake the taco-spiced cheese crackers at 250°F. (or 121℃) for 1 hour. Give them a good stir, then re-position them on the baking sheet every 15 minutes while they bake.

  5. When crackers finish baking, transfer them onto parchment or wax paper. Spread them out; let them cool to room temperature before serving. Store crackers in airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers
Amount Per Serving (1 (½ cup per serving))
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 597mg26%
Potassium 44mg1%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin A 459IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make Taco-Spiced Cheese Crackers as a delicious snack! Recipe makes 12 (½ cup) servings of baked cheese crackers coated with seasoning sauce.

Ranch Pretzel Bites

Make a big batch of Ranch Pretzel Bites for snacking or gift-giving! They’re easy to make, and are baked in a buttery seasoning sauce!
Make a big batch of Ranch Pretzel Bites for snacking or gift-giving! They're easy to make, and are baked in a buttery seasoning sauce!

If you’re looking for a delicious, easy to make snack OR a “foodie” gift for family, friends, or co-workers, may I suggest Ranch Pretzel Bites?

This recipe is one I found almost 30 years ago in one of my cookbooks, and it’s so easy to make! Store-bought pretzel twists are coated in a buttery seasoning sauce, then baked for an hour. That’s it!

The seasoning sauce (with Ranch seasoning) bakes right onto the pretzels, leaving them with wonderful flavor and a crispy bite. They are really so simple to prepare.

You can enjoy these pretzel bites as a tasty snack OR put them in a cute container as a food gift for someone you love. Here’s how to make yummy Ranch Pretzel Bites.

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Make The Ranch Seasoning Sauce

Before making the sauce, preheat your oven to 250°F. The seasoning sauce takes only a minute or two to prepare, so you want the oven preheated and ready, to save time!

Melt a stick of butter in a saucepan on Low heat. Once the butter has partially melted, add a packet of Ranch seasoning mix, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning salt.

Butter is melted in a saucepan as a base for the seasoning sauce.A packet of Ranch seasoning mix is used to season the pretzel sauce.

Stir these ingredients together until they are fully incorporated into the melted butter. This is the seasoning sauce for the pretzels.

Ranch mix, Worcestershire, and seasoning salt are added to melted butter. The buttery seasoning sauce is ready to be baked on twist pretzels.

Season The Pretzels

Place the pretzel twists in a large mixing bowl, then pour the seasoning sauce all over the top of them. Use tongs or two large spoons to gently toss the pretzels.

Continue tossing the pretzels until all the sauce has been distributed, and the pretzels are fully coated.

Seasoning sauce is poured over mini twist pretzels in a large bowl.

Time To Bake!

Spread the seasoned pretzels out in a single layer (as much as possible) on a large, rimmed baking sheet. If there is any sauce left in the bowl, simply distribute it over the pretzels.

Stir these ingredients together until they are fully incorporated into the melted butter. This is the seasoning sauce for the pretzels.

Bake the ranch pretzel bites at 250°F. for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, gently toss (and flip) the pretzels, then re-arrange them on the baking sheet and continue cooking.

Seasoned pretzels on baking sheet in one layer, ready for oven.

When the pretzels have finished baking, transfer them onto wax paper or parchment paper on the counter.

Allow the ranch pretzel bites to fully cool to room temperature before serving or packaging them in gift containers.

Ranch pretzel bites, cooling on parchment paper after baking for 1 hour.

Serve The Ranch Pretzel Bites

Once at room temperature, these yummy snacks are ready to be enjoyed. Place them in a large bowl, and watch how fast they disappear!

Close up photo of the ranch pretzel bites, cooling on parchment paper.

These crispy little snacks also make great gifts! Pack them into cute gift jars or containers, then give a thoughtful food gift to someone you care for.

Be sure to store any leftover pretzel bites in an airtight bag or container, for freshness.

The ranch pretzel bites can be given in a decorative jar as a gift.

I hope you have the chance to try ranch pretzel bites for yourself. They are delicious, and quite addicting, so you may find yourself (or your family) going back often for more!

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Original recipe source: “The Spirit Of Christmas Cookbook”, page 158, published by Leisure Arts, Inc. in 1996

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Ranch Pretzel Bites
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Make a big batch of Ranch Pretzel Bites for snacking or gift-giving! They're easy to make, and are baked in a buttery seasoning sauce!

Category: Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: ranch pretzel bites
Servings: 12 (½ cup per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 178 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 6 cups pretzels (mini-twist) (approx. ¾ of a 15 oz. bag=12 oz.)
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 pkg. Ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan on Low heat. Add Ranch seasoning mix, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning salt. Stir until fully combined, then remove from heat.

  3. Put pretzels in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top. Use tongs or 2 large spoons to gently toss pretzels until all sauce is distributed, and pretzels are fully coated.

  4. Spread seasoned pretzels in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 250°F. for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, gently toss the pretzels, then re-arrange on baking sheet and continue cooking.

  5. When done, transfer pretzels to wax paper or parchment paper. Cool to room temperature before serving or packaging in gift containers. Store leftovers in airtight containers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Ranch Pretzel Bites
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 411mg18%
Potassium 136mg4%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 237IU5%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make a big batch of Ranch Pretzel Bites for snacking or gift-giving! They're easy to make, and are baked in a buttery seasoning sauce!

 

Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball

Serve a delicious Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball with crackers at your next party! This simple appetizer recipe makes TWO yummy cheese balls!
Serve a delicious Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball with crackers at your next party! This simple appetizer recipe makes TWO yummy cheese balls!

I don’t know about you, but our family can sure put away a homemade cheese ball when we get together! When I set a cheese ball and crackers out at a holiday event or family gathering, it’s one of the first things to disappear!

The recipe I’m sharing today is a recipe I found in a cookbook from almost ten years ago. I made a couple slight changes to the original, and love the look and taste of this yummy appetizer!

I’m pretty confident you will love it, too! Let me show you how truly easy it is to make a pecan pineapple cheese ball (recipe makes TWO medium cheese balls).

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Make The Cheese Balls

Place a softened block (8 ounces) of cream cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until it becomes smooth and fluffy.

Add 1 cup of chopped pecans (half of the total amount), drained crushed pineapple, green and red bell peppers, green onions and seasoning salt.

Stir these ingredients together until they have been fully combined. The cream cheese mixture will be thick and will seem quite “wet”.

Eight ounces of softened cream cheese is placed in a mixing bowl.Pecans, pineapple, red/green bell peppers, green onion and seasoning salt are added to cream cheese.

Shape The Cheese Balls

Once combined, use a large spoon to divide the cream cheese mixture into two equal halves while it is still in the bowl (just “eyeball it”). Set the mixture aside.

Cheese ball ingredients are stirred together until combined.Cream cheese mixture is divided in half, to form two cheese balls.

Cover The Cheese Balls With Pecans

Divide the remaining cup of chopped pecans in half. Place one portion on a small plate, and reserve the other half.

Use your hands (yes, it will be slightly “messy”), and shape one portion of the cream cheese mixture into a round ball. 

Half cup of chopped pecans to cover the cheese ball, on a white plate .

Place the pecan pineapple cheese ball in the middle of the pecans on the plate. Gently roll the cheese ball around until completely covered with pecans. If necessary, gently press the pecans into the cheese ball to adhere.

When you are finished with the first cheese ball, place it on a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Create the second cheese ball using the same process (with the other half of the reserved pecans).

One cheese ball on top of chopped pecans on a white plate.The cheese ball is covered with chopped pecans.

Refrigerate The Cheese Balls

Wrap each cheese ball in the plastic wrap, and place on a flat surface in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them for at least two hours.

Don’t skip this step! The refrigeration time allows the cream cheese to firm up once again, and lets the flavors “mingle” together, for the very best taste! 

Each pecan pineapple cheese ball is wrapped in plastic and refrigerated before serving.

Serve The Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball

When ready to serve the pecan pineapple cheese ball, remove the plastic wrap, and place the cheese ball on a pretty plate or serving platter.

Serve it with an assortment of crackers (and a little spreading knife), and watch how fast it disappears once it is presented!

You can keep the second cheese ball refrigerated for a few days (for the next round), or serve both if providing appetizers for a large group of people.

Wrap and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, OR give one (with some crackers) as a thoughtful food gift to a family member or friend!

A pecan pineapple cheese ball, served on a platter with assorted crackers.Some of the pecan pineapple cheese ball, shown once spread on a cracker.

I hope you try this amazing appetizer at your next get-together! It’s delicious! The pecan pineapple cheese ball is a popular treat that typically goes fast!

You can easily double or triple the recipe and make several cheese balls for gift-giving, too! A delicious cheese ball is always a welcome and delicious treat for those you love.

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Adapted from: “Have Yourself A Homemade Christmas”, page , published 2014 by Time Home Entertainment, Oxmoor House, and Gooseberry Patch

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Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Inactive Refrigeration Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 

Serve a delicious Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball with crackers at your next party! This simple appetizer recipe makes TWO yummy cheese balls!

Category: Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: pecan pineapple cheese ball
Servings: 16 (Yields 2 cheese balls)
Calories Per Serving: 132 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces light cream cheese (or regular)-softened
  • 2 cups chopped pecans *DIVIDED USE
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple (canned) drained well
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion bulb and stem
  • ¾ teaspoon seasoning salt
Instructions
  1. Place cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Use electric mixer to beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.

  2. Add 1 cup pecans, pineapple, green/red bell peppers, green onions and seasoning salt. Stir until fully combined. Divide mixture into two equal halves while still in the bowl ("eyeball it"). Set aside.

  3. Divide remaining 1 cup of pecans in half. Place ½ cup pecans on a small plate and spread them out. Use hands (slightly messy), to shape cream cheese mixture into a ball. Place cheese ball on top of pecans on the plate. Gently roll cheese ball around until fully covered with pecans. If necessary, gently press pecans into cheese ball, to adhere. Place cheese ball on a large piece of plastic wrap. Repeat process with remaining mixture and pecans.

  4. Wrap each cheese ball in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours. Don't skip this step! Refrigeration time allows cream cheese to firm up again, and lets flavors "mingle", for the very best taste! 

  5. To serve, remove plastic wrap; place cheese ball on serving platter with assorted crackers. Serve, and enjoy! Wrap/store leftover cheese ball in refrigerator up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts
Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/16 of total))
Calories 132 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 118mg3%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 164IU3%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Serve a delicious Pecan Pineapple Cheese Ball with crackers at your next party! This simple appetizer recipe makes TWO yummy cheese balls!

Classic Cannellini Bean Dip

Classic Cannellini Bean Dip is a simple, delicious appetizer! Make it in 10 minutes, then serve with crackers or pita chips for dipping!
Classic Cannellini Bean Dip is a simple, delicious appetizer! Make it in 10 minutes, then serve with crackers or pita chips for dipping!

If you enjoy eating hummus, I am confident you are going to love this classic cannellini bean dip! This delicious appetizer is made using canned cannellini beans, and it is sure to please!

I made some recently for a birthday BBQ for my husband, and put this out as an appetizer before our grilled burgers and all the fixin’s. This cannellini bean dip was a big hit, served with pita chips for dipping. It’s so GOOD.

I found the original recipe in a cookbook I had from renown chef Jacques Pépin, and when I made it, it did not disappoint! 

Classic Cannellini Bean Dip is VERY simple to make, and only takes about 10 minutes, from start to finish! Here’s how to make it.

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Introducing The Star Of the Show

Yes, friends, the star of the show is the humble cannellini bean! For this appetizer, you will need to have a can of cannellini beans. They are an inexpensive bean (this can of beans cost .79¢), and are also referred to as white kidney beans.

Cannellini beans are a very common canned ingredient, and can be found in the “bean” section of almost any local grocery store. If you enjoy this versatile bean, be sure to check out my recipe for Greek Cannellini Bean Stew! It’s so good!

Rinse the beans and drain them before beginning. Once drained, measure out 1/3 cup of the beans and set them aside (they will be used later to garnish the finished dip). 

A can of cannellini beans is used for this dip.One third cup of beans is reserved/set aside for garnishing finished dip.

Prepare Classic Cannellini Bean Dip

Place the remaining cannellini beans (NOT the reserved ones) in a food processor or a blender. Process them until they are mostly smooth.

Cannellini beans are processed until smooth in a food processor or blender.

Add minced garlic, diced bread, olive oil, water, ground cumin, salt, black pepper and Tabasco sauce to the beans.

Continue processing until all the ingredients are fully incorporated, and the bean dip is very smooth and creamy.

You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor or blender a couple times during this step, if necessary.

Bread cubes, olive oil, etc. are added to the processed cannellini beans.

Spoon the cannellini bean dip into a pretty serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a “well” in the center of the dip.

This “well” will need to be large enough to hold the reserved cannellini beans. Now it’s time to finish garnishing the dip before serving.

After processing until smooth, cannellini bean dip is placed in serving bowl.

Prepare The Cannellini Bean Dip For Serving

Place the reserved cannellini beans into the “well” you created in the center of the dip. Drizzle olive oil over the beans and the dip.

Sprinkle the top of the dip lightly with paprika and poppy seeds, then add either chopped fresh parsley OR a couple sprigs of parsley.

Enjoy the Cannellini Bean Dip!

At this point, the classic cannellini bean dip is ready to enjoy! Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or crisp (fancy) crackers! Watch how quickly this tasty appetizer disappears.

If necessary, you can also make the dip a couple hours ahead of serving time. Cover the bowl and refrigerate it until serving time.

After refrigerating, let the dip sit out (uncovered) for about 15 minutes before serving, for best presentation.

Classic cannellini bean dip is garnished with olive oil, parsley, poppy seeds and paprika.Classic cannellini bean dip, garnished and ready to serve with chips or crackers.

I hope you’ll give this yummy appetizer a try. It tastes a lot like hummus, so it will be devoured quickly! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a great day.

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Recipe adapted from: “Jacques Pépin Heart & Soul In The Kitchen”, page 10, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. in 2015

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Classic Cannellini Bean Dip
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Classic Cannellini Bean Dip is a simple, delicious appetizer! Make it in 10 minutes, then serve with crackers or pita chips for dipping!

Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: cannellini bean dip
Servings: 8 servings (1/4 cup per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 143 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Dip:
  • 15.5 ounce canned cannellini beans rinsed, drained *DIVIDED USE
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup diced bread cubes no crusts (I use white bread)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Garnishes:
  • cup reserved cannellini beans (from above)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley or 2-3 sprigs
Instructions
  1. Rinse beans and drain. Once drained, measure out 1/3 cup of beans and set them aside (they'll garnish the finished dip). 

  2. Place remaining cannellini beans in food processor or blender. Process until mostly smooth.

  3. Add garlic, bread cubes, olive oil, water, cumin, salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Continue processing until bean dip is very smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down sides of the processor or blender 2-3 times during this step.

  4. Spoon cannellini bean dip into a serving dish. Use spoon to create a "well" in the center of the dip. This "well" needs to be large enough to hold reserved beans.

  5. To garnish: Place remaining beans into the "well". Drizzle olive oil over beans and dip. Sprinkle lightly with paprika, poppy seeds and parsley (chopped or leaves).

  6. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or crisp crackers! NOTE: If necessary, you can make this dip 1-2 hours hours ahead. Cover bowl and refrigerate. After refrigerating, let dip sit at room temp. (uncovered) for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Classic Cannellini Bean Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 cup per serving))
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.001g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 172mg7%
Potassium 261mg7%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 37IU1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Classic Cannellini Bean Dip is a simple, delicious appetizer! Make it in 10 minutes, then serve with crackers or pita chips for dipping!

Cinnamon Glazed Almonds

Make a batch of cinnamon glazed almonds for a fantastic, crunchy snack. Almonds are coated and baked in a buttery cinnamon sugar glaze!
Make a batch of cinnamon glazed almonds for a fantastic, crunchy snack. Almonds are coated and baked in a buttery cinnamon sugar glaze!

If you’re looking for a fun and tasty snack (or appetizer) that friends and family will LOVE, you’ve got to try these cinnamon glazed almonds! Wow… they are really good!

Delicious and crunchy, this is one treat that will rapidly disappear when served! The recipe as written will yield about 12 small servings (about 3 cups in total), so there’s plenty to go around!

I found the handwritten recipe many years ago in an old recipe box, and it is a KEEPER! Here’s how to make this fun, yummy snack.

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Preheat The Oven And Melt The Butter!

Place the butter onto a large (at least 13″ x 9″), rimmed baking sheet. Put the baking sheet with the butter in the oven and set the temperature for 325°F.

While the oven preheats, the butter will melt while you work on the almonds! This is a timesaver so the butter melts and the oven is preheated when the almonds are ready for baking!

Prepare The Egg White Glaze

Beat two egg whites in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. If you have a stand mixer, you can use this, as well.

Continue to beat the egg whites until soft peaks are formed. The mixture will be quite foamy, and will increase in volume, too.

Two egg whites are beaten using an electric mixer.The egg whites are beaten until frothy, increased in volume, and soft peaks are formed.

Time For The Sugar

Add granulated sugar, a little at a time, to the egg white mixture, beating as you add each little bit. Keep beating until all the sugar has been added, and stiff peaks can be formed

 TIP: A stiff peak is when you can lift the thick egg whites with a spoon or the beater into a peak, and they hold their shape.

Granulated sugar is added, a little at a time, to the beaten egg white mixture.Sugared egg whites are beaten with electric mixer until firm peaks can be formed.

Add The Almonds And Cinnamon

Use a spatula or a large spoon to fold the cinnamon and almonds into the egg white mixture in the bowl. Keep folding until all the almonds have been coated with the thick mixture.

Almonds and ground cinnamon are added to the stiff egg white mixture in the bowl.Cinnamon glazed almonds are gently folded into the sugared egg white mixture until coated.

Bake The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds

Place the coated almonds on the buttered baking sheet. Stir, to incorporate the melted butter into the egg white mixture.

After that, carefully spread the coated almonds out in as much of a single layer as possible. The almonds will stick together a bit, but do the best you can!

Bake the cinnamon glazed almonds at 325°F. for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Quickly stir and turn the nuts on the baking sheet.

Cinnamon glazed almonds are combined with melted butter and spread out on baking sheet.After baking for 10 minutes, the almonds are stirred and turned in the pan.

Put the almonds back in the oven in a single layer, and continue baking. Continue to cook the almonds for 30 more minutes, giving them a gentle stir every 10 minutes.

The total cooking time for the cinnamon glazed almonds is 40 minutes, but you will need to stir and turn the nuts every 10 minutes.

The almonds bake for a total of 40 minutes, turning them every 10 minutes.

Before Serving

After the cinnamon glazed almonds have finished baking, remove the baking sheet from the oven, and let them cool on the tray. If desired, you can transfer them to wax paper to cool, but that is optional.

The almonds are at their very best when served at room temperature. If you will not be serving them right away, store them (once cooled) in an airtight container.

A baking sheet full of cinnamon glazed almonds, cooling to room temperature after baking.

Serve The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds!

When the cinnamon glazed almonds have cooled to room temperature, they are ready to be gobbled up! Transfer the nuts to a serving bowl, and watch how fast they disappear.

Store any leftover cinnamon glazed almonds in an airtight container, to preserve their crispness, and enjoy them for days! I have even frozen them for later in a freezer bag, with good results. They are so delicious!

A yellow bowl with red trim, full of cinnamon glazed almonds, ready to be eaten.Close up photo of the cinnamon glazed almonds in a bowl.

I really hope you enjoy this yummy snack! It is pretty hard to stay out of them, once you get started, so be warned (ha ha)! Yes- I speak from experience, because these crunchy cinnamon glazed almonds are absolutely delicious!

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Cinnamon Glazed Almonds
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Make a batch of cinnamon glazed almonds for a fantastic, crunchy snack. Almonds are coated and baked in a buttery cinnamon sugar glaze!

Category: Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon glazed almonds
Servings: 12 (1/4 cup per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 329 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • Tablespoons butter
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1⅛ cups granulated sugar (equals 1 cup + 6 teaspoons)
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups raw almonds
Instructions
  1. Place butter on large rimmed baking sheet (at least 13" x 9"). Put baking sheet in oven; set temp. for 325°F.

  2. Beat egg whites in large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Continue to beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Mixture will be foamy, and will increase in volume.

  3. Add sugar, a little at a time, to egg white mixture, beating as you add. Keep beating until all sugar has been added, and stiff peaks can be formed TIP: A stiff peak is when you can lift thick egg whites with a spoon or beater into a peak, and they hold their shape.

  4. Gently fold cinnamon and almonds into egg white mixture, until almonds have been fully coated. Place almonds on buttered baking sheet. Stir, to mix melted butter into egg white mixture.

  5. Carefully spread coated almonds out in single layer. Bake at 325°F. for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove pan from oven. Quickly stir and turn the nuts. Put the almonds back in the oven in a single layer; continue baking. Bake almonds 30 more minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

  6. When done, remove pan from oven; let almonds cool on the tray. Serve almonds at room temperature. If not serving them right away, store cooled almonds in an airtight container (room temp.). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds
Amount Per Serving (1 (approx. 1/4 cup per serving))
Calories 329 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 275mg8%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 163IU3%
Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
Calcium 105mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Crispy Green Bean Fries

Watch how fast a plate of Crispy Green Bean Fries with Ranch/Sriracha dipping sauce disappears at a get together! They’re easy and delicious!
Watch how fast a plate of Crispy Green Bean Fries with Ranch/Sriracha dipping sauce disappears at a get together! They're easy and delicious!

Looking for a yummy recipe that can be served as an appetizer OR as a veggie side dish for a meal? Check out these crispy green bean fries! Fresh green beans are coated in egg and flour, then rolled in a crunchy, well-seasoned Panko breadcrumb mixture. After that, they’re baked for 10 minutes, and served hot, along with a creamy Ranch and Sriracha dipping sauce!

They’re so good! Perfect for a small meal (get the kids to eat their veggies!) or a small get together, these crunchy green beans will be a big hit! They don’t take too much effort to prepare, and then you can serve them with pride… because your family or friends will love this dish!

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Prepare The Green Beans

You will need a pound of fresh green beans to make this dish, and the recipe, as written, will make 4 servings. Cut off the very tip ends of the green beans with a sharp knife, then set them aside while you get the rest of the ingredients ready to go.

Fresh green beans ready to have their ends trimmed for this dish.

A Tiny Bit Of Prep Work

Preheat your oven to 425°F. and lightly spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray. Stir Panko breadcrumbs, parsley, seasoning salt, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper and onion powder together in a bowl or on a large plate. Set the bowl or plate aside.

In a small separate dish, combine Ranch salad dressing with a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce. This will be the dipping sauce for the finished green beans. Taste it, and add more Sriracha sauce if you want it “hotter”. Set the sauce aside or refrigerate it until serving time.

Okay… now measure all purpose flour into a medium bowl. In a separate medium bowl, beat two eggs. Now you’re ready for the “Green Bean Dipping Station”. Place the various bowls on the kitchen counter in this order (L to R): Green beans, Flour, Eggs, and the Panko breadcrumb mixture last.

Panko bread crumbs and a variety of spices are combined in a bowl.A dipping sauce is made with Ranch and Sriracha for the crispy green bean fries.Dipping station with bowls of flour, egg, and panko mixture for dredging fresh green beans.

Let’s Get Those Green Beans Ready For The Oven!

Before you start dipping those green beans, I must tell you your fingers will probably get messy! I find it helpful to use one hand for the flour and a fork for the egg mixture. Okay, now that’s off the table, so here’s how to get those green beans ready for the oven. By the way, once you get the rhythm of it, this step will go quicker:

Step #1: Dip the green beans (one at a time or a few at a time-your choice) in the flour, coating all sides. You can use your fingers and/or a fork to do this.
Step #2: Dip flour covered beans in the egg mixture to coat all sides, letting excess egg drip back into the bowl. TIP: It’s helpful to lift them out using a fork.
Step #3: REPEAT Steps 1 and 2. (That’s right… flour, egg, flour, egg).
Step #4: Roll the green beans in the seasoned Panko breadcrumb mixture until coated on all sides.

Repeat this process for all remaining green beans, and place them on a large baking sheet in a single layer (don’t overcrowd) as you finish each “batch”.

Green beans are dredged in flour mixture to cover.Flour coated green beans are coated in egg, then process is repeated.The flour and egg coated green beans will be rolled in a panko breadcrumb/spice mixture.

Ready, Set… BAKE!

Bake at 425°F. for 10 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, turn the beans to the other side, then finish cooking. When done, the Panko coated green beans should be golden brown in color and crispy on the outside.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve the crispy green bean fries immediately, while hot. Be sure to serve the dipping sauce on the side, too… yum!

Coated green beans are baked in a single layer on a large baking sheet for 10 minutes.Crispy green bean fries are golden brown once baked.

Time To Enjoy Some Crispy Green Bean Fries

Transfer the hot, crispy green bean fries to a serving plate with a spatula, and serve with the dipping sauce on the side. Serve immediately, and enjoy them with those you love.

The dipping sauce isn’t too spicy, so don’t be afraid to try it! P.S. If you prefer a more spicy sauce, simply add additional Sriracha (or hot sauce) to suit your personal taste.

The crispy green bean fries are served hot, with a Ranch and Sriracha dipping sauce.

A Ranch and Sriracha dipping sauce is served along with the crispy green bean fries.

Use The Green Beans As A Side Dish, Too!

Crispy Green Bean Fries are also great used as a side dish for a variety of meats. We especially love them served with chicken, pork and beef. Below is a photo of them served as a side dish for Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites (with mashed potatoes also on the side)! YUM… they’re so good!

Crispy green bean fries make a great side dish for meats, as well!

 

I really hope you have the opportunity to make these crispy green bean fries, and trust you will enjoy them, too! Thanks so much for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again for more delicious recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Crispy Green Bean Fries
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Watch how fast a plate of Crispy Green Bean Fries with Ranch/Sriracha dipping sauce disappears at a get together! They're easy and delicious!

Category: Appetizer/Snack, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy green bean fries
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 239 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans tips trimmed off both ends
  • ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
For Dipping Sauce:
  • ¼ cup Ranch salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or other hot sauce
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with non-stick spray.

  2. Cut tip off of both ends of the green beans. Place in bowl; set aside.

  3. Combine Panko breadcrumbs, parsley, seasoning salt, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper and onion powder in a bowl or on a large dinner plate. Set aside.

  4. In a separate small dish, combine Ranch dressing with Sriracha sauce. Set sauce aside or refrigerate until serving time.

  5. Place flour into a medium bowl. Set aside.

  6. In a separate medium bowl, beat two eggs. Now you're ready for the "Green Bean Dipping Station". Place bowls on counter in this order (L to R): Green beans, Flour, Eggs, and Panko mix last.

  7. Step #1: Dip green beans (one. or a few at a time) in flour, coating all sides. You can use fingers and/or a fork for this.

    Step #2: Dip flour covered beans in the egg mixture, coating all sides, letting excess egg drip back into bowl. TIP: It's helpful to lift them out using a fork.

    Step #3: REPEAT Steps 1 and 2. (That's right... flour, egg, flour, egg).

    Step #4: Coat green beans in Panko mixture until all sides covered.

    Repeat process for remaining beans. Place them in a single layer (don't overcrowd) on large baking sheet as you finish each "batch".

  8. Bake at 425°F. for 10 minutes total. **After 5 minutes, flip the beans to the other side, then finish cooking**. When done, coating should be golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove from oven; transfer beans to serving plate and serve immediately while hot, with dipping sauce on the side.

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation is formulated on consuming 1/4 of the crispy green bean fries and 1/4 of the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Green Bean Fries
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 434mg19%
Potassium 331mg9%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 963IU19%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Make a dozen Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers for your next party! They’re yummy, filled with 2 cheeses and coated in brown sugar-chili spice!
Make a dozen Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers for your next party! They're yummy, filled with 2 cheeses and coated in brown sugar-chili spice!

Today I want to share a yummy recipe for bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers! The recipe makes 12 of them, so it’s a perfect appetizer to serve at a small get together or party. I love these so much, they are difficult to stay out of once made!

I found the recipe online a while ago, and loved the idea of wrapping “poppers” in bacon, then covering it in brown sugar and spice mix for added flavor! It is an easy to make appetizer, too. The whole recipe only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy these tasty treats. Here’s how to make a dozen amazing “poppers”.

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Prepare The Peppers For Stuffing

The first thing you’ll need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F. Now you will need to prepare the jalapeños, to get them ready for the cheese filling. If you’ve never worked with hot peppers before, remember to wear gloves OR to not touch your eyes after handling the peppers and seeds. Just a word of caution, because those seeds contain the heat!

Cut off the stem end, then slice each jalapeño in half, lengthwise. Carefully remove all the seeds (I use a small spoon), then discard them (the seeds). Wash your hands well, then move forward with stuffing the peppers.

Six medium-sized jalapeño peppers are used to make poppers.The peppers are sliced lengthwise in half, then the seeds are removed (and discarded).

Time To Stuff The Jalapeño Peppers!

To make the filling, beat 4 oz. of cream cheese and 2 Tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese together in a medium bowl. Spoon the cheese mixture into the jalapeño halves, dividing it evenly between the 12 peppers. Place the stuffed peppers onto a lightly sprayed piece of aluminum foil placed on a baking sheet, leaving space between each popper.

Cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese are beaten together to make the filling.Jalapeño halves are stuffed with the cream cheese/cheddar filling.

Final Steps And Baking

Cut each of the 6 slices of bacon in half, width-wise (across the short side). You will be left with 12 half slices of bacon. Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each stuffed pepper. I find it helpful to insert a toothpick or two through the bacon, as needed, to hold it secure on the pepper.

Mix ¼ cup of packed brown sugar and 1 Tablespoon of chili seasoning mix on a small plate. Roll the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers around a bit in the spice mix until lightly coated on all sides. Place the seasoned poppers back onto the baking sheet.

Bake the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, OR until the bacon is firm and fully cooked through. NOTE: Thick cut bacon slices may require a couple more minutes baking time, due to their thickness. Remove from oven, once done. Before serving, REMEMBER TO REMOVE ALL TOOTHPICKS!

Half a slice of bacon is wrapped around each of the stuffed jalapeños.Bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are coated in a brown sugar-chili mix seasoning before baking.The poppers resting after being removed from the oven after baking.

Time To Enjoy Some Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers!

Serve the bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers hot from the oven! The cheese filling will be gooey and melted and the born sugar-chili mix coated bacon will add to the amazing taste of these jalapeño poppers! YUM! They are such a delicious appetizer, and we love them!

Please note that these poppers are always best if eaten immediately following baking on the same day they’re first made. This type of finger food looks great on a platter, and you’ll see just how quickly they are gobbled up at a party or family get together! They are not too spicy, since the seeds were removed, so just about anyone will enjoy them!

A close up photo of a couple of the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers on serving plate.A white platter holding a dozen bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers, ready to be eaten.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by this blog today. I hope you have the opportunity to make these scrumptious appetizers. Have a great day, take care, and please come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes.

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Make a dozen Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers for your next party! They're yummy, filled with 2 cheeses and coated in brown sugar-chili spice!

Category: Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine: Southwestern
Keyword: bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers
Servings: 12 poppers
Calories Per Serving: 95 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 6 medium jalapeño peppers approx. 4 inches long
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 Tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
  • 6 bacon strips cut in half widthwise
  • ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon chili seasoning mix
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay a sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet, and lightly spray with non-stick baking spray.

  2. Cut off the stem end, then slice each jalapeño in half, lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds (use a small spoon), then discard them (the seeds). Wash hands well, then move forward with stuffing the peppers. NOTE: If you've never worked with hot peppers before, remember to wear gloves OR not touch your eyes after handling peppers/seeds. Just a word of caution, because the seeds contain the heat!

  3. Beat cream cheese and grated cheddar together in medium bowl. Spoon cheese into jalapeño halves, dividing evenly between the 12 peppers. Place stuffed peppers on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.

  4. Cut each slice of bacon in half, width-wise. You should have 12 half slices of bacon. Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each stuffed pepper. NOTE: Insert a toothpick through bacon, as needed, to hold it secure on the pepper.

  5. Mix brown sugar and chili seasoning mix on a small plate until combined. Roll poppers around in spice mix until lightly coated on all sides. Place seasoned poppers back on baking sheet.

  6. Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, OR until bacon is firm and fully cooked through. NOTE: Thick cut bacon slices may require a couple more minutes baking time, due to their thickness. Remove from oven and place onto serving plate. Before serving, REMEMBER TO REMOVE ALL TOOTHPICKS! Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Amount Per Serving (1 popper)
Calories 95 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 123mg5%
Potassium 84mg2%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 440IU9%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Guinness Baked Cheese Dip

Guinness Baked Cheese Dip is a terrific appetizer, with 3 cheeses, caramelized onions, and Guinness beer! Served hot, you’re gonna love it!
Guinness Baked Cheese Dip is a terrific appetizer, with 3 cheeses, caramelized onions, and Guinness beer! Served hot, you're gonna love it!

My husband and I love to order hot appetizer dips (if available) at restaurants when we go out. Typically we order hot artichoke dip and stuff ourselves silly with the gooey cheesy dip. A while back I saw a recipe for a Baked Cheese Dip online which had caramelized onions and Guinness beer in it. Normally, I don’t even like the smell of beer, but this recipe sounded so delicious, so I knew we absolutely HAD to try it!

One of the cheeses used for this dip is called Dubliner cheese, which I’d never heard of before, but my husband found it easily at our Fred Meyer grocery store (Kroger). Dubliner cheese is a hard, light yellow-colored cheese that is slightly salty, nutty, and reminiscent of a flavorful Parmesan to the bite.

I made a couple slight changes to the original recipe, by adding shredded Parmesan cheese to the Dubliner and cream cheese already in the recipe. I also baked it in two 4″ cast iron skillets. That way my husband and I could have one, and I could give the other to our son (and his girlfriend), so they could enjoy it, too! Guinness Baked Cheese Dip is really quite delicious, and here’s how to make it:

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Let’s Caramelize Those Onions!

Caramelizing onions takes time, but results in sweet, well-browned, amazing tasting onions, which bring great flavor the dip! To do this, melt butter on medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add thinly sliced onions and a nice big pinch of salt, and then toss, to coat the onions with the butter. It looks like LOTS of onions, but once caramelized, they’ll be greatly reduced in size.

Cook the onions slowly, giving them a toss often as they brown. Continue to cook, turning often until they are soft in texture and wonderfully browned. This will take about 20-25 minutes on medium-low heat. Just be patient, and let those onions caramelize – you’ll be glad you did! Remove the caramelized onions from the heat and let them cool completely.

Thinly sliced onions are cooked in melted butter in skillet.Caramelized onions are nicely browned in butter before adding to dip mixture.

Prepare The Dip Mixture

While the onions cool, prepare the dip mixture AND preheat your oven to 400°F. Place cream cheese, mayonnaise, PART of the Dubliner cheese, and PART of the Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl. Stir well, to fully combine ingredients. The remaining cheeses you set aside will be used to top the dip before baking.

Once the onions are cooled to room temperature, stir them into the dip. The onions need to be cooled so they don’t melt the cheeses! Add the Guinness beer and stir well, to fully incorporate it into the dip. This dip recipe uses ¼ cup of beer, and the alcohol in it will cook away in the oven, leaving only the flavor.

Three cheeses and mayonnaise are combined in a bowl.Caramelized onions are stirred into the dip mixture in the bowl.Guinness beer is added to the cheeses and onion dip mixture in bowl.

Final Step Before Baking

Spread the dip mixture into an 8″ cast iron (or oven-safe) skillet OR two 4″ cast iron skillets. You can also use an oven-safe baking dish, if desired, to make this baked dip. NOTE: For these photos I used two 4″ cast iron skillets to make two separate appetizer dishes! 

Once the dip is evenly spread in the skillet, sprinkle the top with the reserved shredded Dubliner and Parmesan cheeses. Now the Guinness Baked Cheese Dip is ready for the oven!

Dip is spread in a cast iron skillet and topped with shredded cheeses.Two 4" cast iron skillets filled with cheese dip before baking.

Place a sheet of aluminum foil under the skillet in the oven (to catch any spills). Cook the Guinness Baked Cheese Dip at 400° F. If using an 8″ skillet, you will need to bake the dip for 25-28 minutes. The two 4″ skillets will only need to bake for about 13-15 minutes.

When done, the Guinness Baked Cheese Dip will be browned on top and the cheese will be bubbly. Transfer the hot skillets to a wire rack, and let the dip cool for 10-12 minutes before serving! The baked cheese is VERY hot, and you don’t want anyone to burn themselves on “molten lava” hot cheese!

Hot Guinness Baked Cheese Dip cools on wire rack after baking.

Serving The Guinness Baked Cheese Dip

After the cheese dip has cooled sufficiently, it is ready to serve. Serve the Guinness Baked Cheese Dip with crisp, sturdy crackers, toasted baguette slices, or pita chips. Crackers, baguette slices, etc. should be sturdy enough to hold the weight of the cheese dip as it is scooped up!

The cheesy onion dip tastes wonderful with it’s complex flavors, and I’m confident you and your family or friends will enjoy it!

A skillet of Guinness Baked Cheese Dip is served with crackers as an appetizer.Scooping up the hot, baked cheese dip with one of the crackers.

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Recipe adapted from Laurie McNamara at: simplyscratch.com/guinness-dubliner-dip

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Guinness Baked Cheese Dip
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting Time (cooling)
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Guinness Baked Cheese Dip is a terrific appetizer, with 3 cheeses, caramelized onions, and Guinness beer! Served hot, you're gonna love it!

Category: Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Guinness baked cheese dip
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 205 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 5 ounces Dubliner cheese DIVIDED USE, shredded
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese DIVIDED USE, shredded
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Guinness beer
Crackers, toasted baguette slices, etc. for serving
    Instructions
    1. Melt butter on medium-low heat in a 8" cast iron skillet (or two 4"), OR an oven safe skillet. Add onions and salt; toss to coat onions with butter. Cook onions slowly on medium-low, stirring often until soft in texture and fully browned (20-25 minutes). Remove skillet from heat; let onions cool completely.

    2. While onions cool, preheat oven to 400°F. AND prepare dip. Place cream cheese, mayonnaise, HALF the Dubliner cheese and HALF the Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl. Stir well, to combine. Once onions are cooled to room temp, stir them into the dip. Add Guinness beer and stir well, to combine.

    3. Evenly spread dip mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, 8" cast iron (or oven-safe) skillet OR two 4" skillets. Sprinkle top with reserved Dubliner/Parmesan cheeses.

    4. Bake at 400° F. NOTE: If using 8" skillet, bake for 25-28 minutes. Bake two 4" skillets for approx. 13-15 minutes. When done, the dip should be browned on top and cheese will be bubbly. Transfer hot skillet(s) to a wire rack; let dip cool 10-12 minutes before serving with crackers, pita chips or toasted baguette slices!

    Nutrition Facts
    Guinness Baked Cheese Dip
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/8 of total))
    Calories 205 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 44mg15%
    Sodium 433mg19%
    Potassium 107mg3%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 310IU6%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 144mg14%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce

    Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce is a unique twist on good ol’ coleslaw! This cold, crunchy side salad is easy to make, and it tastes GREAT!
    Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce is a unique twist on good ol' coleslaw! This cold, crunchy side salad is easy to make, and it tastes GREAT!

    Do you enjoy coleslaw? We do, and love it… especially in the heat of summer! Coleslaw is easy to prepare, and it’s a wonderful side dish to prepare for a variety of meals or gatherings. This recipe is unique in that the coleslaw is covered in a delicious, flavor-packed Thai peanut dressing! The peanut sauce is the star of this salad and it makes the coleslaw taste absolutely delicious!

    It’s easy to make because the peanut dressing only takes a couple minutes to mix together, and the remaining prep is simply cutting veggies for the coleslaw. If you REALLY want to make this dish quickly, you can always purchase pre-made coleslaw bags at the grocery store. That way you will only have to do a small amount of chopping! Do whatever works best for you and your schedule.

    Once done, this side dish will make approximately six, one cup servings. The peanut sauce is added right before serving, so if you want to save half of the coleslaw for another meal, simply leave half the sauce off half the salad until you’re ready to serve it again. Keep any leftover salad and peanut sauce covered and refrigerated separately.

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    Make The Peanut Sauce

    Place all the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a medium bowl. The ingredients are peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Whisk or stir these ingredients together until they are fully combined.

    Please Note: If you’re using regular creamy peanut butter, the sauce will be just a bit thicker than if you’re using all natural peanut butter. When done, set the peanut sauce aside.

    Ingredients for the peanut sauce are measured into a small bowl.Peanut sauce for the coleslaw is mixed together until fully combined.

    Prepping The Coleslaw

    Remove seeds from, then slice the red bell pepper into very thin matchstick shapes. Slice the carrots in the same way, but then give them a rough chop. You will also need to shred the cabbage, slice the green onions and chop the cilantro for the coleslaw. You can use a combination of green and red cabbage or just green cabbage (that’s how I make it).

    If using bagged coleslaw mix, remember to add the bell pepper, cilantro and green onions to the pre-mixed six cups of coleslaw.

    Red bell pepper is sliced into thin matchstick shapes for the coleslaw.Carrots are cut into matchsticks, then rough chopped for the coleslaw.

    Mix The Coleslaw Salad Together

    Place all of the salad ingredients into a medium sized serving bowl, and then toss, to combine all ingredients. This is the coleslaw part of the dish. Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw until you are ready to serve, because you want it to be very cold.

    DO NOT add the peanut sauce until just before serving! Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce is best when tossed with the sauce right before serving, because it helps keeps the cabbage crisp!

    Shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, green onions, red pepper, and cilantro in salad bowl.The Thai coleslaw ingredients are tossed together until combined.

    Serving The Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce

    When ready to serve, toss the coleslaw with the peanut sauce to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the Thai coleslaw in peanut sauce, and serve! The chopped peanuts on top really add nice flavor and extra crunch to the salad.

    Thai coleslaw in peanut sauce is garnished with chopped peanuts, and served in a white dish.A close up picture of the Thai coleslaw in peanut sauce, ready to eat.

    I hope you enjoy this delicious side dish, as much as I do! Thank you for stopping by, and please come back again soon for more recipes! Take care, and have a great day.

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    Original recipe source: Jaclyn, at https://www.cookingclassy.com/thai-slaw-peanut-dressing/

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    Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    0 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     

    Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce is a unique twist on good ol' coleslaw! This cold, crunchy side salad is easy to make, and it tastes GREAT!

    Category: Salads, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Thai
    Keyword: Peanut Sauce, Thai coleslaw
    Servings: 6 (approx. 1 C. per serving)
    Calories Per Serving: 182 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Slaw:
    • 6 cups shredded cabbage (green or red/green combo) bagged or hand-shredded
    • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into thin matchsticks
    • 1 cup carrots (measure after cutting) cut in thin matchsticks, then chopped
    • ½ cup sliced green onions
    • cup cilantro (measure after chopping) chopped
    For Peanut Dressing:
    • cup natural creamy peanut butter can substitute regular creamy PB
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 Tablespoons honey
    • Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
    • Tablespoons rice vinegar
    • Tablespoons packed brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons minced ginger peeled, finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon sriracha
    • teaspoons sesame oil
    • 1 large clove garlic peeled, finely minced
    Garnish For Coleslaw:
    • 15 peanuts (approx. 4 teaspoons) rough chopped (regular or dry-roasted)
    Instructions
    1. Place peanut sauce ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk or stir until fully combined. Note: If using regular creamy peanut butter, sauce will be thicker than if using all natural peanut butter. When done, set sauce aside.

    2. Remove seeds from, then slice red bell pepper into very thin matchstick shapes. Slice carrots the same way, but then give them a rough chop. Shred cabbage, slice green onions and chop cilantro. NOTE: If using bagged coleslaw mix, add bell pepper, cilantro and green onions to pre-mixed 6 cups of coleslaw.

    3. Place salad ingredients into medium serving bowl, and toss, to combine. Cover and refrigerate coleslaw until ready to serve, because you want it very cold. NOTE: DO NOT add peanut sauce until right before serving (helps keep cabbage crisp)!

    4. When ready to serve, toss coleslaw with peanut sauce to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top, and serve! Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Thai Coleslaw In Peanut Sauce
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/6 of total))
    Calories 182 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Sodium 265mg12%
    Potassium 387mg11%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 4400IU88%
    Vitamin C 56mg68%
    Calcium 58mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread

    Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread is easy to make, features three cheeses, and is a delicious snack or appetizer, served with your favorite crackers!
    Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread is easy to make, features three cheeses, and is a delicious snack or appetizer, served with your favorite crackers!

    Looking for a delicious party appetizer or delicious cheese spread to keep in the refrigerator for a late night snack? How about this absolutely yummy and super EASY cheddar jack cheese spread?

    This creamy spread (approximately 2 cups) can be made in under 10 minutes using a food processor or high-powered blender.

    The spread is made with cheddar cheese, jack cheese, cream cheese, cooking sherry, Dijon, etc., and tastes great on crackers or pita chips.

    Cheddar jack cheese spread also makes a great food gift for friends or family, when wrapped decoratively in a ramekin, gift container or crock! Let me show you how easy it is to make:

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    How To Make Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread

    Place cheddar and jack cheese cubes, cream cheese, butter, green onion, sherry, Worcestershire, Dijon, tabasco, and salt into a food processor. Process these ingredients until the mixture becomes fairly smooth.

    NOTE: For the cream cheese, you can use 3 oz. of cubes cut from a block of cream cheese OR  3 oz. of spreadable cream cheese.

    Ingredients for the cheddar jack cheese spread are placed into a food processor.A food processor is used to process the cheese spread until smooth.

    Last Step Before It’s Done!

    Once the cheddar jack cheese spread is fairly smooth, add finely chopped chives to the food processor. Pulse just until the chives are incorporated into the mixture.

    Remove the cheese spread from the processor. Spoon it out of the processor and and place it into a ramekin, gift container or crock.

    Cover the cheddar jack cheese spread and refrigerate it for about an hour. This is to give the flavors a chance to “mingle”, which makes the cheese spread taste even better.

    Finely chopped chives are added to the processed cheese spread.Cheddar jack cheese spread is pulsed until chives are incorporated into mixture.

    Serving The Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread

    To serve, remove the cheddar jack cheese spread from the refrigerator. Let it slightly “soften” at room temperature (uncovered) for about 15 minutes, because this makes it easier for spreading and provides the best flavor.

    Serve with an assortment of your favorite crackers or pita chips, and enjoy! You can store any leftovers (covered) in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Remember to let it come to room temperature before serving!

    See how easy it is to make this yummy snack? I really think you’re going to enjoy eating it and serving it to family and friends.

    A ramekin, filled with cheddar jack cheese spread, is served with assorted crackers.A ramekin full of the cheese spread ready to enjoy on crackers.Spread on a cracker, the cheddar jack cheese spread is ready to eat.

    I hope you will have the chance to make this tasty cheddar jack cheese spread for those you love. It’s really GOOD, and I hope you enjoy it like we do.

    Thank you for stopping by this blog, and trust you will come back again for more family-friendly recipes. Have a GREAT day, and may God bless you as you journey through it.

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    Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
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    Total Time
    10 mins
     

    Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread is easy to make, features three cheeses, and is a delicious snack or appetizer, served with your favorite crackers!

    Category: Appetizer/Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheddar jack cheese spread
    Servings: 8 (serving = 1/4 cup)
    Calories Per Serving: 136 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 3 ounces cheddar cheese cut in 1" cubes
    • 3 ounces jack cheese cut in 1" cubes
    • 3 ounces cream cheese cut in 1" cubes (can sub. "spreadable")
    • 6 green onions (white part ONLY) chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons butter softened
    • 2 Tablespoons cooking sherry
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 dashes Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce
    • 2 Tablespoon chives finely chopped
    Instructions
    1. Place all ingredients (EXCEPT for chopped chives) into a food processor. Process until mixture becomes fairly smooth.

    2. Add chives. Pulse only until chives are incorporated. Remove cheese spread from processor. Spoon it into ramekin, gift container or crock.

    3. Cover and refrigerate for an hour. This gives flavors a chance to "mingle", which helps cheese spread taste even better.

    4. Let cheese spread come to room temperature (approx. 15 minutes) before serving with favorite crackers. Store leftovers (covered) in refrigerator up to 4-5 days.

    Nutrition Facts
    Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 cup))
    Calories 136 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 34mg11%
    Sodium 287mg12%
    Potassium 83mg2%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 458IU9%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 181mg18%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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