Jalapeno Popper Spread

I love to feed hummingbirds...we have at least 5 that float around our yard. This little guy was not afraid of the big green monster lurking...

{participating in Outdoor Wednesday hosted by A Southern Daydreamer !}

This Jalapeno Popper Spread was a hit. If you like it hot, this is for you... oh, and yes...it tasted exactly like a jalapeno popper !! Participating in Foodie Friday hosted by the wonderful Designs by Gollum !



JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD {adapted from allrecipes.com }

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small can jalapeno peppers, chopped

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)


1. Using hand mixer, stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in jalapeno peppers. Pour in bake safe dish ( I used a pie plate ). Spread 1 c. parm cheese on top and then sprinkle with panko all over.

2. Bake at 375 for 20 min.



I served mine with pita chips... {tortilla chips are great of course too !}

Seven Layer Taco Dip

This. is. AMAZING!
I like to serve it with "Tostitos Scoops" .
When I want more of a 'meal', I warm flour tortillas, and fill it with this.
YUM !
Everyone LOVES this !
I love that you can make this ahead...
and it's awesome the next day too !

Seven Layer Taco Dip { adapted from allrecipes }

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 large tomato, chopped
**sliced jalapeno peppers in jar (as many as you like * my own addition )
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1.In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
2.Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
3.Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapenos, and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

Oh, and it's Foodie Friday over at Designs by Gollum

My famous Crab Dip

What is your signature dish...'THE' dish that made you famous at some party and everyone requested the recipe ? I'd love for you to leave a comment, the name of your recipe and if there is a link, include that ! Those are my all time favorite recipes !!
I'm making my famous CRAB DIP recipe for a cocktail party tonight. I bring this dip to every event I go to !! I don't care if people call me the crab lady !

Tonight I'm using fresh Blue Crab meat !! It will be amazing !

Crab Dip

2 - 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened & whipped

1/2 C. Mayo

2 - 7oz. cans crab meat, drained and shredded

1 T. powdered sugar

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 T. dry onion flakes

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

white pepper to taste

Parm cheese

1. Beat cream cheese

2. Add Mayo

3. Add crab, powdered sugar, dry mustard, onion flakes, salt, garlic powder, white pepper.

4. Stir in crab.

5. Pour in 6 x 10 dish, top with freshly grated parm. cheese.

Bake til bubbly - usually 350 for 20 min.

I serve Carr's Cracked Pepper crackers with this dip !