Jalapeno Popper Dip

For the holidays I had the fam-fam over.  I like to make something for people to munch on before dinner since they are usually asking me when dinner will be ready, snacks keep their mouth full :)  I served this with tortilla chips.

Jalapeno Popper Dip

1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 C mayonnaise
1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 C Parmesan cheese
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/2 C Parmesan cheese
1/4 C panko bread crumbs

1. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and jalapenos.
2. Spread into greased baking dish. (I used a bowl 6" in diameter.)
3. Sprinkle panko bread crumbs and Parmesan over the top.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes.
5. Turn broiler on low and broil for 2 to 3 minutes so the top can brown.  (Watch it!)

A trick to finding a spicy or mild jalapeno is to look at the skin.  If the skin has cracks or scars on it then it will be spicier than a smooth skinned one.  Many times a smooth skinned jalapeno will have very little or no spice after the seeds are removed.

Live, Laugh, Love & Enjoy!

Christmas Dinner

It has been a while since my last post and for that I apologize, again.  Below are some pics of the yummy food we had Christmas Eve dinner.

Jalapeno Popper Dip 

Stuffed Mushrooms

Glazed Ham 

Mashed Potatoes, I prepare them a little ahead and put them in a crock pot to make things a little easier.

Mac N Cheese

Pecan Shortbread cookies, inspired by a recipe given to me by my wonderful cousin Sarah!

What isn't shown above but included in the dinner:

Roasted Glazed Butternut Squash

Fried Chicken

Gravy 

Hawaiian Rolls

Strawberry Cheesecake

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I will post up recipes for a few of these dishes in the next few days.