Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip

This recipe comes from Kraft Foods. Everyone needs a really good dip recipe. Kraft suggests serving the dip with cut-up fresh vegetables or Tortilla chips. Of course, I'll always go for the chips. I know it's not the most nutritional but they are my weakness.

Kraft also suggests that when you serve this dip at a party, pour the prepared dip into a small slow cooker and set the temperature on low. This keeps the dip warm for several hours. Just be sure to stir it every now and then to avoid hot spots.

Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip

1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 lb. (16 oz) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz pkg) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 can (10 oz) RO*TEL diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
8 slices OSCAR MAYER bacon, cooked, crumbled

Microwave ingredients in microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 5 minutes or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 minutes.

And it's only 70 calories per 2 tablespoons (not counting the chips!).

Layered Mexican Dip

I've found that some of the best recipes are given out by the people selling food products. Hidden Valley is no exception.

Hidden Valley Layered Mexican Dip

1 packet Original Ranch Dip Mix
1 pint sour cream
1 can (16 oz) refried beans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can (2 1/4 oz) diced ripe olives, drained
chopped tomatoes
green onions

Spread refried beans in a serving dish. Mix dip mix with sour cream and place on top of refried beans.  Spread cheese on top. Spread olives on top of the cheese. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and green onions.

Pepperoni Pizza Spread

This recipe came from a magazine some time in the past. I just have the clipped out version. Do you have any of those lying around? Yeah. Most of us do. I thought I'd go ahead and post this so I won't lose it -- and you get to try it too!

Pepperoni Pizza Spread

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise (don't use reduced fat mayo as a substitute)
1 cup chopped pepperoni
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (6 oz.) ripe olives, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped stuffed olives
Crackers, breadsticks and/or French bread

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Spread evenly in a 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with crackers, breadsticks and/or French bread.

Makes six cups.