Holly Dip

Holly Dip just might be my favorite party food. Ever! Holly Dip is really Jalapeno Dip, my dear Holly is just always the one to make it for me, extra spicy. A creamy mix of cheese, green chiles and jalapenos.

Holly is graciously allowing me to share her dip so we can all enjoy the goodness. I added a little of my favorite cheese, gruyere, for an extra melty twist. Whip up a batch for your Super Bowl party and everyone will love it!

Holly Dip: 
16 oz low- or non-fat cream cheese
8 oz low- or non-fat sour cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 cup grated gruyere cheese
2-3 jalapenos, diced
2 8 oz cans green chiles

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and salt. Fold in half of the parmesan, gruyere, jalapenos and green chiles.

Spread the dip into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Top with remaining parmesan. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and finish baking, about another 10 minutes to brown. 

Serve with a sliced baguette or Stacy's pita chips. Enjoy a fast and oh so delicious Super Bowl snack!

Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwiches

As much as I love grilled cheese, I went looking for a little different take this week. Cheese is always good and I am crazy about cream cheese. These are savory, creamy sandwiches perfect with soup with this cooler weather.

Grilled Cream Cheese
Makes 6 Sandwiches

1 8 oz package cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper
2 handfuls fresh spinach
12 slices lunchmeat of your choice
12 pieces of whole wheat bread

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach and spices until smooth.

Lightly butter one side of a piece of bread and place in a hot skillet. Spread 1/6th of the cheese spread on the bread.

Top with two slices of lunch meat and another slice of bread. Toast the sandwich on both sides and repeat with the remaining ingredients. 

Enjoy your Grilled Cream Cheese with a toasty warm bowl of tomato soup.