Did you know that some of the very first recorded dip recipes date back to the 13th century!? These were hummus-based and genius. Had someone not thought to smoosh up chickpeas, where would we be today?? The french onion flavor was discovered and made popular around the 17th century but I’m still trying to figure out when the deliciousness of bacon horseradish dip emerged. Wooahhhh buddy, I’d like to give a huge high-five to the creator of that one!!

If you are in the mood for a good laugh or maybe table conversation as you are enjoying your favorite chips and dip, check out Dip Etiquette. If you are unsure how to handle double dippers, dipping at the same time as someone else, broken chips in the dip bowl, and/or need clarification on dip hierarchy, you have to check that site out. It’s humorous information that everyone needs to store in the back of their mind for social gatherings that include DIP!

Now, if you are searching for the perfect dip to indulge in for National Chip & Dip Day, I’ve got something to share with you. Introducing my family’s all-time favorite Spicy Cheeseburger Dip! Also known as Cheesy Sausage Dip or most commonly called that Yummy Stuff.

This is a super simple recipe that can be thrown together in a crockpot for low maintenance or to bring to a gathering, or it can be melted on the stove top for a quick nacho night.

Ingredients(small batch):

• 8 oz. Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Block
• 1 Mild Sausage Roll
• 1 Can of Rotel
• Tortilla Chips

Ingredients(large batch):

• 32 oz. Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Block
• 2 Mild Sausage Roll
• 3-4 Cans of Rotel
• Tortilla Chips

Directions :

• Brown the sausage and drain the fat.
• Dice your pasteurized prepared cheese product  into cubes.
• Mix it with the sausage.
• Add your Rotel.
• Let it all melt together, stirring occasionally.
• Serve & Enjoy!

Notes:

• My family prefers the mild sausage, but you can always crank up the heat with this part.
• If using a crockpot, brown your sausage then add all other ingredients and cook over low until melted.
• I’ve also added onion, bacon, and sour cream to this dip before (just prior to serving.)

So, make sure to make this dip for your next gathering, and don’t forget to read up on your dipping etiquette. This chips and dip thing is very serious business.

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Ingredients:

• Cream Cheese
• Frozen Phyllo Dough Shells OR Puff Pastry Shells
• Cranberry Sauce

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Lay out your phyllo shells on parchment paper on your baking sheet.
• Spoon in about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese and then top with 1 1/2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce.
• Bake for 15 minutes until your filling is hot.

Notes:

• That’s it, folks. So simple and look how pretty they are! Perfect for celebrating the holidays with your family and friends.
• These are great fresh out of the oven, but also equally delicious at room temperature.
• If you’d like them on the sweeter side or more of a dessert bite, you can add your favorite jam instead of cranberry sauce! YUM!

I used whipped cream cheese, because it spreads easily. If you use regular, make sure to let it soften a bit before using!

You can use store bought OR homemade. I’ll include my quick and easy recipe below. It’s SO GOOD! You’ll wonder why you’ve never tried homemade before.

They’re perfect for customizing as well! They would be amazing with Brie or White Cheddar Cheese in place of the cream cheese.

BONUS RECIPE: My Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce is EASY! This is my go-to recipe every holiday season.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag fresh cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, optional but delicious!

• Let your ingredients come to a boil on the stove in a medium sauce pan.
• Simmer until most of the cranberries have burst.
• It naturally thickens on it’s own.
• Keep it chunky or give it a good whisking to smooth it out, depending on your preference.
• Stores in the fridge.

These appetizers are really simple and delicious. They’re crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tart all in one bite! I love them! I hope you try them out this holiday season!

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Ingredients:

• Mild Cheddar Cheese
• Pepper Jack Cheese
• Pepperoni
• Green Seedless Grapes
• 1 Pear
• 2 Carrots
• Crackers

Directions:

• Halve the pear and place it in the lower center of your board.
• Cut 2 baby carrots into feet and add to the pear “body”.
• Cube the pepper jack cheese and place them around your pear “body”.
• Clean the grapes and place them around the pepper jack cheese.
• Add the individual slices of pepperoni around the grapes.
• Cut the mild cheddar into thin squares and layer around the pepperoni.
• Serve your “turkey” & enjoy!

Tips:

• This takes about 30 minutes to create.
• Have a variety of crackers available nearby or on your board.
• My family prefers mild cheddar and pepper jack cheese, but feel free to use whatever other cheeses or finger foods for your guests.

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Ingredients:

• 3 Avocados
• 1/3 Cups Cilantro
• 1/3 Cups Red Onion
• 4 Tbsp Sun dried tomatoes in oil
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• Egg Roll Wraps
• Sweet Chili Sauce

Directions:

• Dice up Avocados
• Add all ingredients, but the Sweet Chili Sauce and Egg Roll Wrap, together into a bowl and mix together
• Add a large spoonful to an egg roll wrap, water the edges, and roll it up.
• Fry on each side until golden.
• Slice diagonally and serve with Sweet Chili Sauce

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To stick with my resolution, I started to look for ideas outside of the box. I love having wings while watching football, and chips with dip are always a given. So I thought, what if I could combine my love for chicken wings and dip but still stick to the healthier side? I came across this TRISCUIT Easy Buffalo Chicken Spread which hit all the marks I was looking for. I get the crunch of the chips in the form of Triscuit Crackers, and my cravings for wings in the form of Buffalo sauce and shredded chicken. And this recipe leaves room to trade out ingredients for more healthy options (check the tips section for all those delicious details).

TRISCUIT Easy Buffalo Chicken Spread

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Makes 3 cups spread or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each.

What You Need

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
• 1 container (5.3 oz.) plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
• 3 Tbsp. Buffalo wing sauce
• 1 cup shredded white meat from 1 rotisserie chicken
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped, divided
• 2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese
• TRISCUIT Crackers

Make It

• Beat Neufchatel, yogurt and wing sauce in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
• Add chicken, celery and 3 Tbsp. onions; mix well.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Top with blue cheese and remaining onions before serving with the crackers.Tips

Tips

Rotisserie Chicken

Using a rotisserie chicken makes this delicious spread super easy to prepare. After shredding the 1 cup white breast meat needed to prepare this recipe, refrigerate the remaining chicken up to 2 days before using as desired.

Serving Suggestion

For added flavor and crunch, serve this flavorful spread with carrot and celery sticks in addition to the crackers.

Note

This delicious chicken spread can be refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.

Nutrition Notes

By using better-for-you products, including Neufchatel cheese, nonfat Greek-style yogurt and white meat chicken, we’ve made this version of the classic spread a smart choice for your next gathering with family or friends.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 160 calories, 6g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, <1g total sugars includes 0g added sugars, 6g protein, 2%DV Vitamin A, 0%DV Vitamin C, 0%DV Vitamin D, 2%DV calcium, 8%DV iron, 4%DV potassium

This dip was so easy to make! My husband had no idea I substituted for all the healthier options. So be sure to head down to your local commissary before the Big Game and grab all the ingredients for TRISCUIT Easy Buffalo Chicken Spread.

RITZ Loaded Mashed Potato Topper

Ingredients:

• 24 RITZ Crackers
• 1/2 cup hot mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded Mexican Cheese blend
• 6 slices cooked center-cut bacon, each cut into 4 pieces
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 green onions sliced

Instructions:

1. HEAT oven to 350º Faranheit
2. PLACE crackers in a single layer on a foil-covered baking sheet.
3. TOP with potatoes, cheese, and bacon.
4. BAKE 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.
5. TOP with remaining ingredients

*This recipe only takes 20 minutes of prep time! So simple!

*It can be optional to add the green onion, if your family does not like them. My daughters are not fans of green onions, therefore we don’t use them. This recipe is just as amazing with or without them!!

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I was sooooo excited when I heard they came out with NEW Ritz Crisp and Thin flavors: Sweet Chili & Sour Cream and Smoked Chipotle. Each flavor is delicious, and if you’re feeling sweet one night and “spicy” the next, RITZ has got you covered.

And while you’re in-store check out  the great new look of….Toasted Chips and Pita Chips from Ritz..  Amazing chips, in  a new great looking package!

Seriously, you cannot go wrong with all of Ritz’s chips delicious flavors, they are all the bomb.com. Each one should must make their way into your grocery cart, the next time you go to the Commissary, trust me on this one, you will thank me! In fact, here’s a delicious recipe that will have you running to the store grab a few bags!

Smoky Chipotle-White Bean Hummus Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 can (15.5 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce with 1 tsp. sauce
• 2 tsp. fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• RITZ Crisp and Thins or Pita/Toasted Chips of choice

Instructions

Process all ingredients except crackers in food processor until smooth.

Spoon into bowl.

Serve with your favorite RITZ.

So, my friends, be sure to grab  these new RITZ flavors for your next gathering, or even just as a special snack for yourself (I personally hide them and keep them in my secret stash away from the kids). And be sure to check out all of the RITZ products here!

I have recently bribed my children into eating more vegetables. I try to mix it up a bit so that we have something new to try out each week. We have loved these recipes! They have decided that they like some more than others, but I will take what I can get. We can use our favorite products to add a kick to our dinner table! Why not give it a try in your house too!

Lay out a table that no one is expecting this year, and then make sure you tuck this deliciousness away for future uses.  There are some fantastic savings at your local commissary, so you are going to want to jump on these before they disappear! Don’t forget to grab your favorite chips and dips for your Big Game table! Check out http://origin-www.fritolay.com/snacks/recipes for even more recipes and treats for your Big Game get together! Stop by your commissary today for great deals and savings!

But don’t forget! CHINET knows that not only do we love to try new delicious recipes, but we also love a simple clean up! With CHINET products, we get a classy, elegant table with the added touch of an easy and quick clean up!

what you need:

1 cup fresh cranberries
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. orange zest
1 8 oz. wheel of brie cheese
Frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
1 egg, beaten for egg wash

what to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar and orange zest.

3. Heat for 5-7 minutes until combined and cranberries are softened and warmed through.

4. Roll out thawed puff pastry dough and cut into a 10″ circle; place wheel of brie into the center of the pastry dough.

5. Working in a circular fashion, begin to wrap and fold the pastry dough around the brie, leaving some room at the top for the cranberry mixture to show.

6. Brush the dough lightly with about a tablespoon of the beaten egg and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

7. Remove from oven and top with the cranberry mixture; bake for an additional 5 minutes until crust is golden brown.

8. Let the baked brie rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting, and serve with crackers or toasts.

SOOO Yummy and I high five you on a easy clean up with CHINET products!

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In my family, when we say dinner is at 6 that means it is encouraged that you show up around 4 to sit and socialize for a while beforehand. The kids all run around and play, the adults can catch up with each other, and delicious appetizers are passed around for everyone to enjoy. This fall I decided I wanted to try a new Cinnamon Apple Spread that was recommended to me by a friend and ohhhmygoodness, it was an immediate HIT! The children cleared half of the bowl before parents were even able to try it but, you know, adulting is tough. This is definitely going to be on my Thanksgiving menu now as well!! No doubt about it!

When I was given the recipe it was initially recommended that this spread be served with Honey Maid® Graham Crackers but while I was roaming our commissary picking up the ingredients, I discovered something that looked even better… LIMITED EDITION Nutmeg and Cinnamon Triscuits®! Yaaas! They are just as delish as they sound! Make sure you try this recipe with both!!

These are the ingredients that you’ll need:

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tbsp. apple juice
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup finely chopped apples
• 24 HONEY MAID® Honey Grahams OR Nutmeg & Cinnamon TRISCUITS®

Step 1) Beat cream cheese, apple juice and cinnamon in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in apples; cover.

Step 2) Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Step 3) Serve as a spread!

And you wanna hear something else totally awesome about this dish!?? It only takes 10 minutes to whip together!!! This is perfect for even the busiest person always on the go!

So let me know what you think – which is better? Honey Maid® or Triscuits®? Make sure you grab those Nutmeg & Cinnamon Triscuits® from your local commissary while you can – they are limited edition!! AND… only $1.99!!

But no worries, Honey Maid® Grahams (low-fat cinnamon and other varieties) are on sale, too, for only $2 for a 14.4 oz box! This savings ends November 15 so HURRY and stock up today!

I can’t wait to hear what you think! Leave me any comments below!

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