Appetizer/Dip Help

[elvislvr7]

I need an app for 10-12 people to share poolside. I don't want to spend my vacation cooking. I'm doing cowboy caviar and would like another easy peasy idea. Thanks!

[Atty2de]

Skewered Basil, cherry tomatoes and small mozzarella balls

and gazpacho, ice cold

 Gazpacho

1 large Tomato Juice
1½ large Green Peppers
½ large Green pepper-chopped
3/4 large Seedless Cucumber
1/4 large Seedless cucumber-chopped
3/4 large Onion- cut into quarters
1/4 large Onion- chopped
1 TBLS Minced Garlic
½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
½ Tsp Tabasco

In food processor puree 1½ green pepper with garlic. As this purees, add enough tomato juice to liquefy. Pour into large bowl.

In food processor puree 3/4 onion with vinegar. As this purees, add enough tomato juice to liquefy. Pour into large bowl.

In food processor puree 3/4 cucumber with tabasco. As this purees, add enough tomato juice to liquefy. Pour into large bowl.

Add remaining tomato juice to bowl and mix thoroughly. Add more vinegar or Tabasco to taste.

Garnish with the chopped onion, green pepper and cucumber. Serve very chilled.

[unsalted]

BLT Dip
"It's ok to use light mayo and light sour cream."

INGREDIENTS
2 cups sour cream
2 cups mayonnaise
2 lbs sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
Chopped lettuce
assorted crackers or chips
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise. Spread on a large round plate. Top with chopped lettuce, bacon and tomatoes. I half this recipe and it still fills a dinner plate.
Refrigerate until serving.
Serve with Tortilla chips or Fritos.

this is probably too late for this vacation but it's easy and a favorite.

[Cyn]

I loaf cocktail rye bread, or brioche crackers
Vegetable or lox cream cheese spread from the dairy section
Persian cucumbers, sliced

That's the easy-peasy route. Or, here's my smoked trout spread which goes on the bread/crackers w the cuke slices as well.

I package smoked trout, checked for pin bones, removed from skin and shredded with 2 forks.
2 pkg cream cheese, or Neufchatel 1/3 less fat cheese, softened to room temp
Prepared horseradish, 4-6 heaping tablespoons, more if needed to taste
Hot sauce, to taste
Lemon zest, 2 tbsp, more if needed to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste

Clean smoked trout for bones, shred into large mixing bowl. Combine remaining ingredients, starting at low end of measurements. I like mine very tangy, so I use lots of horseradish and not too much hot sauce.
Chill before serving. Serve in a bowl that's nestled in a bowl of ice.

[glowmop]

Guacamole?

[unsalted]

Here's another favorite. In our group we call this crack. It's not as easy as the BLT dip but it's not too labor intensive. I also serve this with tortilla chips. I can't imagine serving this as a main course! 

Disappearing Chicken
By CoffeeB Photo
Photo by breezermom

Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 40 minsServings: 6
ABOUT THIS RECIPE
"This is actually served as an hors d'oeuvre but you can make it into a meal by itself served w/tortilla chips. The richness comes from the mayo and sour cream combination and is actually quite filling. ETA. After reading Diner's review...feel free to omit the chicken and add 1 lb. or more of cooked ground beef."

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise ( can use light but not FF)
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
3 whole chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
DIRECTIONS
Cook chicken breasts until tender.
Cool.
Shred and add all ingredients together.
Place in a 9x13 and bake for 30-35 minute at 350 degrees.

[lukeandbelle]

We had this as a side with chicken tacos tonight but it is an awesome with tortilla chips.


MEXICAN CORN DIP by Damn Delicious
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES
The traditional Mexican street corn is turned into the best dip ever. It’s so good, you won’t even need the chips. Just grab a spoon!

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove garlic, pressed
Juice of 1 lime
DIRECTIONS:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add corn kernels and jalapeño, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in mayonnaise, cotija, cilantro, chili powder, garlic and lime juice.
Serve immediately.

[chocolatemoose]

I could just eat that as a side dish

[Admin]

Layered Mexican Dip

I made this for our New Year’s Eve celebration. It was a big hit! The leftovers are also really, really good. I will definitely make this again!

1 can re-fried beans
1 container reduced fat sour cream
1 lb. ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 pouch shredded taco cheese
1 container salsa
Sliced black olives (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)

Brown beef and add taco seasoning. Alternate the ingredients in an oven proof casserole, preferably clear glass and sprayed with PAM, one ingredient at a time. The last layer should be cheese.

Note: I used an 8 ½ x 11 casserole dish.

My layers were re-fried beans, sour cream, cooked ground beef, salsa, black olives, sliced green onions and finally the cheese.

Cover loosely and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 more, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Serve with white corn chips or on shredded lettuce.

posted by Floridaflo before she deleted herself