French Quarter Dip

This delicious dip is interesting with a nice contrast of flavors and textures. It is both sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy. A party-perfect dip. We enjoyed it tonight as a part of our New Year's Eve get-together.

This is very easy to prepare. Toasting the pecans is not a must if you're in a hurry.

Give it a try.

YOU WILL NEED:

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Assorted crackers


Directions 
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion and garlic. Transfer to a serving dish. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans.  Cool slightly. Spoon over cheese mixture. Serve with crackers. 

Makes about 8-10 servings.

Enjoy~Everything in Moderation

Bacon Cheese Dip

Easy and very tasty party dip that can also be used as a sandwich spread. Simple to throw together, just allow about an hour in fridge before serving. Just right for a simple weekend recipe, but good enough to share at your holiday get-togethers.

YOU WILL NEED:

1/2 lb. bacon, chopped (or use Bacon Bits)
1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream (I actually prefer the plain yogurt in this one)
1/4 cup  mayonnaise (NOT salad dressing)
1 tbsp finely chopped green onion
1 tbsp  finely chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

*Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers or potato chips or tortilla chips

Instructions:

Cook bacon in large frypan until crisp. Drain well reserving l tsp dripping; set bacon aside. Chop bacon.

Combine reserved bacon drippings, yogurt , mayonnaise, onion, parsley, salt and crisp bacon in small bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Garnish with more chopped bacon.


Serve as dip for vegetables, crackers or chips
Also can be used on a BLT  or other lunchmeat sandwich instead of mayo. (Omit bacon)

Enjoy!