Rueben Dip for the Win

So.... there is this football thing today....

I am not even sure who is playing....

Cause I am a college football girl...

But, I do like food and funny commercials and Bruno Mars...

So maybe.... I will pay attention a little to this football thing...

Want to try out a super healthy, leafy green, fat free, and calorie free appetizer?

Well- this is not that page.  

I am sure that there are all kind of bloggers out there who do healthy, fat free and calorie free...

But, not me....

I don't want to eat like a rabbit.  I want to eat like a tiger.....

Or how I think a tiger might eat....

In honor of the VXIIIVHIII Super Bowl I made Rueben Dip.

Super Creamy and Delicious.

Even Snickers came to check it out.  

If you do not like sauerkraut- be warned... this is not the dip for you.

Happy- can't wait for the Budweiser Clydesdale- Commercial Viewing Day!

Marci

Rueben Dip

  

3-2oz packages of corned beef, chipped and chopped into chunks (I only had two packages- trust me- you want three packages).

1 small- 14 oz can of sauerkraut, drained

1 cup sour cream

8 oz package cream cheese, chunked

12 oz swiss cheese, chunked

Combine in crock pot and look on low for a couple of hours.
Serve with assorted crackers or cocktail bread.   Pumpernickel or rye would be great here.

I only had french bread.
Enjoy warm.  

Spicy Snack Crackers to Kick Off Beat Michigan Week!!

I have a quick and simple snack to start off the biggest week of the year...

Beat Michigan Week...

Or for those who don't live in Ohio or Michigan

or live under a rock..

or is my mother...

It is the week leading up to the big Ohio State Michigan Game.

Which we will win...

So, to kick off this week I made these spicy crackers.

Perfect to snack on while watching the big game. 

These crackers would also be an easy snack to serve on Thanksgiving 

before the Turkey makes its appearance.  

So who is going to be watching the game?

Invite me over and I just may bring these yummies to share!

Enjoy!!!

Go Bucks!!

O-H....

Marci

Spicy Snack Crackers:

1 box of Cheese-its
1 box of Mini club crackers
1 packet of ranch dressing mix- powder
1 packet of zesty Italian dressing mix- powder
3/4 to scant full cup of vegetable oil
2-3 teaspoons of red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients- mixing well with hands or spoon to ensure all sides of the crackers are well coated with oil and spices.  I added about 2.5 teaspoons of red pepper flakes to my mix, but if you do not like heat you may want to start with one teaspoon.  I started with 3/4 cup of oil but added a bit more to make sure all the crackers were coated well.

Spread the coated crackers in a rimmed baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the crackers halfway through.   

Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.  

Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs

Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs....

This past Easter I decided to get all fancy.....  Super Duper Fancy.   Cause you know that nothing is fancier than ham and hash brown casserole.  

What?  You don't eat ham and hash brown casserole on Easter?

So.. to make our meal fancy- I made some blue cheese deviled eggs... I love them.  

But, my brother did not.  In fact, his exact words- "You should probably warn people that those are not regular deviled eggs".  

I still encourage you to give them a try.  Especially if you love blue cheese.   

The recipe:
(makes one dozen deviled eggs)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp celery seed
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp hot sauce
4 TBS mayo (please no miracle whip- YUCK!)

Cook six eggs.   Here is my method for foolproof hard boiled eggs.  Place eggs in a saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs.  Cook over med-high heat.  Once the water is boiling- time the eggs for 12 minutes.   Immediately immerse cooked eggs in cold water.

Mix the cooked yolks, mayo and remaining ingredients till well blended and smooth.   I placed my yolk mix in a baggie and cut the tip off so I can squeeze the yolk mixture into the egg whites.  

** Note- the blue cheese flavor is not subtle in these eggs.  If you are not sure if you will like the full flavor- I suggest starting with a 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese.

Enjoy!!!  Next time I am adding more hot sauce to mine.   I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a great week.   This upcoming weekend is my birthday  yikes!! But, two cuties will be in town to help me celebrate.  

Smiles,
Marci