The Ultimate Superbowl Dip Bar

Dips are always a crowd pleaser and they are an easy app for the host to prepare too.  For your Superbowl party why not set up a dip bar to keep your guests snacking through out the game?  Set your table up with all the fixins for the big game!  Here are some dip ideas!

Jalapeno Popper Spread

2 (8oz) packages of cream cheese
1 c mayo
1 (4oz) can chopped green chili's
1 (2oz) can chopped jalapenos
1 c grated Parmesan cheese

Stir all ingredients except the Parmesan cheese until well incorporated.  Place in a microwave safe dish and top with Parmesan cheese and microwave for about 3 minutes.

Taco Dip

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1 package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (8oz) cream cheese
1 (16oz) sour cream
1 (16oz) jar of salsa
1 large tomato chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1 bunch green onions chopped
1 small head lettuce shredded
2 c shredded cheddar cheese

1. In small bowl mix taco seasoning with refried beans.  Spread mixture on the bottom of a large serving platter
2. Mix sour cream and cream cheese together and spread on top of refried beans.
3. Top layers with salsa, tomato's, pepper, green onions and lettuce and top with cheddar cheese.

Corned Beef Stuffed Pumpernickel 

1 loaf of round pumpernickel (about a 2 lb loaf)

1 (12 oz) can corned beef

1 small onion chopped

2 small dill pickles chopped

2 (8oz) packages cream cheese

2 (8oz) containers sour cream

2 tbl mayo

2 tbl dill pickle juice

1 tsp garlic powder

1. Hollow out bread and reserve the filling for when you serve the dip.  
2. Shred the corned beef and place into a medium size bowl.  Incorporate the rest of the ingredients making sure to mix together well.
3. Once mixed, place the dip back into the hollowed out bread and serve with reserved bread chunks.

Beer Cheese Pretzel Dip  

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2 (8oz) packages cream cheese

1 (1oz) package powdered ranch dressing mix

2 c shredded cheddar

1/2 cup beer

Dash of salt

Dash of Cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Mix all together and place into a serving bowl.

All of these yummy dips can be served with:

• Pretzels
• Nacho chips
• Chips
• Crackers
• Veggies
• Bread chunks

Enjoy!

Lucy~