Use blue cheese to make tasty party dips.
No party or get-together is complete without a cheese dip or two. Both hot and cold cheese dip appetizers will satisfy party guests' hunger pains when served with a variety of dippers, such as crusty bread, crackers, tortilla and pita chips and vegetables. Consider your favorite cheeses, such as blue and cheddar, when planning the cheese dip menu.
Cheddar Cheese
If you have to decide on just one type of cheese dip to serve at your party, make one with cheddar to appeal to a wide range of people. A cheddar cheese beer dip is ideal for serving at Superbowl or other sports-watching party. To make the savory dip, combine shredded sharp cheddar, a light beer, dry mustard and flour. Create a simple yet tasty hot cheese dip by mixing mild, medium or sharp cheddar cheese, milk and Worcestershire sauce; melt the dip in a double boiler or microwave until it is hot and bubbly.
Blue Cheese
Delight party goers with a tangy blue cheese dip. You can serve the dip alongside spicy chicken wings and a variety of crunchy vegetables. To make a basic blue cheese dip, combine crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese and finely chopped green onions. Create a warm, satisfying dip by mixing together cream cheese, crumbled, cooked bacon, blue cheese, cream and minced garlic. Pour the dip into a small casserole dish and bake it until it is lightly browned.
Smooth and creamy, cream cheese dip is a classic party appetizer. Jazz up softened cream cheese by combining it with cocktail sauce, chopped cream onions, lemon juice and small, cooked shrimp. If you're looking for a dip that will impress party guests, create one using cream cheese and canned, chopped artichokes. Combine the two ingredients, along with grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheeses. Stir in mayonnaise and hot sauce, and bake the dip until it is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
Processed Cheese
Processed cheese such as American is known for its smooth consistency and ability to melt well. If you love spicy foods, make a Southwestern-style dip to serve alongside tortilla chips. To create the taste-tempting dip, simply melt processed cheese and stir in mild, medium or hot salsa. You can enhance the dip with sliced black olives and green chilies. For an appetizer dip that satisfies like a meal, with spicy, cooked ground pork sausage and diced, canned tomatoes.
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