Caramel Fruit Dip

 This is a very good "Game Day" Appetizer!

I always keep caramel topping and cream cheese in  my refrigerator. The grandchildren love their sundaes and it seems a lot of the recipes I make include cream cheese so when I saw this recipe in a cookbook from several years ago I thought it might be a good choice for the upcoming holiday season.. Happy Entertaining!!

 2 pkg. (8 oz each.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts(optional to sprinkle over top)
extra caramel topping (drizzle over top)

Either peel or serve with skins on for this easy dip~


Using a mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth..Beat in caramel topping, vanilla and cinnamon..Store in refrigerator..Serve with fruit

Note: Apples are a nice choice for this dip leaving skin on.  plus +(to keep apples from turning brown, slice and add 1 to 2 tsp. lemon juice to apples) Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honey Crisp are good choices. .Sometimes I use a variety of apples which adds some nice color to the platter..

4/23/12

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Anytime appetizer!  Yummy!!
A great Appetizer for your New Year's Cel

1 container (8oz) Fat Free Sour cream
1 jar (7oz) roasted red peppers, drained
4 oz. Fat Free Cream cheese softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. fresh basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Place ingredients in food processor or blender, cover and process until red peppers are chopped and mixture is well blended.

Pour into serving bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

I added some sweet ground sausage to this recipe for a chunkier appetizer and serve it with pretzels as a change.

Makes 16 servings.  2 T each.

12/11/13