Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Stuffed mushrooms

This a always a big hit!

3 pounds mushrooms, stems removed
1 pound crab meat
1 C pepper jack cheese grated
1 C mayo
bread crumbs....enough to make the mixture think enough to work with
old bay seasoning, red pepper

Mix all ingredients together and stuff into mushroom caps. bake about 30 minutes(time depends on size of mushrooms)

Another yummy stuffed mushroom idea is to use the spinach and artichoke dip recipe. Mix in enough bread crumbs into unbaked dip to make the dip workable and stuff into mushrooms.

Warm Crab Dip

This is great stuff.....wonderful with crackers or toasted slices of french bread.

1 pound cleaned crab meat
1 8oz package cream cheese, sofented
1 small onion diced and sauteed until tender
1C mayo
1C sharp cheddar cheese
red pepper, black pepper, garlic powder and salt

Mix all ingredients together and bake just until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Mexican Dip

This is a wonderful, hearty dip. I like to keep it warm in a small crock pot for serving.

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound fresh bulk sausage or Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage(my favorite)
1 small onion diced
1 pound Velveeta
1 can rotel tomatoes, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup

Brown ground beef and sausage, drain well and return to pan. Add diced onion and cook until tender. Add cheese, rotel and soup and cook until cheese is melted.

This also makes super nachos, it great on a baked potatoes and freezes well if you have leftovers.

Shrimp Dip

This is a simple recipe, but the BEST shrimp dip!

1/2 pound shrimp, cooked and chopped fine
1C mayonaise
1C sour cream
2-3 green onions chopped fine
red pepper and black pepper

Mix together all ingredients and chill over night before serving.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This is my most requested dish to bring to any party....it's really good stuff!!

1 package chopped frozen spinach, thawed, drained well and chopped
1 can arichocke hearts, drained and chopped
1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1 C sour cream
1 C mayonaise
1C pepper jack cheese, grated
1C parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, grated
red pepper, garlic powder, hot sauce and black pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together, spread into baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until bubbly. Serve with crackers or toasted slices of french bread.