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Monday, March 23, 2009

Perfect Party Food

The Hayleys had a full social calendar this weekend - dinner out Friday night to celebrate the new house, a birthday party Saturday night and our weekly finance class resumed post-spring break on Sunday.

It was my week to bring snacks to class, and the birthday party was also a bring-to-share event. Not a lot of free time, lots of people to feed...what should a party chef do? Easy: bring my never-fail crowd pleasing Southwestern Dip.

It's similar to a dip that many in Texas call 7-Layer Dip, but it's not quite the same. I received the basic recipe from my mom, made a few changes and now it's one of my go-to recipes.

Southwestern Dip

  • 8 oz cream cheese, low fat
  • 8 oz sour cream, light
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 1 t. granulated garlic
  • Dash of salt
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded mexi-cheese
  • Sliced black olives
  • Diced tomato

Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Combine with sour cream, taco seasoning, garlic and salt. Stir until mixed thoroughly and no lumps remain. Spread thinly on a platter or in a serving dish. Top with lettuce, dusting of mexi-cheese, olives and tomato. Serve with tortilla chips.

What could be easier? I never have leftovers!

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