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Add this delicious beer cheese to soft pretzels to make the perfect snack for watching the game

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup Blue Moon beer
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

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Empanadas: Heat oven to 375ºF

  • Homemade Pie Dough:
  • 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT ROKA Blue Cheese Dressing
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 2 recipes Easy Homemade Pie Dough
  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter
4.5/5 (35 Votes)

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Who knew popcorn could be a decadent dessert? You'll love the sweet/salty combination of the popcorn, caramel, and ...

  • 25 caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 10 cups salted plain popped popcorn
  • 2 ounces milk chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons course sea salt
  • Cooking spray
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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This shrimp dip is the perfect centerpiece for your appetizer platter of chips, crackers and or veggie sticks

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice and zest 1 lemon
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, divided
  • Pita chips, for serving
4/5 (12 Votes)

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This is a crock pot recipe and so easy!!

  • Part 1:
  • 1/2 C uncooked rinsed wild rice
  • 3/4 C diced celery
  • 1 C diced carrot
  • 1 C diced onion
  • 4-5 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbl It seasoning
  • 1 1/2 # chicken breasts
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 6 C chicken broth
  • 2 C water
  • ________________________________________________
  • Part 2 for the roux:
  • 5 T butter - melted
  • 1/2 C flour
  • 2 C whole milk
  • 2 tsp salt
  • pepper to taste
4.4/5 (10 Votes)

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Looking for a quick and easy appetizer spread? This Shrimp Spread Recipe is for you! A mixture of cream cheese, sou...

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup seafood cocktail sauce
  • 12 ounces frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
  • 2 cups (8-ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 3 green onions with tops, sliced
  • Assorted crackers
4.8/5 (10 Votes)

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Granola Bars are the perfect on-the-go snack for you to keep in your kids' backpacks, for you to keep in your work-...

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries
4.8/5 (9 Votes)

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Regular standard nachos are good but add some marinated steak to the mix and they become GREAT! Impress your guests...

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak
  • 1 (14-ounce) package tortilla chips
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) Colby Jack cheese blend, shredded (see notes)
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
4.7/5 (14 Votes)

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When it's hot outside, we need easy dinner ideas

  • 3/4 cup giardiniera
  • 2 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed and seeded
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 4 whole canned artichokes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
  • 4 sundried tomato, or spinach-flavored 10" flour tortillas
  • 8 thin slices mortadella
  • 12 thin slices Provolone
  • 16 thin slices Genoa salami
  • 12 thin slices prosciutto
  • Sandwich picks
4.7/5 (14 Votes)

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Your guests will love this antipasto platter with marinated pepperoncini, mushrooms, tomatoes, Provolone, olives, a...

  • 1 (24-ounce) jar pepperoncini, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, halved
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1 (6-ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
  • 1 (3 1/2-ounce) package sliced pepperoni
  • 1 (8-ounce) Italian vinaigrette dressing
  • Lettuce leaves
4.7/5 (14 Votes)

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Grab a plate, scoop and then dip

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 cup corn, frozen & thawed
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cheddar, shredded
  • Tortilla or corn chips for dipping
4.7/5 (16 Votes)

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Avocados and tomatoes top toasted French bread to make this crunchy and smooth bruschetta

  • 1/2 loaf whole grain French bread (or 1 petite loaf), sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • Sea salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, divided
  • 2 avocados, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 leaves basil, chopped
4.3/5 (46 Votes)

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