MEXICAN PARTY DIP

MEXICAN PARTY DIP

1 can refried beans
1 carton sour cream
1 carton avocado flavored party dip
2 med. tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
1 pkg. powdered taco seasoning
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 to 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 to 2 c. grated Monterrey Jack cheese (optional)
1 can pitted olives, sliced or chopped

This dip should be "built" around a party theme. For example, if for Valentine's party, then arrange ingredients on a tray in a heart shape. Start with refried beans (always use beans as first layer because they are impossible to "spread" on top of other ingredients). Mix the taco seasoning with the beans or avocado dip. Add other layers, so that second layer from top is the sour cream. Add red food color to the sour cream before spreading on that layer. Then sprinkle tomatoes on as top layer. You should have a spicy red heart, ready to serve with tortilla chips.

At Halloween, shape and layer ingredients like a Jack-O-Lantern. The grated Cheddar cheese makes an excellent top layer, and use some of the black olives to make eyes, nose and toothy grin.

At Christmas, shape like a Christmas tree. For top layer, mix the avocado dip and sour cream and add green food coloring. Sprinkle some of the green onion "tops" on the tree and "decorate" with black olive ornaments.

LITTLE PARTY PIZZAS

LITTLE PARTY PIZZAS

1/2 lb. mild sausage
1/2 lb. hot sausage
1 lb. processed cheese loaf (Velveeta)
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 or 2 loaves of rye party bread

Cook sausage and cheese in a large skillet until sausage is brown and cheese is melted. Remove from heat; add oregano and set aside to cool. Do not drain grease. Spread the sausage mixture on the party bread and put on a cookie sheet in the freezer. After pizzas are frozen, put in plastic bags to use as needed. Bake on cookie sheets at 400 degrees for about 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese browns.

HAM PARTY BISCUITS

HAM PARTY BISCUITS

1/2 c. soft butter
3 tbsp. mustard
1 lg. onion, grated
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. boiled ham, diced
1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, diced
4 pkgs. party rolls

Mix together butter, mustard, onion, Worcestershire sauce. Add ham and cheese. Fill sliced party rolls with mixture. Heat for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Can be frozen and served later.

HAM AND CHEESE PARTY ROLLS

HAM AND CHEESE PARTY ROLLS

2 pkgs. party rolls
Boiled ham
Swiss cheese

Split party rolls horizontally. Set aside top half. Layer ham and cheese on bottom half. Replace top.

Pour over top the following mixture:

1 stick butter (melted)
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. minced onion
1 tbsp. poppy seed (optional)

Heat 25 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cover tightly with foil. (May be frozen before cooking.)

HAM AND CHEESE PARTY ROLLS

HAM AND CHEESE PARTY ROLLS

1 pkg. Pepperidge Farm party rolls
1/2 lb. ham
1/2 lb. Swiss cheese
1 stick butter, melted
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. Frenchs' yellow mustard
2 tbsp. dried onion flakes
2 tsp. poppy seed, optional

Slice tops off party rolls and place in baking dish. Top with ham and cheese, then spoon on half of butter mixture. Put tops on rolls and spoon other half of butter mixture on them. Cover tightly and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until cheese melts. (about 20 minutes). I usually double recipe since rolls are small.

EASY PARTY PIZZA APPETIZERS

EASY PARTY PIZZA APPETIZERS

1 loaf party rye
1 jar Cheez Whiz
Pepperoni slices

Spread party rye with Cheez Whiz. Top with one slice of pepperoni. Put on cookie sheet and place under broiler until bubbly and slightly browned.

CUCUMBER ON PARTY RYE

CUCUMBER ON PARTY RYE

1 loaf Party Rye bread
1 pkg. cream cheese
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch buttermilk salad dressing mix
Dill weed

Soften cream cheese. Stir in dressing mix. Spread on party rye. Sprinkle with dill weed. Refrigerate. Very good on hot summer evenings.