May 25th, 2010
7-Layer Taco Dip
The Bain girls love making (and EATING) this dip.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 16 oz. can refried beans
- 1-2 cups guacamole dip
- 1-2 cups sour cream mixed with 1 pkg taco seasoning (or less, to taste)
- Chopped tomatoes
- Grated cheese
- Sliced black olives
- Minced green onions
DIRECTIONS
Layer all ingredients in a 9×13 pan, starting with the beans and ending with the green onions. Measurements don’t need to be exact. Serve with tortilla chips.
[I haven’t made this – but I love it. Louise]
May 25th, 2010
Deviled Eggs
INGREDIENTS
- 12 eggs
- 6 Tbsp. mayo
- 2 tsp. mustard
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Salt & pepper
- Paprika (for dusting)
DIRECTIONS
Hard boil the eggs remove the shells. Slice eggs in half longwise and scoop out the cooked yolk into a bowl. Mix yolk with mayo, mustard, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Fill cooked egg whites with yolk mixture. Refrigerate if desired. Dust with paprika right before serving.
May 24th, 2010
Twice-Baked Potatoes
This recipe is simple and great for children.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Vegetable oil to rub on potato skins
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Wash potatoes. Rub w/oil to ensure crispness. Bake potatoes 1 hour at 400. Remove from oven and cool for 10 min. Cut potatoes in ½ lengthwise and scoop out pulp w/small spoon. Mash potato pulp w/fork until smooth. Add remaining ingredients until well combined. Spoon mixture into empty potato shells. Set oven to broil. Broil potatoes for 10-15 min until spotty brown & crisp.
May 19th, 2010
Grandma’s Mexican Cheese Dip
Grandma Mae Hanks used to always serve this in one of her electric fondue pots.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Mexican Velveeta (regular size…)
- 1 can Nalley’s NO Bean Chili (or any no bean chili)
- 1 can chopped green chilis (the small can)
- 6 Green onions chopped
Heat up together in pan and serve warm with tortilla chips.
YUM!