Woo hoo! Party!
Now, what party snacks are you going to
serve?
A taco dip is always a big hit! You can
serve it with plain tortilla chips, flavored corn chips, or even
vegetables. Try this one:
Taco Dip
Ingredients:
1 can of refried beans
1 package of cream cheese, softened
1 package of taco seasoning
1 small jar of salsa
1 small can of sliced black olives
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, the sharper the better!
1 small container of sour cream
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Spray a
9x13-ish pan with cooking spray, and spread the refried beans along the
bottom. Mix the cream cheese with the taco seasoning, and spread on top
of the refried beans.
Top this with the jar of salsa, and follow
with
the cheese. Sprinkle half of the olives over the cheese, and bake the
dish for about 25 minutes. Top with the sour cream and the rest of the
olives. Serve hot!
Another favorite is popcorn. Spicing it up
for party snacks will make it disappear quickly. If you’re
going for the taco dip, let’s continue that theme
with…
Mexican-Inspired Spiced Popcorn
Place your hot popped corn in a large bowl
and spray it liberally with butter flavored cooking spray. Combine a
Tablespoon of taco seasoning with a quarter teaspoon oregano, a quarter
teaspoon of thyme, and a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder. Add a
couple of pinches of salt. Toss this with the popcorn and add a bit
more cooking spray. Serve immediately.
(Tip: Mixing your spices up ahead of time
and keeping it in a plastic container or baggy will keep the stress
level down during and right before the party!)
For a different kind of spiced popcorn, try
an Italian influence! Again, start with a large bowl of hot popcorn,
and spray it with butter flavored cooking spray.
In a small bowl,
combine a couple of Tablespoons of Parmesan cheese with a teaspoon or
two of Italian spices and a half teaspoon of garlic powder. (Available
as a mix in the spice aisle of your grocery store.) Toss these with the
popcorn and spritz lightly again with the spray.
Enjoy your new party snacks recipes, and
have a good time!