Smoked Salmon Dip - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

16 servings
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room
temperature 11/2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 12 ounces packaged or canned smoked salmon 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup drained capers 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3-4 dashes hot pepper sauce Dippers: assorted vegetables, crackers

Per Serving:
Calories: 145
% of calories from fat: 66 Fat (gm): 11.0 Saturated fat (gm): 2.3 Cholesterol (mg): 13.7 Sodium (mg): 576 Protein (gm): 6 Carbohydrate (gm): 6.4

Exchanges: Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.5 Meat: 1.0 Fat: 1.0

1. Place cream cheese in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients, except dippers; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Serve with dippers (not included in nutritional data).

Variation
Smoked Whitefish Dip—Make recipe as above, omitting artichoke hearts; substitute 4 ounces goat cheese for the cream cheese, % cup reduced-fat sour cream for % cup mayonnaise, and smoked whitefish for the salmon.

Refried Bean Dip - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

16 servings (about 1/4 cup each)
2 cups (8 ounces) cubed mild Mexican-style
processed cheese 2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans 1/4 cup each: taco sauce, chopped green onions 1-2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno chilies Dippers: tortilla chips, assorted vegetables

Per Serving:
Calories: 101
% of calories from fat: 34 Fat (gm): 3.8 Saturated fat (gm): 2.3 Cholesterol (mg): 17.0 Sodium (mg): 406 Protein (gm): 6 Carbohydrate (gm): 10.8
Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 1.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.0


1. Place cheese in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients, except dippers; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Serve with dippers (not included in nutritional data).

Chili con Queso - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

12 servings
2 small poblano chilies, halved 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat processed cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp
Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup each: finely chopped onion, tomato 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2-4 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk Tortilla chips

Per Serving:
Calories: 72
% of calories from fat: 26 Fat (gm): 2.8 Saturated fat (gm): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 9.1 Sodium (mg): 412 Protein (gm): 7.4 Carbohydrate (gm): 5.7

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0; Bread: 0.5 Meat: 1.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Place chilies, skin sides up, on baking pan.
Bake at 425 degrees until chilies are browned and soft, about 20 minutes. Cool; discard seeds and stems and chop coarsely.
2. Place cheeses in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheeses are melted, about 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except tortilla chips; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.

Toasted Onion Dip - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

24 servings (about 2 tablespoons each)
6-8 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 pound reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup each: reduced-fat plain yogurt and
mayonnaise 4 small green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon crystals 1/2-% cup 2% reduced-fat milk, divided 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice 4-6 drops red pepper sauce Salt and white pepper, to taste Dippers: assorted vegetable relishes, bread sticks
with onion soup

Per Serving:
Calories: 66
% of calories from fat: 60
Fat (gm): 4.5
Saturated fat (gm): 2.0 Cholesterol (mg): 9.5 Sodium (mg): 166 Protein (gm): 2 Carbohydrate (gm): 4.2

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.0

1. Cook onion flakes in small skillet over medium to medium-low heat until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Place cream cheese in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Mix in yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, bouillon, onion flakes, and 1/2 cup milk; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Season to taste with lemon juice, pepper sauce, salt, and white pepper; stir in remaining 1/4 cup milk if desired for consistency. Serve with dippers (not included in nutritional data).

The dip can also be served at room temperature.

Reuben Dip - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

24 servings
12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese 11/2 cups fresh sauerkraut, rinsed, drained
1 cup chopped lean corned beef 1/4 cup reduced-fat 1,000 island salad dressing
2 tablespoons snipped fresh or dried chives 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, lightly crushed Dippers: halved rye cocktail bread, assorted vegetables

Per Serving:
Calories: 58
% of calories from fat: 50 Fat (gm): 3.2 Saturated fat (gm): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 13.1 Sodium (mg): 230 Protein (gm): 5 Carbohydrate (gm): 2.2

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 1.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Place cheeses in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and
cook until cheeses are melted, about 30 minutes. Mix in remaining ingre¬dients, except dippers; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Serve with dippers (not included in nutritional data).

Pizza Dip - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

 12 servings
1 pound reduced-fat processed cheese, cubed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
11/2 cups pizza sauce
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 package (31/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
Dippers: tortilla chips, carrot and celery sticks

Per Serving:
Calories: 180 % of calories from fat: 53 Fat (gm): 10.5 Saturated fat (gm): 5.8 Cholesterol (mg): 35.6 Sodium (mg): 985 Protein (gm): 13 Carbohydrate (gm): 8.1

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 2.0 Fat: 2.0

1. Place cheeses in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
Mix in remaining ingredients, except dippers; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Serve with dippers (not included in nutritional data).

Pepperoni Cheese Dip - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

10 servings
1 package (8 ounces) soft-style cream cheese
with onions and chives 11/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese 1 package (31/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2-2/3 cup whole milk
Dippers: assorted vegetables, crackers, bread sticks

Per Serving:
Calories: 165
% of calories from fat: 70 Fat (gm): 12.2 Saturated fat (gm): 7.3 Cholesterol (mg): 41.3 Sodium (mg): 331 Protein (gm): 8 Carbohydrate (gm): 4.0
Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 1.0 Fat: 2.0

1. Place cheeses in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheeses are melted, about 30 minutes.
Mix in remaining ingredients, except dippers; cover and cook until hot, about 11/2 hours. Serve with dippers (not included in nutritional data).
Salami, ham, or smoked turkey can be substituted for the pepperoni.

Hot Artichoke Dip - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

16 servings
1 can (15 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained,
finely chopped 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup each: grated Parmesan cheese, reduced-fat
mayonnaise and sour cream 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced garlic Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste Dippers: assorted vegetables, bread sticks, crackers

Per Serving:
Calories: 60
% of calories from fat: 62 Fat (gm): 4.2 Saturated fat (gm): 1.6 Cholesterol (mg): 7.6 Sodium (mg): 214 Protein (gm): 2 Carbohydrate (gm): 3.7 Exchanges: Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.0

1. Place cheese in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients, except salt, cay¬enne pepper, and dippers; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. Serve with dippers (not included in nutritional data).

Variations
Spinach and Artichoke Dip—Make recipe as above, adding 1/2 cup well drained, thawed, frozen chopped spinach and 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper.
Artichoke and Shrimp Dip—Make recipe as above, adding 1/2 cup chopped shrimp and 1 to 2 tablespoons drained capers.
Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip—Make recipe as above, adding 12 ounces coarsely chopped crab and 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno chili.