Dip Baby Dip

A few weeks ago, my friend Adriane made this amazing artichoke dip for a potluck dinner.  Well, actually after talking to my friends, I am not sure if it was a potluck or a BBQ, but I digress lol.  The point is, Adriane's dip was so good, it got me in this DIP mood.  About a week after eating Adriane's dip, our friend Tim had a promotion ceremony and his wife made a sausage/rotel dip.  That same weekend, Tim came over to watch football and I thought "well it is the season of the dip; why not make one while they watch football."  Anyone who knows me, knows that I love chicken and spicy food, so I decided on a buffalo chicken dip.  When I tell you that this dip was absolutely delicious, it would be an understatement.  It took me about 10-15 minutes to make and it was gone the same day.  Other than my corn dip, it's my new go to recipe for tailgating parties.  Today, I tried a new recipe and it was just as good.  I made a Pepperoni pizza dip.  There is about a spoonful left (not for long). We are having a work tailgating party in honor of the Kansas City Royals going to the World Series (Go Royals) and I don't know which one to bring.  Decisions, decisions.  Both recipes are posted below.  I know you, your friends, and/or family will enjoy both!  

Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip

picture courtesy of chocolatemoosey.com

Ingredients:

2 (12 ounce) cans chunked chicken (drained) OR 2 cups of cooked chicken cut into chunks 

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup of Ranch dressing

3/4 cup of Frank's Red Hot Buffalo wing sauce 

3/4 cup blended Shredded Cheese (mine had cheddar, Colby, and Mozzarella)...you can just use shredded cheddar

Directions:
1. Heat chicken and Buffalo sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through. 
2. Make sure to break up the chicken so there are no big chunks. 
3. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing.   
4.  Stir until well blended and warm. 
5. Add shredded cheese. 
6. Pour into a shallow dish or a crock pot
7. Serve with pita chips for dipping.

Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Ingredients:

12 ounces cream cheese

3/4 tsp dried oregano

3/4 tsp dried parsley

1/4 tsp dried basil

2  (8 ounce) cans of tomato sauce

1 (6 ounce) can of tomato paste 

2 tsp dried oregano 

2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 cup mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup of Pepperoni

1/4 tbsp of BBQ sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray the bottom of a casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, 3/4 tsp of oregano, 3/4 tsp of parsley and 1/4 tsp of basil.  
3. Spread herbed cream cheese on the bottom of casserole dish. Layer with ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese.
4. In another bowl, mix together tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tsp of oregano, 2 tsp of basil, 1/2 tsp of sugar, garlic powder, and 1/4 tbsp of BBQ sauce. Pour over cheese layer in dish.
5. Cover with the remaining cheeses. Top with pepperoni.
6. Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 mins or until heated through and bubbly. 
7. Serve with pita chips or bagel chips.