Mexican Cheese Dip, Layered Bean Dip, Fiesta Dip

Mexican Cheese Dip

1⁄2 pound processed cheese	8 ounces salsa
1 teaspoon taco seasoning

Cube cheese and place in ceramic warming center pot. Cover with a paper towel. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir in salsa and seasoning, cover with paper towel and place back in microwave oven for 1 more minute or until heated through completely. Place the ceramic warming center pot in the warming base and serve with taco chips or corn chips.

Layered Bean Dip

1⁄2 can refried beans or bean dip	1⁄2 jar salsa
4 ounces guacamole	4 ounces sour cream
1⁄4 cup grated jack or	2 tablespoons black olives, diced
mild cheddar cheese

Layer ceramic warming center pot with ingredients in order listed. Cover with a paper towel. Cook for 1 minute in the microwave oven. Place ceramic warming center pot in the warming base and serve with tortilla or corn chips.

Fiesta Dip

8 ounces canned refried beans	1⁄2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1⁄4 cup Mexican salsa	1⁄3 green chili pepper, chopped
	(optional)

Combine all ingredients and place in the ceramic warming center pot. Cover with a paper towel. Cook for 1 minute in the microwave oven. Stir, cover and microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through. Place ceramic warming center pot in the warming base and serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.

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Creamy Spinach Dip

One 4-ounce package	2 tablespoons heavy or
cream cheese, cubed	whipping cream
3 tablespoons grated	1 tablespoon diced pimento
parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon of finely	1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
chopped onion
pinch thyme	pinch garlic salt
4 ounces frozen chopped spinach
(1⁄2 box, thawed and drained)

Combine cream cheese and whipping cream in greased ceramic warming center pot. Cover with a paper towel. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until cheese is melted, stirring often. Add remaining ingredients. Replace paper towel and cook for an additional minute or until fully heated through. Serve with raw vegetables, crackers or toasted baguette rounds.

Hot Artichoke Dip

One 6-ounce jar marinated	1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
artichoke hearts, drained
and chopped	1 tablespoon diced pimento
1⁄3 cup sour cream	1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients in the ceramic warming center pot. Cover with a paper towel. Cook 1-2 minutes or until dip is heated through. Place ceramic warming center pot in warming base and serve with tortilla chips.