Eat Your Heart Out

Once upon a time, in a land about 2 hours away, there was a young college girl who lived off of cheeseburger hot dogs, barbecue chips and iced tea. She had no idea how to cook beyond the basic skills. Luckily for her, she had a much, much older sister who came along to rescue her and sent her an array of easy recipes. These recipes were quick and delicious.

The young girl broke free of her chains and learned how to make mashed potatoes and grilled chicken and a variety of other yummy trays to appease the taste buds and the metabolism. She would never tell her sister this, but it was thanks to her that the young girl learned to stay away from all things hot dog and chip related. However, sometimes it's ok to be bad (as long as it doesn't come in a package). There are two such recipes that I would like to share with you today that fall in that naughty category.

These recipes come from my sister who inherited them from her in-laws. Once you make them you'll know, oh you'll know. I think the recipe for Pepperoni & Mushroom Dip is the actual reason my Boyfriend fell in love with me me (no joke).

Pepperoni & Mushroom Dip

Ingredients:

2 Blocks of Philadelphia Cream Cheese

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 Stick of Pepperoni

6-8 Bagels (Plain, Onion or a Variety if so desired)

You'll Need:

A Medium Sized Casserole Dish (go disposable if you're traveling)

Directions:

1. Set the oven to 350 degrees

2. Slice the Pepperoni and quarter each slice

3. In the casserole dish add the Cream Cheese, Cream of Mushroom Soup and and the Diced Pepperoni (no need to attempt to mix it, it will melt together while it cooks)

4. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes (stir about every 10 minutes)

5. In the meantime, take the bagels and slice them in half and cut each slice into eighths.

Special Note: If you are bringing this dip to a party/gathering/bash, follow steps 1-5 and upon arrival at your destination heat their oven to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 20 minutes

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:

2 Blocks of Philadelphia Cream Cheese

1 Can of Chicken. Drained (you'll find this near the tuna and it looks exactly like tuna in a can)

1/2 Cup of Ranch Dressing

1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1/4-1/2 Cup Buffalo Sauce (to taste)

1 Bag of Frito's Scoops

You'll Need:

A Medium Sized Casserole Dish (go disposable if you're traveling)

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees

2. Combine the Cream Cheese, Chicken, Ranch Dressing, Mozzarella Cheese, and Buffalo Sauce (remember the Buffalo Sauce is your preference, you can make it as hot or mild as you want)

3. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes (stir about every 10 minutes)

4. Lay out the Frito's in a dish for dipping.

Special Note: If you are bringing this dip to a party/gathering/bash, follow steps 1-4 and upon arrival at your destination heat their oven to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 20 minutes.