[REC] Hot Ham & Cheese Spread

Gal Called J.J. said:

Found this recipe on the back of a box of Ritz crackers today; I
haven't tried it yet, but I thought it sounded good, so I'm sharing:

Hot Ham & Cheese Spread

1 (8 oz.) container Philly Cream Cheese Spread
1 C. shredded cheddar
3 slices smoked ham luncheon meat, chopped
Ground red pepper

[snip]

Seems like a lot of cheese for a little ham, but maybe that's just the
carnivore in me talking. Do people like hot spreads more than room
temp spreads? Other than nachos, I mean? -aem

aem' said:

Do people like hot spreads more than room
temp spreads? Other than nachos, I mean?

I do. I have two favorites. One is a mixture of the much-feared Velveeta
and the much-hated Hormel Chili without Beans. Oddly, when combined, the
result is pretty good. Fritos are the required dippers. <G>

The other is a hot avocado dip. (recipe follows)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Artichoke Dip

Recipe By :John & Helaine Bilos
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 bags pita bread
8 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
2 small jars marinated artichoke hearts -- drained well

Cut up pita bread into chip size triangles, separate and bake on a cookie
sheet until crispy (approximately 5 minutes).

Combine all other ingredients and mash (a KitchenAid mixer works great).

Bake in a uncovered casserole dish for approximately 30 minutes @ 350 or
until bubbly.

Serve hot out of the oven and scoop up dip with pita bread.

Source:
"rec.food.cooking"

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NOTES : Brought to The Great Twin Cities Potluck of 1998 by Elisabeth
Pletcher-Harincar.

"If you intend to take this to a party or are having friends over
be prepared to recite this recipe a number of times. My wife and I bring
xerox copies with us!" John Bilos 12/21/1989

Carol said:

The other is a hot avocado dip. (recipe follows)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Artichoke Dip

Recipe By :John & Helaine Bilos
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 bags pita bread
8 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
2 small jars marinated artichoke hearts -- drained well

Cut up pita bread into chip size triangles, separate and bake on a cookie
sheet until crispy (approximately 5 minutes).

Combine all other ingredients and mash (a KitchenAid mixer works great).

Bake in a uncovered casserole dish for approximately 30 minutes @ 350 or
until bubbly.

Serve hot out of the oven and scoop up dip with pita bread.

I was REALLY intrigued by the thought of a hot avocado dip. Where's the
avocado? :-)

Bob

Damsel in dis Dress said:

One is a mixture of the much-feared Velveeta
and the much-hated Hormel Chili without Beans. Oddly, when combined, the
result is pretty good. Fritos are the required dippers. <G>

It's delicious over baked potatoes or hot dogs, too! And if you have
a little bit left over, use it to fill an omelet.

Tara

Damsel in dis Dress said:

aem' said:

Do people like hot spreads more than room
temp spreads? Other than nachos, I mean?

I do. I have two favorites. One is a mixture of the much-feared
Velveeta and the much-hated Hormel Chili without Beans. Oddly, when
combined, the result is pretty good. Fritos are the required
dippers. <G>

It's good, too. I actually had it first made with Cheeze-Whiz instead
of Velveeta. Both are excellent, but I prefer the Velveeta version.

Quoted message said:

The other is a hot avocado dip.

No way. There's a thread on avacados in another group...the
preference of one other and myself (we're lazy when it comes to
avacados) is to slice the avacado in half, remove the seed and dig in
with a spoon. Salt, pepper and other things such as lemon juice, crab
dip (to fill the seed cavity) etc. are options based on the laziness
of the day.

BOB

Bob' virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz said:

Carol said:

The other is a hot avocado dip. (recipe follows)

Artichoke Dip

I was REALLY intrigued by the thought of a hot avocado dip. Where's the
avocado? :-)

The avocado is hiding in the guacamole, so it won't get heated. 😄

Carol
--
Coming at you live, from beautiful Lake Woebegon

BOB' said:

Damsel in dis Dress said:

The other is a hot avocado dip.

No way.

Avocado and Artichoke both start with A. Also, they both contain a C and
an O. So, I was partially correct.

Carol, grabbing at straws.
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Coming at you live, from beautiful Lake Woebegon