Spinach Dip

CATEGORY: Appetizer

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 35 min.

INGREDIENTS:
* 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
* 1 box of frozen chopped spinach (or equivalent fresh spinach)
* 1 pt sour cream
* 1/2 cup mayonaise
* 1 package Knorr Leek Soup mix
* 1 package Knorr Vegetable Soup mix
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* Cheddar cheese
* Assorted crackers
* round bread loaf

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degress. Defrost spinach. Drain the spinach. Combine parmesan, spinach, sour cream, mayonaise, soup mixes, and green onions in a food processor (or mix using a mixer or by hand). Cut the top from a loaf of round bread; hull out center and set pieces aside. Fill in center with the dip. Place loaf with dip on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake for 1-2 more minutes. Place loaf w/ dip on platted and place crackers and bread pieces around the loaf for dipping. Enjoy!

Shared by Kristina Buskirk

Brie with Apricot Topping

Here's the delicious appetizer Kaari shared with us tonight.

SERVINGS: 6-8

CATEGORY: Appetizer

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

INGREDIENTS:
* 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons water
* 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
* Dash salt
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
* 1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces)
* Assorted crackers

DIRECTIONS:
In a small saucepan, combine the apricots, brown sugar, water, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in rosemary. Remove rind from top of cheese. Place in an ungreased ovenproof serving dish. Spread apricot mixture over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve with crackers. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Shared by Kaari Jacobs