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Bacon Blue Cheese Dip w/ Roasted Garlic

The Bacon Blue Cheese Dip is always a crowd pleaser, and it can be served with chips, crostini, cut vegetables and more. Good for party “bring something” dish and it’s super easy to make.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Cup sour cream
  • 1 – 5oz. container blue cheese crumbled
  • 4-5 Pieces bacon, cooked and chopped (divided)
  • 2 Heads of roasted garlic, chopped
    • You could also lightly sauté some minced garlic in a little olive oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped (divided)

Preparation:

  • Mix softened cream cheese and sour cream thoroughly
  • Mix in blues cheese crumbles
  • Add in roasted garlic, green onions and bacon
    • Save a little green onions & bacon for serving dish topping
  • Chill for 1 hour

It doesn’t get any easier than this! Now get your chips ready and dig in!

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Lasagna w/ Italian Meat Sauce

Lasagna w/ Italian Meat Sauce

I’ve been make this Lasagna w/ Italian Meat Sauce for many years and it is always a crowd pleaser. This time I upped my game a little by using homemade lasagna noodles. I usually make a double recipe and make one for the freezer for a later date or as a meal for family/friends in need of an easy and tasty meal.

Ingredients:

  • Ricotta Cheese Filling
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 cups ricotta cheese
    • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 Tbs. dried parsley, I prefer fresh parsley if available
    • 1 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
    • 1 Lb. or more mozzarella cheese
  • Italian Meat Sauce
Italian Meat Sauce

Preparations:

  • Italian Meat Sauce
    • Prepare per linked recipe above
  • Ricotta Cheese Filling
    • Beat eggs
    • Add ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper
    • Mix all together thoroughly
  • Assembly
    • lightly spray 13 x 9 Pyrex dish with cooking oil to prevent sticking
    • Layer of lasagna noodles
    • Spread 1/3 to 1/2 Ricotta cheese filling
      • Depends on how many layers you can get in your pan, I try for three (3)
    • Sprinkle 1/3 to 1/2 mozzarella cheese
    • Ladle in 1/3 to 1/2 Italian Meat Sauce
    • Repeat with layers 2 & 3
    • Top with mozzarella and parmesan
    • Bake 375° for 45 minutes

The lasagna can be assembled early and refrigerated or you can freeze for a later date (thaw thoroughly).