Seven Layer Dip

This has a few unique twists to other similar recipes I've had.  It has a ton of flavor and is definitely my favorite.

Seven Layer Dip

2 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (4 oz) can green chiles
1 (16 oz) sour cream
1 (1 oz) pkt taco seasoning
1 (16 oz) pkg guacamole
2 cups shredded sharp cheese
1 (6 oz) can sliced olives
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
green onion to taste

Directions
In a medium size bowl combine refried beans with the can of green chiles
Spread bean mixture on the bottom of desired serving platter
In a separate small bowl stir together sour cream with taco seasoning until combined
Layer sour cream mixture over beans
Spread guacamole over sour cream
Sprinkle with cheese, then olives, tomatoes, and green onion
Serve with tortilla chips, corn chips, or whatever you'd like
Store covered in refrigerator

Virginia Dip

Just in time for your super bowl party!  Something a little different to dip your cracker into.

Virginia Dip

2 blocks (16 oz) cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 pkg dried chip beef (or "corned beef"), chopped small
minced onion, to taste
garlic salt, to taste
1 to 2 Tbl butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Soften cheese
Mix with sour cream, beef, onion and garlic salt
Pour into pie plate
Saute chopped nuts in butter and spread on top of mixture
Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This is one of my favorite appetizers.  You can serve it with tortilla chips like they do in a restaurant.  But my preferred way is to slice a baguette and lay them on a cookie sheet.  Brush each slice with a little extra virgin olive oil and toast in the oven at 350 degrees for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp chili powder, or to taste
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
3/4 cup mozzarella, divided
1 small box frozen spinach, thawed
1 jar artichoke hearts, drained & chopped

Directions
In a medium bowl blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt and chili powder.
Stir in parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella
Remove thawed spinach from box and squeeze out excess water using paper towels.
Fold in spinach and chopped artichoke hearts.
Pour mixture into a small oven safe dish
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese
Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly