Chili Cheese Dog Dip

Howdy Strangers!

For all 4 of you who may still follow me- I took a long hiatus, but I am back.

Hopefully consistently!

I can't even tell you where the last couple of years disappeared to.

New position at work...

Pandemic...

I don't even know.

I miss blogging, I miss adding to my recipe pile.

Things have been so wonky, I haven't even been cooking much. Hubby has taken over that duty for the most part, which is wonderful- but strange all wrapped up in one tasty package. (reminder to self: thank MIL for teaching hubby and his brother hw to clean, cook, and do laundry!)

Every now and again I find myself back in the kitchen, but it has been to make family faves. Not a lot of creativity happening.

Add along no parties, pot lucks, or any type of get togethers- so not many opportunities to try out new recipes on a crowd.

I hope you and yours have weathered this storm well, and I hope to keep in touch much more frequently!

In the meantime, here is a comfort food dip to warm your soul.

Ingredients:

4 Hot Dogs

15 oz Chili

8 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded, divided)

4 oz Cream Cheese (soft)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Dice hot dogs
3. Combine hot dogs, chili, 4 oz cheddar cheese, and cream cheese
4. Place dip into 9x9 dish
5. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
6. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until melted and bubbling

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Adapted From: White Lights on Wednesday

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Chili Verde

Yesterday was the Sunday that all couch coaching men wait all year for.

The men in my life are no different.
We ate too much, yelled at the TV too much, socialized with one another and just had a good time.

And then we had a panic inducing time. That score got way out of hand there for awhile. Whew!

Then the night ended like this.

And champagne
And screaming
And hugging
And the greatest SB Comeback of all time!!!

I am sure hubby will spend today watching replays.



Ingredients:

4 Pork Steaks

1 Onion (chopped)

5 Tbsp Flour

4 Cups water

½ Tsp Garlic

½ Tsp Oregano

⅔ Tsp Ground Cumin

14 oz Whole green chilies

Directions:

1. Trim fat off pork and cut meat into bite sized pieces.

2. Cook meat until well done

3. Remove meat and cook onion until tender. Remove onion.

4. Make gravy with pan dripping, flour, and water

5. Chop green chilies

6. Return meat and onion to gravy

7. Add all other ingredients. Simmer.

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Adapted from: Moms Who Think

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Red and White Chili

It's no secret that I have a love affair going on with slow cooker liners.
I buy them 3,4,5 boxes at a time.

I finally got around to checking out the handy little insert that came in the package...what do I find? Well, it could be this recipe!

Talking to my aunt the other day, I happened to mention the liners and...can you believe...she had no idea what I was talking about?!
:::sigh:::
I promised her I would give her some...but haven't seen her since.

Of course, now that I am typing this, I realize her hubby and youngest child were just here. Why, of why did I not think to give some.

To quote the girl child "epic fail Mom".

Ingredients:

6 Cups cubed cooked chicken

2 Cans (15.5 oz each) navy beans (drained)

1 Cup chicken broth

1 Large onion (chopped)

1 Large red pepper (chopped)

1 Jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)

2 Cloves garlic (minced)

2 Tsp ground cumin

1 Tsp dried oregano

½ Tsp salt

½ Tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a crock pot.

2. Cook on low 6-7 hours

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Chicken Chili (Panera Copy Cat)

Daughter and I are fans of Panera, but, in all the years they have been around...I don't think I have ever had chicken chili there.

When I saw this recipe on Red Rock Sunrise, I decided to give it a shot.

Copy cat recipe or not, it is delicious. We all ate more than we should have...and I have a feeling there will be an argument over who gets the last serving for lunch tomorrow!

Anyone who is familiar with Panera's chicken chili, please chime in and let me know!

Ingredients:

1 Medium onion (chopped)

3 Cloves garlic (minced)

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

½ Lb boneless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)

2 Tsp sage

1 Tsp cumin

¼ Tsp salt

¾ Cup picante sauce

16 oz can kidney beans (undrained)

¼ Cup dry vermouth

1 Bay leaf

1 Green pepper (cut into ½ inch pieces)

1 Large tomato (seeded, coarsely chopped)

Optional Toppings:

Sour Cream

Cheddar Cheese

Cilantro

Hot sauce

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil.

2. Stir in chicken, cook until chicken is no longer pink.

3. Sprinkle sage, cumin, and salt over chicken

4. Stir in picante sauce, beams, vermouth, and bay leaf

5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Stir in green pepper and tomato. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

7. Top with any toppings before serving

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No Alarm Chili

We all know about hubby dearest's love affair with the deliciousness that is Manwich...which is uncharted territory for me.

I have mastered the art of browning hamburger, dumping in a can of yum, and serving on a bun.
Yup, my talent shines bright!

After 9 years of marriage, 9 years of making Manwich....I just noticed there were recipes on the side of the can.
Nope, can't get anything past me!

Saw this one for the "No Alarm Chili".
Easy, perfect as a weeknight dinner. Took it for lunch the next day, and it reheats nicely.

Ingredients:

1 Lb ground beef

1 Can (15 oz) Manwich

1 Can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1 Can (15 oz) red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

2 Tsp chili powder

1/2 Tsp ground cumin

1/8 Tsp garlic powder

Directions:

1. Cook and stir beef in skillet until done, drain

2. Stir in remaining ingredients.

3. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

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Yes, it's a Manwich recipe and I went generic. It's all good.

Meaty and bean-y

This recipe was shared on Blissful and Domestic, Love Bakes Good Cakes, Will Cook for Smiles, Your Home Based Mom, White Lights on Wednesday, Call Me PMC, and 30 Handmade Days

Bandito Chili Dogs

While surfing food.com I came across this recipe. With a name like Bandito Chili Dogs I just KNEW it had to be made.

I threw everything in the crock pot the night before. Hubby dearest happened to be coming home from work on lunch, so I had him get the crock out of the fridge and turn it on for me.
Otherwise it's more of a weekend food...or game day food!

Hubby and the girl both managed to finish 2 each. They were so rich, I only managed one.
I also didn't bother chopping up the corn chips. I liked the way they looked sitting on top, whole, it was like we had rogue chips on our Bandito dogs!
(I know, I am silly...but that is ok)

Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) package hot dogs
2 (15 oz) cans chili without beans
1 (10 ¾ oz) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (4oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
Hot dog buns
1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 cups corn chips (coarsely chopped)
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
1. Place hot dogs in slow cooker
2. In bowl, combine chili, soup, and chilies. Pour over hot dogs.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours
4. Serve hot dogs in buns.
5. Top with chili mixture, onion, corn chips, and cheese

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Ingredients

With our "wild and crazy" chips hanging out on top

Chili

This is my super mega easy go-to chili recipe.
It's so easy to keep everything on hand and just toss it in the crock pot before I leave in the mornings.

I do not like my chili spicy, so I don't use much chili powder. Feel free to add to taste.

Ingredients:

1 Huge can of red kidney beans (drained)

1 Large can of baked beans (remove any pork)

1 Green pepper (diced)

1 Onion (diced)

1 Lb ground beef (browned)

Chili powder

1 Can diced tomato

1 Can diced tomato with chilis

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in crock pot

2. Cook on low for 8 hours

3. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and serve

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Ingredients

Everybody in the pool, just waiting on the meat

My daughter's bowl with cheese

Hubby's bowl with no cheese. Boooring!

Chili Cheese Dip

This is so incredibly bad for you, and yet it feel sooooo good!
In our (skinnier) high school days, my friends and I would make a batch of this and eat off it for hours. Tortilla chips, corm chips, it all tastes good with this dip!

Cheese and Chili Dip

Ingredients:
1 (16oz) box of pasteurized prepared cheese product (cubed)
1 (15oz) can chili


Directions:

1. In microwave safe bowl combine chili and cubed cheese
2. Microwave for 3 minutes, stir
3. Repeat until all cheese is melted and chili is stirred in


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Simple ingredients

Cubed the cheese...

Add the chili...

Heat and serve with tortilla chips or corn chips. YUM!