#easy dips

Appetizer Idea: Slow Cooker Corn & Jalapeño Dip

This might just be the easiest dip ever! Just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and it all comes together in about 2 hours. Pairs well with a crisp summer lager.

6 servings Preparation time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced, plus more for topping, if desired

3 cups sweet corn, roasted/grilled and removed from cob (about 4 – 6 cobs)

2 jalapeños, seeded and diced

½ cup sour cream

1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

8 ounces cream cheese, cubed

2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional, for topping)

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.

Place corn, jalapeños, sour cream, Pepper Jack and Parmesan into a slow cooker; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined. Top with cream cheese.

Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours.

Uncover and stir until cream cheese is well combined. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 15 minutes.

Garnish with bacon and chives, if desired. Serve immediately.

Perfectly Padre Seven Layer Dip

A healthier take on your favorite Tex-Mex dip! Guacamole, Greek yogurt, black beans and a superfood boost from moringa powder turn this dip into a delicious nutritional powerhouse.

6-8 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 teaspoons moringa powder (optional) 14 ounces L&B Guacamole 1 (15.4-ounce) can Amy's Organic Black Refried Beans 1 ½ cups Greek Gods Traditional Plain Yogurt 1 cup L&B Tangy Tomatillo Verde Salsa 12 ounces L&B Pico de Gallo, divided 2 cups organic baby arugula, chopped ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

Mix moringa powder into L&B Guacamole.

Using a strainer, drain extra liquid from the pico de gallo and discard.

In an 8x11 dish, layer ingredients in the following order:

Black refried beans

Greek yogurt

Salsa

Guacamole

⅔ of the pico de gallo

Baby arugula

Remaining ⅓ pico de gallo

Appetizer idea: Avocado Bacon Dip

This creamy dip takes guacamole to the next level! Pairs well with Bell's Oberon Ale.

Makes 1 ½ cups Preparation time: 30 minutes, including time to cook bacon

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, chopped

½ cup sour cream

6 slices applewood bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled

3 tablespoons sliced green onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

In medium bowl, combine avocado and sour cream.

Using a fork, mash avocado to desired consistency.

Stir in bacon, green onion, garlic and lime juice.

INGREDIENTS ● 1, 16oz sour cream ● 3 tablespoons ranch dressing or ranch seasoning packet ● 1 3oz jar of real bacon bits ● 3 green onions, chopped ● 1 cup shredded cheese INSTRUCTIONS Add ingredients to mixing bowl and mix well. After mixing, add to a container and refrigerate. When chilled, serve with anything you liked.

Ingredients 8 ounces imitation crab meat flake or leg style2 ounces cream cheese softened1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon sour cream1 teaspoon lemon juice½ teaspoon dijon mustard¼ teaspoon teaspoon garlic powder3 dashes hot sauce like TabascoPinch saltPinch of pepper2 tablespoons chopped chives Instructions 1. Finely chop half of the imitation crab meat and roughly chop the other half, set…

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QUICK VEGAN DIPS » healthy + easy

If you have any up-coming potlucks or social gatherings, PUL has got you covered with these 5 plant-based dip/appetizer/snack recipes, and  each takes just 15 minutes or less to make☺☟click to show more☟   » Are there any dips/spreads/sauces/appetizers you'd like PUL to make? Share in the comments below! ❤ «

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