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Loaded Monster Mash Bites are crispy fried mashed potato balls filled with gooey cheddar cheese, savory bacon, and tangy sour cream. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties or as a delicious snack!

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled. 2 green onions, chopped. 1/4 cup sour cream. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Cooking oil for frying.

Instructions: Boil the diced potatoes until tender, then drain well. In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Add shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined. Form the mashed potato mixture into small bite-sized balls. Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the mashed potato balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the fried potato balls and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve the Loaded Monster Mash Bites hot with additional sour cream and green onions for garnish, if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This Pizza Dip Gal on a Mission recipe combines all the flavors of a classic pizza into a deliciously creamy dip. Perfect for parties, game nights, or anytime you're craving something cheesy and savory!

Ingredients: 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 cup pizza sauce. 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni. 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper. 1/4 cup chopped onion. 1/4 cup sliced black olives. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Spread the cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch baking dish. Spread pizza sauce over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle chopped pepperoni, green bell pepper, onion, and black olives over the sauce. Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with tortilla chips, breadsticks, or crackers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

A delightful twist on a classic quesadilla, these Grilled Cheese Crepes are filled with the goodness of Swiss chard, dill, and two types of cheese. They're crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, making them a perfect savory treat.

Ingredients: 2 large crepes. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup chopped Swiss chard. 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped. 2 tablespoons butter. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Place the crepes on a clean surface. Spread half of the cheddar cheese shreds out on one side of each crepe. Spread the chopped Swiss chard and fresh dill out evenly on top of each crepe's cheese. Add the rest of the cheddar cheese on top of the chard and dill mix. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. Cover the cheese and filling with the other half of the crepe. Put the butter in a nonstick skillet that is hot over medium heat. Put the folded crepes in the pan after the butter has melted. As soon as the crepes turn golden brown and the cheese melts, flip them over and cook for another two to three minutes. Take the crepes out of the pan and let them cool for one minute. Then, cut each one into wedges. Enjoy your Grilled Cheese Crepes with Chard and Dill while they're still hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These ham and cheese hand pies are easy to make and taste great as a snack or meal. They're great for picnics, lunchboxes, or any time you want a salty snack.

Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry. 4 slices of ham. 4 slices of cheese such as cheddar or Swiss. 1 egg beaten, for egg wash.

Instructions: Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C. Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4 squares that are all the same size. On each square of pastry, put a slice of ham and a slice of cheese. Cover the filling with the pastry and fold it over to make a triangle. Press the edges together to seal. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the hand pies to make them look shiny. Put the hand pies on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it. The hand pies should be baked for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffy. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down a bit before you serve it.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes