The Ultimate Cheese and Sausage Dip Everyone Fights Over

Whether you’re hosting game day, planning a holiday gathering, or just need a crowd-pleasing snack, this hot sausage dip is guaranteed to have everyone hovering around the slow cooker asking for the recipe (yes, it can also be made in a crock pot!) . And yes, it’s that good. This is one of those appetizer recipes that works for football parties, potlucks, tailgates, holidays, and even casual family nights.

What Makes This Cheese and Sausage Dip So Good?

The magic is in the cheese combination.

1. Colby Jack adds creamy melt and mild flavor.
2. Muenster makes it extra smooth and stretchy.
3. Cream cheese and sour cream create that velvety base.
4. Rotel + Worcestershire sauce bring tang and depth.

It’s layered flavor in every bite – not just melted cheese.

Ingredients:

• Ground sausage – You can use hot or mild. I like a little spice in mine, so I use hot. 
• Cream cheese – This dip is best made with full-fat cream cheese. 
• Sour cream – Full-fat is best because the low-fat version will separate. 
• Colby Jack cheese – you could use cheddar cheese if you don’t like Colby.
• Shredded Muenster cheese – If you can’t find shredded Muenster, you can use mozzarella or cheddar.
• Rotel, drained- If Rotel is hard to find, use 2 parts diced tomatoes and 1 part sliced cooked green chilies. You’ll need a total of 10 ounces. 
• Worcestershire sauce – This adds a slightly savory, umami flavor that makes this dip hard to resist.
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Cayenne pepper – This is optional for an added kick of spicy heat.
• Salt– Feel free to add this to taste
• Black pepper
• Chives– Optional, but looks great, tastes yummy, and adds some freshness to this rich dip. 

Step 1: Brown the Sausage

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease.

In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Add the Flavor

Mix in:

1. Colby Jack cheese
2. Muenster cheese
3. Drained Rotel
4. Worcestershire sauce
5. Garlic powder
6. Onion powder
7. Cayenne
8. Salt and pepper

Step 3: Fold in the Sausage

Step 4: Bake

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

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Hissy Fit Dip

The ultimate cheese and sausage dip loaded with cream cheese, Rotel, and melty shredded cheese. This easy appetizer recipe is perfect for game day, parties, and holidays.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword 7 layer dip

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Equipment

• 8×8 baking pan
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Large heavy-bottomed skillet
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Mixing bowl
• spoon

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, well softened
• 1 ½ cups sour cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded Muenster cheese
• 1 10-ounce can Rotel, drained
• 1 ½ Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon sliced chives

Instructions

• Preheat your oven and prepare your baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Brown the sausage. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, add the sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula until it’s browned on the outside and cooked throughout. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Drain the excess grease from the pan and set the sausage aside.
• Prepare the base of the dip. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheeses, Rotel, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, mixing until well combined.
• Add the sausage. Fold in the cooked sausage and spread the dip into the prepared 8×8 baking dish.
• Bake. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot, bubbly, and starting to brown on top.
• Garnish and serve. Garnish with sliced chives and serve hot with dippers such as tortilla chips, sliced baguettes, or crackers.

Notes

Storage & Reheating:

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat: Microwave in 30-second intervals or warm in a 300°F oven until heated through.

Add a splash of milk if it thickens too much.

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Hot and Cheesy Pizza Dip

This pizza dip is gooey, cheesy, and savory. Filled with bold Italian pizza flavors and all your favorite pizza toppings, this might just become your go-to party dip. 

Ingredients:

• Cream cheese –  You can use low-fat or full-fat cream cheese for this recipe. 
• Sour cream 
• Dried Italian seasoning 
• Garlic powder
• Ranch seasoning – Not ranch dip mix, make sure you use ranch seasoning because the ranch dip powder is VERY SALTY.
• Red pepper flakes – Leave out if you don’t want the added heat. 
• Pizza sauce – Marinara sauce works well, too, or feel free to make your own homemade version. 
• Ground Italian sausage – You can use spicy or mild.
• Mozzarella cheese
• Colby Jack cheese
• Mini pepperoni – You can use large pepperonis, but they are harder to scoop, so you may want to roughly chop them before adding them to the dip. 
• Bacon – Bacon bits are a great shortcut. 
• Basil – This is optional, but looks beautiful. 
• Dippers – Use anything you like. I love crackers, French bread, Kettle chips, and bagel or pita chips. 

Directions:

Cook the sausage. In a large heavy bottom skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium high heat. Break it up and flip it as it cooks until no pink remains. Drain any excess grease. 

Make the base of the dip. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning.

Transfer to a baking dish. Transfer the mixture to an 11-inch pie pan or a 9×9 baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

Add the sauce and sausage. Layer pizza sauce and sprinkle with Italian sausage.

Add your toppings. Top with the mozzarella, Colby Jack cheese, and mini pepperonis.

Bake. Bake for 24-26 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.

Garnish and serve. Garnish with bacon and chopped basil and serve warm with your favorite dippers like breadsticks, garlic toast, crackers, or tortilla chips. Watch it disappear in minutes!

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Pizza Dip Recipe

This easy Pizza Dip is loaded with cream cheese, Italian sausage, mozzarella, and mini pepperonis for a gooey, crowd-pleasing appetizer everyone will love. Perfect for game day or parties!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword pizza

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• skillet
• 11-inch pie pan or 9×9 baking dish

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning (not dip mix)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 14-ounce jar of pizza sauce
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 3 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese
• 1 cup mini pepperonis
• ½ cup crumbled crispy bacon
• Basil for garnish
• Dipping foods for serving: Crackers, French bread, chips

Instructions

• Prepare your oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• Cook the sausage. In a large heavy bottom skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium high heat. Break it up and flip it as it cooks until no pink remains. Drain any excess grease.
• Make the base of the dip. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning.
• Transfer to a baking dish. Transfer the mixture to an 11-inch pie pan or a 9×9 baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
• Add the sauce and sausage. Add a layer of pizza sauce and sprinkle with Italian sausage.
• Add your toppings. Top with the mozzarella, Colby Jack cheese, and mini pepperonis.
• Bake. Bake for 24-26 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
• Garnish and serve. Garnish with bacon and chopped basil and serve warm with your favorite dippers.

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Notes

Storage & Reheating

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warm and bubbly, or microwave individual servings for 30-45 seconds.

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Korean Garlic Bread

Fluffy, buttery, slightly sweet brioche rolls filled with creamy sweet cheese and coated in savory garlic butter, and finished with parmesan.

Ingredients:

• Cream cheese – Full-fat cream cheese works best for this recipe. 
• Granulated sugar 
• Heavy cream – You’ll need to use heavy cream for the cream cheese mixture, but you can substitute whole milk or half and half in the garlic butter if you’re low on heavy cream. 
• Large egg
• Salted butter
• Roasted minced garlic – I used the pre-minced garlic in the jar, but if you don’t have that, you can use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. 
• Parsley 
• Brioche rolls – You can use store-bought or homemade. Usually store bought brioche buns are cut for hamburgers. If you can find any uncut, you can use Kaiser rolls instead!
• Grated Parmesan cheese – You could use finely shredded Parmesan cheese instead of grated. 

Step-by-Step Instructions:

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1. Make the Cream Cheese Filling

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 1–2 minutes). Set aside.

2. Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, roasted garlic, parsley, and heavy cream until smooth.

3. Slice the Rolls

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice each roll three times, into equal wedges, going ¾ of the way down (like cutting a pie) to create deep crevices.

4. Fill with Cream Cheese

Transfer the filling to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the cream cheese mixture into each crevice.

5. Dip in Garlic Butter

Holding each roll upside down, dunk the top of the bread rolls into the garlic butter mixture, letting excess drip off. Place on a lined baking tray.

6. Bake and Garnish

Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and warmed through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and extra parsley before serving.

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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe

Sweet, savory, cheesy, and buttery, Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a bakery-style treat you can make at home in under 20 minutes.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword brioche garlic bread, easy Korean bakery recipes, Korean cream cheese garlic bread, sweet and savory bread recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6 rolls

Equipment

• Electric Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
• Spoon or spatula
• Piping bag or resealable bag
• Baking sheet – Mine was a 9×13 baking tray. A quarter sheet pan would be great for this recipe, but use what you have on hand. 
• Parchment paper – If you don’t have parchment paper, you could use a silicone baking mat or spray your pan with cooking spray. 

Ingredients

For the cream cheese filling:

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (full-fat), softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons heavy cream

For the butter topping:

• 1 large egg
• ½ cup 1 stick salted butter, melted
• 2 Tablespoons roasted minced garlic
• 3 Tablespoons chopped parsley plus extra for garnish
• 1 Tablespoon heavy cream

For the rolls:

• 6 Brioche rolls
• 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• For the cream cheese filling: Use an electric hand or stand mixer to combine the cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream until light and fluffy. It should take 1-2 minutes. Set aside
• For the butter topping: In a large bowl, use a spoon or spatula to mix the egg, butter, roasted minced garlic, parsley, and heavy cream until everything is fully incorporated.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• To assemble: Slice the rolls. Slice each roll three times (only going ¾ of the way to the bottom) like you were cutting a pie. You’re creating crevices for the filing.
• Fill with the cream cheese filling. Fill a piping bag or resealable bag with the filling, cut the tip or corner off the bag, and fill it with the cream cheese filling. Pipe the filling into the crevices of each roll.
• Dip in butter. One at a time, turn the rolls over and dip the top into the garlic butter, allowing the excess to drip off before placing them onto your prepared baking pan.
• Bake. Bake uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes or until each roll is evenly golden.
• Garnish and serve. While still warm, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Storage Instructions:

If you’re lucky enough to have leftover Korean garlic cheese bread, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

How can I reheat this dish?

Reheat large portions in the oven and individual portions in the microwave.

Oven: Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and reheat them at 350°F for 5-8 minutes or until warmed throughout.

Microwave: Place individual portions on a microwave-safe plate and warm for 30-60 seconds on high until warmed completely. Allow to stand for 1 minute before serving.

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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks (With Cool Ranch Dip!)

Ready in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients, these spicy mozzarella sticks are a surefire crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again. They have the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. You can add more of a fiery kick by adding more of the spicy hot sauce. Cool them off with a creamy buttermilk ranch or creamy dip of choice. They are crispy perfection!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick & Easy: Just 15 minutes of prep and a few minutes to fry.
Freezer-Friendly: Prep ahead and freeze for a party-ready appetizer.
Bold Flavor: Classic cheesy comfort food with a spicy twist.
Customizable Heat: Adjust cayenne to make it milder or hotter.
Perfect for Parties: Finger food your guests will devour.

Ingredients & Shopping List

Before you start frying the cheese sticks, here’s everything you’ll need:

How to Make Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

Step 1: Make the Nashville Hot Sauce

In a small pot over low heat, whisk together butter, brown sugar, cayenne, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and honey mustard. Simmer the spices gently for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Mozzarella

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In one bowl, whisk together the egg and water. In another, add your breadcrumbs. Dip each mozzarella piece into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat once more for an extra-crispy crust.

Step 3: Freeze

Place coated mozzarella sticks on the baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until completely solid. This step prevents cheese blowouts during frying!

Step 4: Fry

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet (about halfway full) over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add frozen mozzarella breaded sticks and fry for 2–3 minutes in the hot oil until golden brown and have a crispy coating.

Step 5: Add the Heat

Transfer fried mozzarella sticks to a wire cooling rack. While still hot, brush generously with the Nashville hot sauce.

Step 6: Serve with Ranch

Serve immediately with your favorite ranch—or make a quick homemade ranch for dipping.

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Pro Tips & Variations

• Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the hot sauce.
• Cool it down: Use less cayenne pepper or opt for sweet paprika.
• Make it blue: Add crumbled blue cheese to your ranch for a Buffalo-inspired dip.
• Extra crispy: Use panko breadcrumbs, but double-coat to prevent them from falling off.

FAQ

What’s the flavor like?

Creamy, cheesy, spicy, and slightly sweet. The mozzarella melts perfectly inside a crisp shell, and the hot sauce delivers the signature Nashville-style heat with buttery undertones.

Can I use store-bought mozzarella sticks?

Not for this recipe! Fresh mozzarella makes all the difference. It melts beautifully and pairs better with the hot sauce.

Can I deep fry instead?

Absolutely. Follow the same instructions, but use a deep fryer for an even golden crunch.

Final Thoughts

If you’re a fan of cheesy appetizers with a spicy kick, these Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are your new go-to. Whether you’re hosting game night or just craving something bold and cheesy, this easy recipe checks all the boxes.

Crispy. Cheesy. Spicy. Satisfying.
Try them once, and you’ll never go back to plain mozzarella sticks again.

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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy, gooey, spicy, and totally irresistible—these Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate appetizer for game day, parties, or anytime you’re craving bold flavor with a creamy twist. With melty mozzarella coated in a crunchy crust and brushed in a sweet and spicy Nashville-style hot sauce, every bite delivers the perfect contrast of heat and cool when dunked in ranch.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, cheese, copycat

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

Total Time 18 minutes minutes

Servings 15

Equipment

• small pot
• Whisk
• mixing bowls
• baking sheet
• Parchment Paper
• skillet
• wire cooling rack

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cut into 3×2-inch pieces
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tablespoon water
• Vegetable oil for frying enough to come halfway up your pan
• 2 cups Italian bread crumbs

Nashville Hot Sauce:

• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
• ½ Tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey mustard dressing

Instructions

Nashville Hot Sauce:

• Make the sauce. In a small pot over low heat, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and honey mustard. Bring the mixture to a low simmer for 1-2 minutes before removing from the heat. Set aside.

Assemble

• Prepare your pan. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Make your dredging station. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water until fully combined. In another small bowl, add your breadcrumbs.
• Bread the mozzarella. Dip the mozzarella slices in the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Repeat this process 1 more time.
• Freeze. Place the breaded cheese on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to an hour (or until they’re completely solid).
• Heat the oil. Fill a large skillet halfway with vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F.
• Fry. Remove the breaded mozzarella from the freezer and use tongs to gently place them into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden.
• Brush with Nashville hot sauce. Remove from the oil and place on a wire cooling rack before brushing the mozzarella with Nashville hot sauce.
• Serve. Serve warm with ranch.

Notes

Storage Instructions:

If you have leftover Nashville hot mozzarella sticks, allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for 4-5 days.

How can I reheat this dish?

Reheat your Nashville hot mozzarella sticks in the air fryer or microwave.

Air fryer (recommended): Add your mozzarella sticks to the basket of your air fryer and cook at 360°F for about 5 minutes or until warmed throughout.

Microwave: Place your mozzarella sticks on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1 minute on high.

Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Yes! You can make these Nashville hot mozzarella sticks ahead of time and freeze them to take out whenever you want to snack. Make as directed and allow the mozzarella sticks to cool. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Transfer the mozzarella sticks to a labeled and dated resealable bag and freeze for 3-4 months. When you’re ready, reheat, brush with Nashville hot sauce, and serve with ranch.

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Fruit Dip Recipe

The smooth, creamy marshmallow fluff dip with just the right amount of sweetness pairs perfectly with all types of fruit. Wonderful for all upcoming spring and summer get-togethers because it’s always a crowd-pleaser! The taste is both creamy and fluffy. Spoon as much as you like on your favorite treats.

Ingredients:

1. Cream cheese
2. Marshmallow fluff
3. Almond extract – can be substituted with vanilla extract

Directions:

In a medium bowl, using a hand electric mixer or stand mixer, blend the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and almond extract at medium speed until smooth and soft. Here is our adorable Easter Bunny Fruit Platter you see in the background.

Using a spatula, transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve the dip right away at room temperature. If you put it in the fridge, it makes it slightly stiff and hard. Consider using forks or toothpicks for serving. A drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top is another option for additional flavor. If you want to keep the dip longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. 

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Fruit Dip

The best Fruit Dip recipe! With just three ingredients, this cream cheese fruit dip recipe is perfect for a fruit platter.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Easter, fruit, fruit dip

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
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• spatula
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Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow fluff
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

• In a medium bowl using a hand or stand mixer, blend the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and almond extract until smooth and soft.
• Serve the dip right away, refrigerating it makes it slightly stiff and hard to dip fruit into.

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Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

Everyone loves Ritz crackers because because they’re buttery and crunchy. This easy recipe transforms everyone’s favorite cracker into an irresistible snack or appetizer. The combination of textures—crisp crackers and salty ham and cheese creates a deliciously indulgent bite.

Ingredients:

• Ritz crackers – Any type of butter cracker will work great for this recipe. 
• deli ham – Any deli meat would work here. Turkey is a great option. 
• Swiss cheese – Any cheese will work. Provolone is a great choice.
• salted butter
• Dijon mustard – Yellow mustard is fine, too. 
• Worcestershire sauce
• Garlic powder
• poppy seeds- optional

Supplies:

1. 12×16 baking sheet – You could also use a cookie sheet if you prefer. 
2. parchment paper – You could also use baking spray or brush the pan with melted butter or oil. 
3. pastry brush
4. measuring cups and spoons

Directions:

Preheat and prep your baking pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 12×16 baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the crackers. Place 48 Ritz crackers on the baking tray, flat side up.

Layer the ham and cheese. Place the ham slices over each cracker, followed by a cheese slice.

Top the crackers. Cover the sandwich with another Ritz cracker, flat side down.

Make the topping. In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until well-mixed and smooth. Brush the tops of the sandwiches with the melted butter mixture, and then sprinkle a pinch of poppy seeds over each sandwich.

Bake. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are heated through.

Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

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Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are a quick and delicious snack made by layering sweet or savory fillings between buttery Ritz crackers.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Ritz Crackers, sandwich

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 48 sandwiches

Equipment

• 12×16 baking sheet – You could also use a cookie sheet if you prefer.
• parchment paper – You could also use baking spray or brush the pan with melted butter or oil.
• pastry brush
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

• 96 (about 3.5 sleeves) Ritz Crackers
• 1 pound Deli ham, cut into cracker-sized squares
• 1 pound Thin sliced Swiss cheese cut into cracker-sized squares
• ¼ cup Salted butter, melted
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat and prep your baking pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 12×16 baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the crackers. Place 48 Ritz crackers on the baking tray, flat side up.
• Layer the ham and cheese. Place the ham slices over each cracker, followed by a cheese slice.
• Top the crackers. Cover the sandwich with another Ritz cracker, flat side down.
• Make the topping. In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until well-mixed and smooth. Brush the tops of the sandwiches with the melted butter mixture, and then sprinkle a pinch of poppy seeds over each sandwich.
• Bake. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are heated through.
• Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

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Cheeseburger Totchos

Whether tailgating or making Cheeseburger Totchos for lunch or dinner, it will be a fan favorite. It’s fabulous for football season, or if you ask me, any time of the year!

Ingredients:

1. Frozen tater tots – cooked
2. Ground beef – cooked
3. American cheese slices
4. Hamburger sauce – also known as “secret sauce.” It can be found in the ketchup aisle. Hidden Valley, Great Value, and even Chik Fil A have versions of it!
5. Sliced pickles
6. Shredded lettuce

Instructions:

Spread your tater tots evenly over a 9×13-inch baking sheet. Top your tater tots with ground beef and American cheese slices.

Broil your totchos on high for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Remove your totchos from the oven and top them with sauce, pickles, and lettuce.

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Cheeseburger Totchos

Cheeseburger Totchos are like the Big Mac version of nachos! Everything you love about a hamburger, but served on a plate like nachos – YUMMY!

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword nachos, tater tots

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Equipment

• 9×13 inch baking sheet
• Parchment Paper (can be used to make cleaning up quicker)
• Pan or skillet, for cooking the ground beef
• Air fryer, if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 pound bag of frozen tater tots, cooked
• 1 pound ground beef, cooked
• 5 slices American cheese
• ½ cup hamburger sauce – also known as "secret sauce." It can be found in the ketchup aisle. Hidden Valley, Great Value, and even Chik Fil A have versions of it!
• ½ cup sliced pickles
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

• Set your oven to broil on high.
• Spread your tater tots evenly over a 9×13-inch baking sheet. Top your tater tots with ground beef and American cheese.
• Broil your totchos on high for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
• Remove your totchos from the oven and top them with sauce, pickles, and lettuce.
• Serve and enjoy!

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Chicken Taquitos

Whether planning a relaxing night in, entertaining friends, or simply craving something delicious, these taquitos will surely hit the spot. They are also a great make-ahead freezer meal for recipe planning.

Ingredients:

• rotisserie chicken – substitute with your favorite cooked meat. Cooked ground chicken, turkey, or beef would be delicious. 
• Mexican blend cheese – Use any melty cheese you like. Cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack, or Colby would all be great. 
• cream cheese 
• salsa – Use a hot salsa for extra spice. 
• sour cream – Replace with Greek yogurt if desired. 
• garlic powder – You can use 1 clove of freshly grated garlic instead of garlic powder. 
• chili powder
• flour tortillas – Corn tortillas work well also. 
• canola oil – Any neutral frying oil will work here. Corn oil, vegetable oil, peanut oil or avocado oil will work well. 

Instructions:

Make your filling. In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, garlic powder, and chili powder until well combined.  

Heat your tortillas. Place the tortillas into a damp paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. 
Fill them up. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a line in the center of a tortilla and roll it up tightly. 

Secure the tortillas. Use a toothpick to secure the tortilla closed. 
Preheat your skillet. Place the oil in a large heavy bottom skillet on your stovetop to warm over medium heat. 

Fry them. When the oil is warm, fry each taquito for 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve. Remove the toothpick and drain on the paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with sour cream and/or salsa.

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Chicken Taquitos Recipe

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Chicken Taquitos

Gooey cheese and savory chicken with Mexican spices all rolled up in a crispy tortilla.

Course Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12 taquitos

Equipment

• Plate
• Paper towels
• Large Bowl
• stirring spoon
• small spoon
• toothpicks

Ingredients

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup chunky salsa
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups canola oil (or enough to fill half of your skillet)
• Serving options: guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, taco sauce, diced tomatoes

Instructions

• Prapare your plate. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside. 
• Pre-heat your skillet. Place the oil in a large heavy bottom skillet on your stovetop to warm over medium heat.
• Make your filling. In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, garlic powder, and chili powder until well combined.  
• Heat your tortillas. Place the tortillas into a damp paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. 
• Fill them up. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a line in the center of a tortilla and roll it up tightly. 
• Secure the tortillas. Use a toothpick to secure the tortilla closed. 
• Fry them. When the oil is warm, fry each taquito for 2-3 minutes per side.
• Serve. Remove the toothpick and drain on the paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with sour cream and/or salsa.

Notes

What is another variation I can make?

This shallow fry method works great and is delicious but if you have a deep fryer, you could also use that. If you’re looking for a bit healthier option, you could also make these in the air fryer. You’ll want to avoid lining the basket of the air fryer unless the liner has holes in it. Heat the air fryer to 300°F and spray your taquitos with cooking spray or brush with oil and cook in the air fryer for 5-8 minutes or until the outside is crispy and golden and the cheese is melted.

What else can I add for additional flavors?

This recipe is fantastic the way it is but if you’re looking to infuse more Mexican flavors into the filling, here are a few ideas.

• Add ½ teaspoon cumin for some extra flavor.
• Try taco sauce in the filling for extra spice.
• Try adding onion powder for a little something extra.

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Pull-Apart Pizza Bread

This versatile pizza bread can be made to your liking. That means you can make it a full meal by adding all of your favorite pizza toppings or keep it simple with cheese and pepperoni. Simply toss the ingredients into a bundt pan and let it bake!

Ingredients:

• refrigerated homestyle biscuits- Homestyle biscuits can be substituted for flakey but flakey biscuits don’t hold together well. You could also use refrigerated pizza dough and tear off pieces, rolling them into balls before coating in the olive oil and seasoning mixture. 
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• pepperonis- Mini pepperonis work awesome here too!
• olive oil- Vegetable oil works too.
• Italian seasoning- You can try some pizza seasoning for additional flavor or instead of Italian seasoning. 
• garlic powder
• pizza sauce– or marinara sauce.

Instructions:

Prepare your bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F and then spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

Quarter your biscuits. Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut biscuits into quarters.

Put it together. In a large bowl, mix together the quartered biscuits, 2 ½ cups of cheese, pepperoni, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

Pour and evenly distribute the mixture into the bundt pan.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until cooked throughout and slightly browned.

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Cool on the counter for about 10 minutes until you see the sides of the bread pull away from the pan and flip onto a plate immediately topping with the remaining cheese.

Serve with warm pizza sauce.

Pull-apart bread is unique because although it’s baked as a whole in one pan, as the name states, it’s easy to pull apart. This makes it easy to tear off individual bites that pop right into your mouth. This type of bread is great for parties, game nights, or sports parties. 

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Pull-Apart Pizza Bread

An easy-to-make bread with the perfect combination of melted cheese and pepperoni. It's sup

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Bread, pepperoni

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• bundt pan
• kitchen shears or a sharp knife
• mixing bowls
• stirring spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• serving plate

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans of refrigerated homestyle biscuits, (uncooked)
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
• 1 cup pepperonis
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pizza sauce, warm

Instructions

• Prepare your bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• Quarter your biscuits. Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut biscuits into quarters.
• Put it together. In a large bowl, mix together the quartered biscuits, 2 ½ cups of cheese, pepperoni, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
• Pour and evenly distribute the mixture into the bundt pan.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until cooked throughout and slightly browned.
• Cool on the counter for about 10 minutes until you see the sides of the bread pull away from the pan and flip onto a plate immediately topping with the remaining cheese.
• Serve with warm pizza sauce.

Notes

How do I store my easy pizza pull-apart bread?

To store leftover pizza pull apart bread, allow the bread to cool, and then wrap it in foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you wish to freeze your pull-apart bread, wrap it in plastic wrap first and then wrap it with foil. You can keep this dish in the freezer for up to 6 months. Keep in mind that the cheese does lose its integrity the longer it has been frozen so it’s best to consume earlier if possible. To reheat, pop the whole thing or just individual servings into your microwave for 30-second intervals until well heated.

Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?

Yes! Make your pizza pull-apart bread according to the directions and allow it to cool on the counter. When the bread is cool, wrap it in plastic wrap and then cover it with foil. It will be good in the freezer for up to six months. Unfortunately, cheese that has already been melted does lose its integrity the longer it has been frozen so I like to make sure that I consume my pizza pull apart within 3 months of freezing.

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Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs

These crockpot meatballs are a great make-ahead freezer-friendly recipe too! You can use premade frozen meatballs or homemade meatballs if you prefer. These are picky eater-approved!

Ingredients:

1. Frozen precooked Italian meatballs– For a healthier version, you can use meatballs made with ground turkey or chicken.
2. BBQ sauce- any BBQ sauce will work, Hickory and brown sugar bourbon BBQ sauce tastes delicious. 
3. Honey– Agave or maple syrup would work too.
4. Grape jelly- Strawberry jelly gives a nice sweet flavor.
5. Parsley-optional. If you don’t like parsley, try diced green onion for extra flavor!

Instructions:

Make the sauce. In a 6-8 quart crockpot, combine your BBQ sauce, honey, and grape jelly and stir well until smooth.

Load the meatballs. Add your meatballs to the sauce and stir them, making sure all of the meatballs are coasted well. 

Cook. Cook covered with the crockpot lid on high for 2 hours or low for 3 hours.

Serve. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

The thing I love most about this easy crockpot recipe is that it is so versatile. You can serve them over rice, on a sub, or with toothpicks as an appetizer. It also passes the picky eater test so you can say goodbye to the dinnertime struggle. 

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Quick and easy Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs

Simple ingredients in a slow cooker, the crockpot does all the work!

Course Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword crock pot, meatball, slow cooker

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• 6-8 quart crockpot
• stirring spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds frozen cooked Italian meatballs (still frozen)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ½ cup honey
• ⅓ cup grape jelly
• Parsley, chopped as an optional garnish

Instructions

• Make the sauce. In a 6-8 quart crockpot, combine your BBQ sauce, honey, and grape jelly and stir well until smooth.
• Load the meatballs. Add your meatballs to the sauce and stir them, making sure all of the meatballs are coasted well. 
• Cook. Cook covered with the crockpot lid on high for 2 hours or low for 3 hours.
• Serve. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Do I have to use store bought meatballs or can I make my own?

Your own meatballs are great. Make sure to cook your meatballs according to recipe instructions before using them. If your meatballs are not frozen to start you’ll also want to adjust your cooking time appropriately according to the recipe you followed to make the meatballs.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, this is a great recipe to double. Have one batch the night you make it and freeze the other batch to pull out when you’re having one of those days and need to get dinner on the table fast. Just make sure you double the cook time and use a larger crock pot.

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