Rotel Sausage Dip

All photos by Madeline L.

Ok, so I posted this back in 2009 when I joined Saltbox House, but I decieded to re-post it after my sister took some updated photos. This may be a little late to share for the Superbowl, but still is a wonderful recipe for any occasion or just to have for a small meal. My mother in law passed this recipe onto me after I loved it so much. While she calls it sausage dip, I call just call it "Rotel" after the main product used in it. Since I've shared it, many people request for me to bring it to events or ask me for the recipe. Surprisingly it is only 3 ingredients and 3 simple steps to make it. Here they are:
 

Ingredients:
1 Pound of Ground Breakfast Sausage
I Make mine with Jimmy Dean's Maple (yes maple) ground Breakfast Sausage
1 8oz. box of Cream Cheese
1 can of Rotel brand diced tomatoes and green chilies
This is the key ingredient and even though I have tried other brands, Rotel is best.

Directions:

Brown ground breakfast sausage.

Stir in package of cream cheese (softened) until well mixed.

 

 

 

Then mix in one can of Rotel brand diced tomatoes and green chilies (with juice).

This is great served with Tortilla chips (Hint of Lime is my favorite).
I love mine wrapped in a fresh warm corn tortillas.

Chunky Tuna Dip



If you like Tuna Salad, you will really enjoy this combination. I know, everyone can pretty much put together a tuna mix for sandiwiches and stuff. This combination not only has those basic tuna fish sandwich ingredients, it takes a little twist that I like to call Chunky Tuna dip.

The key is to cut eveything in large chunks (well, as chunky as you want them anyway).

This is what I like to throw in my dip:

Canned Tuna

Celery

Onions (any kind)

A splash of Pickle Juice

(I don't add pickles to this dip usually)

Dill Weed

Salt and Pepper (liberally)

It's easy and tastes like you put a little something extra in there but, like I said, it is a basic tuna fish mix with a twist. I like to serve it with large crackers and it makes a perfect snack for those days when a basic tuna fish sandwich doesn't do it for you.

Easy Fruit Dip

Easy and Fabulous Fruit Dip

1 tub Cool Whip
1 or 2 single serve fruit yogurt
1 pkg fruit flavored jello

Stir all ingredients together until jello powder is dissolved. Dip any fruit you've got!

Perfect Guacamole!

My dad has ALWAYS made guacamole this way and it is really really fabulous. Even Brigham eats it and he is a very picky eater. So here ya go. Super simple. Super DELICIOUS!

1-2 ripe avacodos
1/2 cup or so salsa
1-2 Tablespoons lime or lemon juice

Mash the avacodos, add the salsa and juice. Mix together and DEVOUR with chips. It doesn't get any better :)

*I guess sometimes my dad will add diced fresh tomato and garlic salt. Just add what you like!
Happy Holidays!

Abby