Slow Cooker Hot Taco Dip

​I made this yummy dip for a party I had a few months back.  It's simple and

simply delicious.  I also love that it makes a lot! 

We enjoyed leftovers for a couple of days and hubby kept asking if we had more. 

It tastes a lot like a Baker family favorite...Creamy Tacos. 

So easy...just throw everything into the slow cooker. 

Perfect for the holidays or any gathering!

This treat has Velveeta, cream cheese (my favorite ingredient!), refried beans, 

rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning and ground beef. 

De-Lish!

I saw the recipe here at my dear friend Tabitha's blog...

Frugal Family Favorites . Since she created the

recipe and I thought it was perfect...and didn't want to

tweak it at all, click Slow Cooker Hot Taco Dip to head on over

to her blog for the recipe. 

Thanks for sharing Tabitha!!!

I have to say this was five stars out of five! So creamy and satisfying...

it can be enjoyed as a snack or even a meal. 

3 Favorite E-Z Appetizers (Blast from the Past)

With the 'BIG GAME' looming ahead, I wanted to share some easy appetizers to help fill the tummies of that hungry gang you'll be feeding. 



This simple 3-ingredient recipe is addicting! Be ready to share the recipe. 
No Baking Required. 

Snappy Super Bowl Ranch Pretzels

This yummy make-ahead dip has been served at many Baker family parties. 

Easy Taco Dip

With only 3 (or 4) ingredients, you can have this yummy appetizer ready in no time. Keep it warm in the crockpot. 

E-Z Hot {Warmed} Sausage & Cream Cheese Dip

Easy 6 Can (Very Lowfat) Chicken Tortilla Soup

Since this is the last day of January - and of National Soup Month - I thought I'd 'slip' this repost in...with different pictures.  I just made this again this weekend and don't ever get tired of it.

This quick and easy soup is listed in the 'lighter choices' in my cookbook under soups/salads.

Since I've been posting some sweet recipes, I thought I would share a  favorite low fat recipe.  Soup always makes for a delicious meal - especially in the fall...or in the winter.   We love this one and enjoy it often.   It's a quick meal for busy families.

It only takes a few ingredients and I always keep these on hand so when I get hungry for this quick and easy soup - I'm rarin' to go!

REFRIED BEAN SOUP

chopped celery and onion to taste

2 Tb. olive oil

1-15 oz. can refried beans

1-15 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained

1 - 8 - oz. jar salsa or 10 oz. can of rotel tomatoes, drained

1 - 15 oz. can 99% fat free chicken broth

1 -15 oz. can whole kernel corn, undrained

1 - 10-oz. can chunk chicken

(or fresh cooked)

Sautee celery and onion in oil. The veggies add a nice crunch and add nutrition. I use as many low-sodium or lowfat ingredients as possible.

Stir in refried beans first, then

gradually add broth.

Add remaining ingredients; stir and heat.

(I drained the beans in this darling mini colander - a fun gift from a sister of my heart, Lois.

She's the one who gave me this recipe a few years ago.  It's one of the most repeated recipes in my kitchen.)

Or if you're in a hurry, just mix all six canned ingredients in a large saucepan in order given and heat through.

This tasty dish is low in fat - and has 49 grams of fiber - total - in this recipe!!

1 c. = Calories: 160; fat: 3 gr.;fiber:7 gr.

It is wonderful with a grilled sandwich,  quesadilla or tortilla chips.

Enjoy every slurp!

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