Apple Cider Deviled Eggs

Makes a great appetizer or side dish!

One of the wonderful things about the holidays is the delicious food that is served to go with it!  When I think of deviled eggs two times come to my mind.  Thanksgiving and Easter but really there is no bad time for deviled eggs!  I love me some protein packed creamy deviled eggs!   They can be served as a appetizer, a snack or as a side dish the choice is yours.

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Crab Dip with Tang

Refreshing dip with a tangy zing

Ingredients

2 tbsp sour cream

2 1/2 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp celery salt

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp parsley chopped

8 oz imitation crab

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped celery

pepper to taste.

Directions

1. In a salad bowl, mix together the first five ingredients
2. With hand separate imitation crab into smaller chunk pieces, add to mixture
3. Add remaining ingredients toss to coat well.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours

This is a recipe out there that our daughter loves!  You have the meaty texture from the immitation crab and the nice crunch from the red onion and clelery all mixed in with a zesty tang!  I always try to serve this dip with a variety of crackers.  Ritz, Wheat Thins, Tortilla chips.  It gives people a chance to find there happy place. 

Addictive Layered Mexican Dip

Quick and simple, this is a great appetizer or potluck food!

 

Ingredients

(1)  9 oz. can bean dip -fat free is good
1 cup sour cream – reduced fat.
1 ½ tblsp taco seasoning packet
2 green onions - root ends trimmed, dark green ends trimmed, minced
4.25 oz. can chopped black olives - drained
1 large tomato – diced
1 cup salsa
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese – reduced fat
     ½ tsp chili seasoning
¼ cup diced red onion
     ¼ cup bruised and chopped cilantro

Directions

In a bowl combine the bean dip and taco seasoning packet until well blended.  In a separate bowl combine the sour cream and chili seasoning until well blended.  Begin layering all the ingredients on a 1-2 inch deep serving plate as follows;

1. Bean dip
2. Sour cream
3. Green onions, olives, tomato, and red onion
4. Salsa
5. Cheddar cheese
6. Top with fresh cilantro

Refrigerate until ready to serve

Tip
I make this with reduced or fat free ingredients you don't loose the flavor and create a healthier dip.  I like to serve it using different varieties of chips.  I think it helps to make it interesting and colorful.