Monday Menu...Taco Dip & Pizza Dip - lazy anytime lunch/dinner/snack

TACO DIP

 

(2) 8oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 8oz. mild or medium salsa
chopped lettuce
tomato cubes
grated Cheddar cheese (or whatever you like)
sliced black olives (optional)
tortilla chips or nacho chips

Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa.  Pour into a pie plate or bowl.Top with chopped lettuce, tomato cubes and grated cheese. Add olives, if desired.
Serve with chips.

 PIZZA DIP

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 tbs chopped green bell pepper
• 2 oz pepperoni sausage, chopped
• 2 tbs sliced black olives

1. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, oregano, parsley, and basil.
2. Spread mixture in the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate, or a shallow microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread the pizza sauce over all. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, then top with green pepper, pepperoni and olive slices. Cover, and microwave for 5 minutes. Serve hot.