Cajun Party Dip Faves

With two of my favorite parties coming up in the same week, I've been busy making dips for either my own parties or other parties that I'm going to. Here are a few more of my favorite dips that are Cajun "must haves" for your Super Bowl or Mardi Gras parties. Cest bon, cher! Bon Appetit!

Spicy Creole Guacamole

3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 small (8 ounce) can, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 small onion, minced
1 tbs. chopped cilantro
1 tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sea salt

Mash avocados in a medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, salt, and mix well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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Creamy Crawfish Dip

1/2 lb. peeled crawfish tails
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, sliced thin
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbs.'s white wine
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz.'s cream cheese, softened


Combine all ingredients except the Parmesan cheese in  large bowl. Mix gently and spoon into a medium sized, buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over top and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Fab with mini croissants!

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Baked Muffaletta Dip

1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 cup cooked ham, cubed
1 cup provolone or mozarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell peppers, chopped
1 6 oz. jar Spanish olives, chopped and drained
1 small can sliced black olives, drained
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped

Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Spoon into a 9 inch pie plate and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with crackers or toasted baguettes. (recipe below)

Toasted Baguettes

1 French baguette
4 tbs.'s butter, melted
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbs. chopped fresh parsley

Slice baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Combine melted butter, garlic, and parsley, and brush mixture on top side of bread. Bake @ 325 degrees for 5 minutes. Turn and brush other side and bake for 3 more minutes.







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For more of my Super Bowl recipes, click here.

And don't forget the King Cake. 

Happy Super Bowl Sunday, ya'll!

And if it's Super Bowl Sunday, can Mardi Gras be far behind? Stay tuned for my Mardi Gras faves. Merci beaucoup for stopping by!

Cajun Super Bowl Party Dips

Here are a few of my favorite dip recipes that I plan to make for my Super Bowl party. They are really easy to make and are out of this world, cher!  The Jalapeno Cheese Dip is sinfully good and I could eat the whole bowl! Enjoy!











 Jalapeno Cheese Dip

1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup light mayo
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Creole or yellow mustard
1 or 2  jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
Few shakes of Tabasco
2 tbs.'s fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbs.'s bread crumbs

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. To serve cold,  omit the breadcrumbs, place in a dip bowl, and serve with tortilla chips.

To serve hot, place dip in a lightly greased, 1 quart baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Serve with chips or mini toasts.

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Baked Muffaletta Dip

Spicy Cajun Crab Dip

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And for a little lagniappe, here are a few more things on my menu.

Mini Muffalettas

24 count, mini Muffaletta rolls or dinner rolls
1 jar Italian olive salad

1 lb. smoked ham, sliced thin

1/2 lb. provolone cheese slices, sliced thin

1/2 lb. hard salami, sliced thin

Creole or Dijon mustard

Slice rolls in half and place, inside up, on large cookie sheet. Spread the top half of rolls with Creole mustard and bottom half with olive salad. Layer salami, cheese, double layer of ham, on top of olive salad. Top with roll. Serve cold or cover with a tent of foil and place in a 300 degree oven for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Spicy Cajun Chicken Wings

3 lbs. boneless chicken wings
2 cups hickory smoke barbecue sauce
1 tbs. Creole mustard
2 tsp.'s minced garlic

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 tbs.'s Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs. Tabasco sauce
1 tbs. Cajun seasoning

 

Combine all ingredients except chicken wings, in large crock pot and mix well. Add chicken wings and stir to coat. Cook on low for 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Serves 6 

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For more of my Super Bowl recipes, click here.

Hope ya'll have a great Super Bowl weekend! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!