Having company on short notice? Make one of these delicious, budget-friendly recipes:
VELVEETA Hot 'N Cheesy Crab Dip
VELVEETA Ultimate Queso Dip
Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip
VELVEETA Hot 'N Cheesy Crab Dip
Trim 3 grams of fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat, per serving from our tasty crab dip by preparing with VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product and BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (6-1/2 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
Instructions:
Mix first 4 ingredients in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve with WHEAT THINS Crackers or assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.
Makes 2-1/2 cups or 20 servings, 2 Tbsp each.
Recipe Tips:
Halving the recipe: Cut ingredients in half; mix in 1-qt. microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 2 min. Serve as directed. Makes 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
Keeping it safe: Hot dips should be discarded after setting at room temperature for 2 hours or longer.
Cutting up VELVEETA: Cut VELVEETA (the whole loaf) into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Then, cut each slice crosswise in both directions to make cubes.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (Full Fat products): 80 calories, 6g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 5g protein, 8%DV vitamin A, 6%DV vitamin C, 10%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Nutrition Information Per Serving(Velveeta Light and Light/Reduced Fat Sour Cream): 70 calories, 3g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 6g protein, 8%DV vitamin A, 6%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
VELVEETA Ultimate Queso Dip
Refrigerate the leftovers of this cheesy dip, then reheat and spoon over hot baked potatoes or cooked pasta.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
Instructions:
Mix ingredients in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min.
Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, WHEAT THINS Crackers or tortilla chips.
Makes 3 cups or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
Size-Wise Tip:
When eating appetizers at a social occasion, preview your choices and decide which you'd like to try instead of taking some of each.
Substitute:
Prepare using VELVEETA Mild Mexican Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product.
Ro*Tel is a product of ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip
When serving this dip at a party, pour the prepared dip into a small slow cooker set on LOW. This will keep the dip warm and at the ideal consistency for several hours. For best results, stir the dip occasionally to prevent hot spots. Refrigerate any leftover dip. Then, reheat and toss with your favorite hot cooked pasta.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions:
Microwave all ingredients in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Serve with tortilla chips and cut-up fresh vegetables.
Makes 4 cups or 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
Variation:
Prepare using VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.
To Halve:
Cut ingredients in half; combine in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 2 min. Serve as directed. Makes 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
Keeping It Safe:
Hot dips should be discarded after sitting at room temperature for 2 hours or longer.
How to Cut Up VELVEETA:
Cut VELVEETA (the whole loaf) into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Then, cut each slice crosswise in both directions to make cubes.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 70 calories, 5g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 25%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Ro*Tel is a product of ConAgra Foods, Inc.
