Creepy Peepers

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because it gives us the chance to be whatever we want to be for one day! I also love it because it makes entertaining so easy. Stores have countless items to decorate the house, costumes are readily available practically anywhere, and the food ideas are endless. And they set up temporary stores dedicated only to Halloween! What could be better or easier?
Since adults immediately gather in the kitchen, we need the table to look just as ghoulish as the haunted house set up for the kids. This recipe is great because of its taste, and it plays into the creepy part of this holiday. Before you know it, you’ll have people asking: Jeepers, creepers, where’d you get them Creepy Peepers?

Creepy Peepers

• Olive & Herb Cheese Ball Mix™
• 8 oz. softened cream cheese
• Sliced black olives
• Paprika

Combine first 2 ingredients; chill 2 hours. Roll cream cheese mixture into 1-inch balls; press 1 olive slice on each ball to make an eye. Arrange on a serving platter; sprinkle with paprika. Makes 10-12 servings.

Tips:

• Use green pimento-stuffed olives for a different look.
• Serve on a fun, Halloween-themed plate with an assortment of whole olives.
• These are best served with a sturdy cracker such as Wheat Thins^® or Triscuits^®.

Happy Halloween Dip

Ingredients
Bold Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1 Tbsp. hot sauce
1 large orange bell pepper
2-3 large pitted black olives (optional)
Blue Aztec Chips

Directions
Combine first 3 ingredients; chill 2 hours. Lay the orange pepper on it’s side; slice off the top side to make an opening in the pepper. Carve a face around the stem as the nose. Fill pepper with dip. If desired, before filling with dip, slice black olives in half and press behind the eyes and mouth to make them more distinct. Serve with Blue Aztec Chips. Makes 10-12 servings.

Creamy Swiss Spinach Dip

Ingredients
Bountiful Beer Bread Mix^®
12 oz. beer
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese
4 Tbsp. Spinach & Herb Dip Mix
1 Tbsp. Garlic Garlic™

Directions
Prepare Bountiful Beer Bread Mix^® as directed on package with beer; spread dough into greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes; cool. Hollow bread, reserve top and insides. Combine remaining ingredients; spoon into bread. Wrap bread in foil and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Cube reserved bread and use for dipping. Makes 8-10 servings.

Cheesy Chive Chicken Queso Dip

Ingredients
1 packet Cheesy Chive Warm Dip Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1 lb. pasteurized processed cheese, cubed
10 oz. can diced tomatoes with chilies
12. oz. can chunk chicken breast, drained

Directions
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and heat through. Makes 8-10 servings.