FRUITCOCKTAIL CHEESE BALL

2 (8)oz. Packs Cream Cheese, softened
2 (15)oz. Fruit Cocktail, drained and chopped fine
1 (5) oz. Pack Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 Cup Chopped Almonds or Pecans



In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, fruit cocktail, and instant pudding mix. Add 1/4 cup almonds or pecans if desired. Shape mixture into a ball, and then roll in the remaining almonds or pecans. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Good with graham crackers or town house crackers.

TACO AND CREAM CHEESE DIP

2 Lbs. Ground Chuck
1 (16)oz. Jar Taco Sauce
1 (16)oz. Container Sour Cream
1 (8)oz. Pack Cream Cheese, softened

1 Pack Taco Seasoning Mix
1 (16)oz. Pack Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Lettuce
1Tomato, Diced
2 Green Onions, Sliced
1 Small Can Black Olives, drained

In a skillet crumble the ground beef and fry. Drain. Mix in the taco sauce and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, cream cheese and taco seasoning mix. Spread  the mixture in a medium sized serving bowl. Next layer the beef mixture. Next put the cheddar cheese and lettuce. Then top with the tomato, green onions and the black olives.

SAUSAGE AND CREAM CHEESE DIP

1 Pound of Sausage
1 (10) Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chile Peppers
2 (8)oz. Packs Cream Cheese, softened

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until it is browned and cooked. Drain. Mix tomatoes and cream cheese in with the drained sausage. Stir and continue cooking until the cheese is melted.

FELICIA'S BEEF AND CHEESE DIP

1 Lb. Ground Chuck, fried and drained
1 (11)oz. Can Condensed Cheese Soup
1 (16)oz. Can Refried Beans
1 (16)oz. Jar Picante Sauce
1 (12)oz. Jar Sliced Jalapeno Peppers
1 Lb. Velvetta Cheese, cubed


Place ground beef in a large skillet. Cook over medium high heat  until brown. Drain beef and place in a crockpot with the condensed cheese soup, refried beans, picante sauce, jalapeno peppers and cubed velvetta. Cook on low until bubbly. Serve hot with dip chips or tortilias chips.

PIZZA DIP

2 (8)oz. Packs of Cream Cheese, softened
1 1/2 Cups Sour Cream
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, can leave out
1 Cup Pizza Sauce
1/2 Cup Sliced Green Onions
1/4 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/2 Cup or More Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2/3 Cup Chopped Red  or Green Bell Pepper


Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl mix the cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, red pepper flakes, pizza sauce, green onion, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and the bell pepper. Pour this into a medium sprayed baking dish.  Bake for 10 minutes or until bubbly. Don't let get to brown on top.

RANCH CHEESE BALL

2 (8)oz. Packs Cream Cheese, softened
3 1/2 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 (1)oz. Pack of Ranch-style Dressing Mix
2 Cups Chopped Pecans


In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two small balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat the surface. Ref. for at least 2 hours or overnight.

CARAMEL DIP

16 Caramels, Unwrapped
1/4 Cup Water
1 (8)oz. Pack Crem Cheese, softened
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
In a medium kettle over medium heat or in the microwave, melt the caramels with water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in caramel mixture. Serve with apples.