Cheese & Bacon Fries

I came up with this recipe after Jacob had Outback's fries. They are so easy and yummy!

Cheese & Bacon Fries
(Printable Version)
1 pkg frozen shoestring fries
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (3oz) pkg real bacon bits

Cook fries in oven according to package directions. Once they are crispy, top with cheese and bacon bits. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

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Homemade Salsa

This recipe came from my mother-in-law. I've tweaked it a little to fit our tastes. Everyone that tries it says it tastes like restaurant salsa!

Homemade Salsa

2 cans (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, slightly drained (You can also use about 4 cups of fresh tomatoes. Just cut them in half, squeeze a little of the juice/seeds out, and then dice them)

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 tsp. salt

2 yellow banana peppers, fresh or from a jar, seeded & chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, fresh or from a jar, seeded & chopped

fresh cilantro (a large handful of leaves only)

2-3 green onions, chopped

1/4 c. white onion, chopped

If using fresh peppers, boil them in water for about 15 minutes until soft. Then chop fine. Add everything to blender and blend until soupy.

Chill and then serve with tortilla chips.

Enjoy!!

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Sausage Dip

This is an all-time favorite with my family, church family, and friends! Whenever we are planning a youth prayer meeting and we ask what the young people want to eat they all say "sausage dip!"

Basic recipe:

1 lb. sausage, cooked and drained

2 (8oz) packages cream cheese

2 cans Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Warm on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, stirring frequently. Serve warm with tortilla chips. About 4 servings

When I make a large crockpot full for a get-together, I use: 4 lbs sausage, 5 packages of cream cheese, and 5 cans of Rotel. You can easily double or triple the recipe, just make sure you have one more package of cream cheese and can of rotel than you do pounds of sausage. (I hope that makes sense)

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