7 layer dip and other yummy recipes?

ssg73

Hey S and i are in charge of bringing chips and dips to the bbq on Sat.  I want to make a 7 layer dip does anyone have a recipe that they use?  Also any other show stoppers would be great.  Nothing fancy just super yummy.

Thanks

 

thiswillbe

I don't have a 7-layer dip recipe, but onion dip (Lipton onion soup + sour cream) is super easy and lots of people like it. Just thought I'd throw it out there in case you want to take more than one dip... It's not a show stopper, though...

ssg73

we are totally making the onion dip...who doesn't like that!  Just wanted something a little different too.  Thanks

berriesnpie

My absolute favorite dip recipe is basil walnut and feta. But that doesn't sound like it fits in with your theme. Here's a recipe for my favorite mexican-y layered dip. It's not really 7 layers tho, more like 4:

 

Triple-Treat Salsa Spread

1 lb cream cheese

2 Tbs milk

1/3 cup tomato based salsa (if I don't have some laying around, I usually just mix 1 chopped tomato w/ a hot chili or crushed red pepper)

1 cup cilantro-chile pesto (recipe below)

1 1/2 cups avocado salsa, recipe below (or regular tomato salsa)

Line a  fairly straight-sided dish (5-6 inches diameter and at least 2 inches deep) with plastic wrap. Smooth the wrap as much as possible and leave some overhanging the sides of the dish. Beat half the cream cheese with the milk so it is easily spreadable but not runny. Spread this mixture as evenly as possible over the bottom of the dish. Chill for 30 min. Spread the peso over the cream cheese and chill for 5 minutes while you beat the remaining cream cheese with the tomato salsa. Spread this mixture over the pesto. Chill for at least 4 hours, or up to 2 days. Just before serving, make the avocado salsa (or make the salsa in advance and add the avocado at the last minute). Place a serving dish or bowl on top of the dip and invert them. Pull the plastic wrap off. Spoon the salsa on top and serve.

I think it tastes best once it's softened slightly and it more scoopable, which would work for a BBQ.If I'm feeling lazy, I just buy good tomato salsa and make the pesto (this also avoids avocado browning issues) But the avocado salsa does make it more "show-stopping".

Cilantro-Chile Pesto. 

1 1/2 cups cilantro

5 cloves garlic

1 jalapeno

2 poblano chilies (either raw, or roasted and peeled)

1/2 large red onion

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 tsp salt

In a food processor or blender, mix all the ingredients until smooth. This makes  1 1/2 cups.

Avocado Salsa

2 large ripe avocados, peeled and diced

1 Tbs lime juice

1Tbs olive oil

1/3 cup minced red onion

1/4 cup diced red pepper

3 jalapenos, minced

1 large seeded and chooped tomato (about 3/4 cup)

1 Tbs chopped cilantro

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Mix avocado with the lime juice and olive oil, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning. 

 

 

nevr2amazin

Salsa poured over cream cheese. An old boss introduced me to it and it is fabulous...plus easy!

jen-n-jess

The best website for finding a good recipe is allrecipes.com. I love it because you can sort recipes by rating and people review recipes and give tips. I have made many things from this site and I look at the site about once a day!