Super Bowl Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Line a 12-inch platter with the shredded lettuce.
• Stir together black beans, sweet pepper, and green onions.
• Spoon atop lettuce, leaving a lettuce border.
• Dollop sour cream atop bean mixture; gently spread in a smooth layer atop beans, leaving a border.
• Sprinkle with jalapeno peppers and lime peel.
• Drain excess liquid from salsa.
• Stir in avocado; spoon atop sour cream layer, leaving a border.
• Sprinkle cheese atop.
• Top with a layer of chopped ripe olives and sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, if desired.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 6 hours.
• Serve with Homemade Tortilla Chips or purchased chips.
• Makes about 32 appetizer servings.
• Homemade Tortilla Chips: Cut ten 6-inch flour tortillas into wedges.
• Place in single layers on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 to 15 minutes or until dry and crisp.
• Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare and bake Homemade Tortilla Chips.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
• Prepare layered dip.
• Cover and chill up to 6 hours.

Steps:

• Melt processed cheese in a slow cooker on Low. Cook and stir pork sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix sausage into processed cheese in the cooker, stir in salsa, hot sauce, and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 2 hours; serve hot.