Cheese Ball

This is a cheese ball recipe that has been around in my family for awhile.  It's simple and delicious!

What you will need:

8 oz cream cheese

1 bottle of Kraft cheese

1 tbsp. minced onion

1/4 tsp garlic salt

crushed nuts (whatever you prefer)

Mix everything together and let sit overnight.  Form into a ball and roll in crushed nuts of your choice.

Deviled Eggs

Makes 12

6 hard boiled eggs (large)

3 Tablespoons of mayo

1 Tablespoon of sugar

1 teaspoon of mustard (honey mustard is good as well)

1 teaspoon of vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

paprika (optional)

For easier peeling use older eggs near the SELL BY date, fresh eggs are harder to peel.

To boil eggs, place them in enough cold water to cover completely, bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

Reduce to medium heat and cook for 12 more minutes. 

Promtply chill by placing in a bowl with cold water and ice.  This keeps the yolks a bright yellow.  Keep adding ice as necessary.  Rapid chilling will prevent the green ring to appear on the yolk.

Remove shells from eggs, and halve them lengthwise with a knife. 

Carefully remove yolks, and place in a bowl.

Mash yolks with a fork, and add remaining ingredients.

Very carefully spoon mixture back into egg white halves.  Garnish with a light sprinkling of paprika.

These are very yummy!  I hope you enjoy!

"Healthy" Spinach Artichoke Dip

aPrep Time: 15 min
Start to Finish: 45 min
Makes: 10 servings (1/4 cup each)
50% less fat~50% less sat fat~36% fewer calories~120 calories

4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves (4 oz)
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (1oz)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
Baguette slices, if desired
Assorted raw vegetables, if desired

1.  Heat oven to 350F.  Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2.  Place spinach in microwavable casserole dish; add 1/4 cup of water.  Cover; microwave on high for 2 minutes.  Drain well, pressing spinach with paper towels to remove excess liquid.  Chop spinach.

3.  In large bowl, beat cream cheese with spoon until smooth.  Beat in mayonnaise, 3 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese, milk, garlic, and basil until well blended.  Stir in spinach and artichokes.  Spread evenly in baking dish.  Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon cheese.

4.  Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.  Serve with baguettes or raw veggies. 


This is just as good as the non healthy version.  Totally worth a try!