{hot spinach artichoke dip}

2 cups parmesan cheese
1 (10 oz.) box frozen spinach- thawed
1 (14 oz.) can plain artichoke hearts (chopped)
2/3 cup sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp. minced garlic

Mix together the parmesan cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts. Add in remaining ingredients and mix well. Place in 9x13 pan and bake @ 375 degrees for about 20-30 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or crusty bread.

* I think this recipe came from my sister in law, Joy's sister in law :) ha!

Jackie's Bean Dip

1 can refried bean
1 c. picante sauce
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 c. sour cream
1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tbs. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
tortilla chips

Combine first eight ingredients in slow-cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until heated through, stirring once or twice. Serve with tortilla chips.

Brown Sugar Apple Dip

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup soft brown sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla

Beat all three ingredients together on high for 3-5 minutes until it's very well incorporated and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times while mixing to ensure ingredients blend well. Serve with sliced apples for dipping.

This is a really yummy recipe. I am making some to take with some apples to the people I visit teach. I stole the idea from this cute blog, Simple Abundance.