Frugal Superbowl Goodies !

Below are the super frugal & easy recipes we are making at our house today:

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (3 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
RITZ Crackers

Directions:
BEAT cheeses and dressing with mixer until blended.
ADD onions and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
FORM into football shape on serving plate; coat with bacon bits. Add pimento strips for "lacing." Serve with crackers (From foodnetwork.com)

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Barbecue Little Smokies

Place sausages in Crock Pot and pour BBQ Sauce over to cover.(we use Sweet Baby Rays-mmm)

Cook in crock pot on LOW for 2hrs.

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Cheesy Dip:

•1 lb pasteurized process cheese (we use Velveeta)
•1 can diced Rotel tomatoes with chilies (10 oz)

Cut the cheese into small chunks and begin to melt on the stove top
Add in Rotel tomatoes.
Continue to cook until melted.
Serve with Tostitos!

(taken from Rotel Site)

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Cheddar Bruschetta:

1 large ready to eat pizza crust

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 teaspoon garlic salt

4 Roma tomatoes

2 teaspoons dried basil

pepper to taste

2 cups pizza cheese (blend mozzarella and cheddar)

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions: Brush crust with melted butter, sprinkle with garlic salt. Arrange thinly sliced tomatoes on pizza. sprinkle basil. Add pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cheese. Heat bread in a covered grill for 5-8 min until cheese is melted. Serve while hot.
(taken from cdkitchen)