BLT Dip…

With the Super Bowl a few short weeks away, I thought I would share this with you.

 The original recipe calls for seasoning salt and onion powder. I replaced those with Ranch Dressing seasoning mix. This is simple recipe and a true crowd pleaser.

Serve with crackers, bread or even vegetables. For those who like to get creative, cut shapes out of your bread such as stars, or footballs.

For my dieting friends, you can still have this wonderful dip, just use light mayonnaise, non-fat sour cream and omit the bacon drippings.

 I like to use this instead of mayonnaise on my BLT sandwich.

Ingredients:

1 lbs cooked bacon, crumbled

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon of bacon drippings

2 teaspoons of Ranch Dressing mix

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover

Refrigerate for at least half hour before serving.

Fried Apples…

I love fried apples, but do not make them every often. This way it keeps a special food, like at the holidays. I was unable to locate my grandmother’s exact recipe, and with the help of my aunt, I winged it. This comes close to what I remember.

 With fried apples, you can eat them alone, a side dish or even use them to top crêpes, blintz, oatmeal or pancakes.

Yes, you can make these in a Crock-Pot or slow cooker! See below...

If you wanted to make these like a true Southern cook,  replace the butter for bacon grease. I think this is actually how Grandma made hers. I would suggest if you use the bacon grease omit the salt.

Ingredients:

6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 dash of nutmeg

Directions:

In a large skillet, melt butter. Arrange apples evenly over skillet bottom. Add brown sugar, then salt. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes until apples are tender. You do not want mushy apples, tender but not mushy. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Crock pot method:

Arrange apples in bottom of cooker, add sugar and spices. Place a pat of butter one top of each apple slice. Cook on low for 3 hours sitr gently, cook another 2 - 3 hours until soft but still tender.