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Easy Quesadilla Dip with Wheat Thins
We are getting ready for a party. The Big Tournament is just a couple days away! And if you know me, you know I love a great party! If you’ve been following my blog you know that I am the go-to girl in the family when it comes to food. I’ve catered weddings and anniversary parties and cooked piles of food for family reunions and thru the years, I’ve learned one important thing when it comes to a party…
It’s ok to say yes! Do you need some help? Yes! Can I bring a salad, dessert or ___ ? The answer is always yes.
This year, I’m putting together a buffet and here are couple of shortcuts I try to remember. – Keep it simple Rule #1 when it comes to easy entertaining.
You want to make it easy & convenient for everyone to grab a beverage. For a casual get-together you can fill one side of the double-sink with ice. Or fill a large container with ice and it becomes a perfect beverage cooler. Tuck the Coca-Cola™ into the ice to keep them chilled. Bam, beverages are done!
A large pan or bucket does double-duty as an ice bath to hold beverages!
When it comes to party food, keep it simple too! Don’t try and make everything yourself. Buy some sandwiches & cut them into quarters (easy & affordable!) Have some napkins nearby so folks can grab & go.
Fingerfood is a must! For our b-ball party food I made an old family favorite Pico de Gallo to be served with a new, soon to be fav, an easy Quesadilla Dip! I’m serving this dip with bowls of Wheat Thins on the buffet and scattered thru-out the viewing area. This makes easy snacking a breeze!
If you like a spicy, sweet, creamy dip (and who doesn’t?!!) this Quesadilla Dip is perfect for your next party!
You can pick up the essentials at your local Vons – be sure to check out YouTube & watch the easy how-to videos. You’ll find more details on this recipe, as well as additional Big Tournament recipes using Mondelez and Coca-Cola products!
Be sure to pick up some Coca-Cola found in the Drinks aisle and Wheat Thins found in the Cracker aisle.
And my last tip? Prep for the game in advance because if you’re like me… you want to be able to watch the Tournament too!
No standing around the stove, or hanging out in the kitchen…. There’s basketball to watch!
What can I say… I love sports!!
Ok, now let me tell you about this Quesadilla Dip! It’s super easy with ingredients you probably already have on hand – cream cheese, green onions, cooked chicken, shredded cheese, bell peppers and pepper jelly. Chop up the fresh veggies, mix everything together and into the oven it goes. When it is hot & bubbly, remove it from the oven and it’s ready to serve.
Sweet and spicy, this is perfect game day grub!
Want to make it even easier? Toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, then you’re completely hands off!
Simple ingredients come together easily to make this yummy dip!
If you like gooey, sweet, spicy cheesiness then this easy Quesadilla Dip is the perfect side for your buffet!
Easy Quesadilla Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pkg 8 oz. brick cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup green onions sliced
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese I used a cheddar/jack combo
- 1/2 cup mixed chopped red and green peppers
- 1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
- WHEAT THINS Big Snacks
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all ingredients except WHEAT THINS until blended; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition
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Cristi Comes says
yum, this quesadilla dip looks delicious and sounds so simple to make. I love easy foods for a party. {client}
Bowl Me Over says
Me too, keeping it simple is the only way, in my opinion! 😀 Thanks Cristi!
Liza says
I love all kinds of dips! And this dip looks SOOO yummy! And as always you make it so “doable” that I’m definitely putting it on my list for our next pool party! Thank you, Debra!!!! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Pool party? You said pool party! Heading your way Liza! 😀 Seriously though – thank you very much, easy & yummy, gotta love that!
debi at Life Currents says
This quesadilla dip looks amazing! Perfect for me – I think dip is my favorite food! Well, and anything Mexican. So I love this one. And, Wheat Thins are my favorite cracker – tasty on their own, but they don’t “get in the way” of the dip flavors!
Bowl Me Over says
That’s such a great point Debi, the mild flavor of Wheat Thins makes them so versatile! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jennie Durren says
This sounds so good to me! I love quesadillas and I love dip, and this looks like it has all the best parts of both. I haven’t had Wheat Thins in way too long – thanks for reminding me how good they are.
Bowl Me Over says
Yum, yum, yum! 😀 Gotta love an easy dip that goes together so simply! Enjoy Jennie!!
Laura | Wandercooks says
Super helpful post! I always end up either running around when catering for a party or just never actually find the time to go out and speak with friends and enjoy myself! I also hate it when there are messy options like chicken wings – which are so delicious yet impossible to eat while balancing a drink in one hand and simultaneously trying to look classy while you eat it haha 😀
Bowl Me Over says
I know right? A girl always has to look classy at a party! 😀 There is nothing worse than knowing you just threw the BEST party and you didn’t get to enjoy any of it. I’m glad you found that helpful!!
April J Harris says
I totally agree, Deb, it is definitely okay to say ‘yes’ to help!! Love this Easy Quesadilla Dip – it has so much flavour and looks so creamy and luscious. I look forward to trying it at our next party!
Bowl Me Over says
Awesome April, you’ll just love it! Such a tasty option – I took the leftovers and made (real) quesadillas with it, always love re-doing a meal into an new option!!
peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
Creamy and spicy – good combo. I really like the idea of the spicy jelly.
Bowl Me Over says
I think that really bumped up the taste Peter – thanks so much for stopping by!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
We are dip people around here and this one we have never tried! It’s going on the list ASAP!
Bowl Me Over says
You’ll love it Dorothy, so perfect for an easy get-together! Have a fabulous day!!
Maeva @ Cook A Life! by Maeva says
Quesadilla is not something popular in France but it looks good and I’d love to take part to one of your parties and taste all this!
Bowl Me Over says
Well when you visit the States be sure and let us know & we’ll make it a party! 😀 Thanks for stopping by Maeva!!
christine says
This dip has me drooling! Warm dips are like my favorite thing to eat. My only issue w/ this dip is that I’m afraid I’m going to eat the entire bowl!!!
Bowl Me Over says
Yes…. that was the issue with my hubby, LOL! He loves that bit of sweetness with his meal – new winner! 😀
Erica S says
Oh this dip sounds different with the hot pepper jelly. I didn’t expect the bit of sweetness. Sounds fantastic!
Bowl Me Over says
The sweetness really gives it a nice flavor – enjoy Erica!