Nola Cajun Fiesta Dip Food

NOLA CAJUN FIESTA DIP

Steps:

• Mix avocados, Seasoning Mix, tomato and lime juice in medium bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare Rice Mix as directed on package. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Spread 1/2 of the rice mixture in 11x7-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the crumbled cooked sausage and cheese. Repeat layers. Top with avocado mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.

HOT CRAB AND CORN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the corn and jalapeno; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the corn mixture to a large bowl and add the crabmeat. Stir in the monterey jack, sour cream and 1/2 cup crushed crackers. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish.
• Combine the remaining 1/2 cup crushed crackers with the cheddar, chives and Old Bay in a medium bowl. Work the remaining 1 tablespoon butter into the crumb mixture with your fingers until combined. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the crab mixture. Bake until golden brown and heated through, about 20 minutes.
• Serve with butter crackers or sliced baguette.

SPICY CAJUN MARINADE & BASTE

Steps:

• Put everything except the juice in a blender or jar with tight fitting lid and mix until completely blended.
• Transfer to a resealable plastic bag, add the items to be marinated and place bag in refrigerator.
• Turn bag several times while marinating.
• Marinating Times:.
• 2-4 hours Beef.
• 1-2 hours Chicken or Pork.
• ½ hour Shrimp.
• As a basting sauce, mop onto meat or kabobs during grilling or roasting.
• Also may be added, in limited amounts, to Cajun or Creole dishes for some added heat if you adjust the salt amount for the combined dish.

CAJUN SPINACH DIP TO DIE FOR

Steps:

• Melt butter in 1 quart saucepan.
• When bubbly, add veggies. Saute until onion begins to look translucent.
• Add herbs and seasonings, stir well.
• Add flour and stir until blended.
• Add cream/milk and whisk until mixture thickens.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stir frequently.
• Add spinach and stir in well.
• Cover and continue to simmer another 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in pepper sauce, allow to cool for 1 1/2 hours.
• May be served hot right from the pot!
• Want it cold? Refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours.
• Freezes well.

NOLA CAJUN FIESTA DIP

Steps:

• Mix avocados, Seasoning Mix, tomato and lime juice in medium bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare Rice Mix as directed on package. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Spread 1/2 of the rice mixture in 11x7-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the crumbled cooked sausage and cheese. Repeat layers. Top with avocado mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.