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Healthy 7-Layer Dip

Healthy 7-Layer Dip

With football season in full swing, my family is always asking what kind of snacks we’re having on Sunday’s.  Although chicken wings are always a classic, dips are always a hit.  7-layer dip is like the best of every flavor world.  From beans to guacamole…

Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke dip is one I enjoy very much, but my stomach disagrees.  So much dairy involved, I just couldn’t handle it anymore.  I would later end up regretting every bite with every sign of stomach pain.  I’ve created a dip that tastes just as…

Goat Cheese Jalapenos with Candied Bacon

Goat Cheese Jalapenos with Candied Bacon

These were first introduced to me as Armadillo Eggs from a guy I worked with in college.  He was famous for them within the organization.  For every potluck, picnic, or gathering he was called upon to bring his Armadillo Eggs.  I started making them immediately after because I absolutely loved them.

This version is my grown-up version.  I wanted something more than just cream cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon.  My favorite flavor combination is sweet and spicy.  The addition of dates and the candied bacon makes these appetizers a home run for any party occasion whether it be for a BBQ or Super Bowl party.  My husband devours these guys, so they are frequently on our table during football season.

Goat Cheese Jalapenos with Candied Bacon

Ingredients

  • 10 jalapenos, sliced in half and seeds and membranes removed
  • 5 oz. plain goat cheese
  • 6 medjool dates, minced
  • 20 slices of bacon
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350⁰F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with foil and top with a baking rack.
  3. Fill each jalapeno slice with goat cheese and top with a sprinkle of date pieces. Brush each slice of bacon with maple syrup then wrap each jalapeno slice tightly.
  4. Place on the baking rack and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is cooked to your liking. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

 

Sweet Potato Nachos

Sweet Potato Nachos

My husband and I love nachos but don’t eat chips often. It is obviously not a super healthy dish, more of a guilty pleasure that we have once in a blue moon. I had a bunch of sweet potatoes around that were going to go…