Jamies Beer Cheese Game Day Dip Recipes

JAMMY DODGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk, water and extract until mixture forms a ball. , On a lightly floured sheet of parchment, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer dough and paper to a baking sheet; refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Using a floured 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut out centers of half of the cookies. Place solid and window cookies 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Bake at 325° until edges are lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Dust window cookies with confectioners' sugar. Spread 2 teaspoons jam on bottoms of solid cookies; top with window cookies.

GAME DAY BEER AND CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• 1. Slice the very top off of bread, hollow out the inside. Cut the bread from inside into chunks.
• 2. In lg saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring over medium heat for 6 mins, or until smooth and bubbly.
• 3. Pour into bread bowl. Serve w/ bread chunks and hearty crackers.

BACON BEER CHEESE DIP (AKA: GAME DAY DIP)

Steps:

• Cook bacon crisply, remove from pan to drain on paper towels; reserve grease.
• In hot grease, saute green onions until bright green and soft - drain on paper towels.
• In your Crock Pot insert or microwavable bowl, combine cream cheese, Velveeta, garlic powder and pepper flakes.
• Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir to combine and microwave again for 3 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
• Add beer and stir to "loosen" to a dippable consistency.
• Stir in bacon and green onions and serve hot with corn chips or crackers.