Here is another great one: Hidden valley ranch fingers.
1) Take a loaf of french or italian bread. Slice in half lengthwise.
2) Mix 8 oz cream cheese with half a packet of dry ranch dressing mix. It helps to use room temp cream cheese or to microwave it for 20 seconds before mixing.
3) Spread the ranch cheese onto the cut sides of the bread.
4) Top with veggies. I perfer tomatoes, green onions, and red bell peppers. Also try mushrooms, chopped broccoli, shredded carrot, or whatever you like.
5) Cover with shredded cheddar cheese.
6) Bake and/or broil until cheddar is melted.
7) Slice into 1" to 2" strips.
Seven layer dip (there are many variations of this recipe):
1) Mix cream cheese with salsa (and optionally some sour cream). Put this as a first layer in a big bowl.
2) Optionally add a layer of refried beans to the top of the cheese/salsa.
3) Add a layer shredded lettuce.
4) Add tomatoes, onions, green onions, and black olive layers.
5) Top with shredded cheddar.
6) I make it more attractive with a dash of green onions on top.
7) Use as a dip with corn chips.
