Shepherds Dip Recipes

SHEEPHERDERS DIP (AKA SPINACH DIP)

Steps:

• 1. Cook spinach according to package directions
• 2. Mix onions,water chestnuts, soup mix, mayonaise, sour cream,stir well.
• 3. Stir well and add spinach
• 4. hollow out a loaf of round bread and cut the inside pieces into smaller pieces. Put the dip inside the bread bowl with the pieces surrounding it for dipping into the bowl. Refridgerate till serving time. You can make this a day ahead and store in a container and fill just before serving.

SHEPHERD'S DIP

Steps:

• Clean green onions thoroughly and trim ends.
• Put in food processors and finely chop.(about 3-4 pulses until minced--don't liquify them!).
• Slice dried beef in large strips and add to food processor and mince.
• Add cream cheese, worcestershire, and garlic to food processor.
• Blend thoroughly in food processor until smooth.
• Take Shepard's loaf and cut a circle on the top large enough to make a lid that covers aprox. 2/3 of the top and remove(don't discard).
• Hollow out bread to make a bowl for the dip, careful not to hollow out to much and punch a hole through the bread round--(save the soft bread bits for dipping later!).
• Fill bread with beef and cheese mixture and place bread lid on top to seal.
• Wrap in foil and bake at 350 for 45-60min.
• Cheese dip should be hot and smooth.
• Serve on a tray with lid removed to the side tilted on round with butter crackers, soft bread bits and bread rounds.

SHEEP DIP (SHEEP DIP!)

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor combine the cheeses and process until smooth.
• Add the brandy and puree.
• Fold in the green onions, pine nuts, and dill and continue to fold until the mixture is well blended.
• Spoon into a 2-cup decorative serving bowl.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Serve with French bread, crackers or crisp breads.

SPINACH DIP IN A BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off the top of the loaf; set aside. Hollow out the bottom part, leaving a thick shell. Cut or tear the slice from the top of the loaf and the bread from inside into bite-sized pieces. , Fill the shell with dip; set on a large platter. Arrange the bread pieces and vegetables around it and serve immediately.