Thanksgiving is full of flavor and lots and lots of food (as we all know). Every year, my family and I eat at my grandparents’ house down the road with all my aunts, uncles and cousins. Each family brings over a dish, and we have a pot luck of sorts. My family always ends up with appetizers and dessert. A Christmas favorite from one of my mom’s cookbooks, this dip usually goes quickly.
Spicy Cheese Spread with Pita Chips
Cheese Spread
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp Milk
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
½ tsp Dried Oregano
½ tsp Chili Powder
1/8 tsp Ground Cumin
¼ tsp Paprika
Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Mix until blended and serve. Refrigerate.
Pita Chips on next page!
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Pita Chips
4 Large Pita Bread Rounds
1/3 Cup Butter, Melted
1/8 tsp Dried Oregano
1/8 tsp Chili Powder
1/8 tsp Ground Red Pepper (Cayenne)
Cut each bread round into eighths.
Separate the wedges to create two triangles.
When finished, place all pieces into a large sealable plastic bag.
Combine butter and spices and mix well. Drizzle butter mixture over pita slices in Ziploc bag. Close the plastic bag and shake, making sure the butter mixture spreads evenly around the bread.
Place wedges on a baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes or until crisp.