Game Day Provisions
The Technique
Ranch-Style Loaded Potato Dip
A hostess can rely on the convenience & versatility of creamy dips to fill in for a variety of needs on game day particularly when a championship game is set to unfold on the gridiron. Savvy starters are some of the most valuable players as they step in at a moments notice to satisfy hungry football fanatics quickly & pair perfectly with crisp, colorful vegetables or crunch time chips. These hard working contenders can be prepared well in advance & make smart use of common ingredients to produce quality taste that’s a cut above the rest. Ranch-Style Loaded Potato Dip starts with the basic fundamentals but looks to the bright notes of citrus juice to freshen this appetizer filled with game day charm.
Ranch-Style Loaded Baked Potato Dip
makes 8 servings
Style Points
All of the flavors you love on a baked potato can be found in this zesty 7-layer dip. Arrange strips of cheese over the top to resemble football laces for extra crunch time points.
1 {16-oz} container sour cream
1 {1-oz} packet Ranch salad dressing mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 bacon slices, cooked & crumbled
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
2 scallions, sliced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
Salt & Pepper Potato Chips
Whisk together the sour cream, the dressing mix, the garlic & the lime juice in a small bowl. Spread the mixture into 2 small oval gratin dishes. Layer evenly with the Cheddar, the bacon, the blue cheese, the scallions the parsley & the chives. Chill 1 to 24 hours. Serve with Salt & Pepper Potato Chips or pub-style French fries.
The Extra Point
Spoon the dip over baked potatoes & top with grilled steak for a tasty lunch or dinner.
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How To Juice Fresh Limes
Limes can be used in both sweet & savory foods pairing well with just about anything making them extremely versatile. They are also good for holding the bright color desired when accompanied with foods that have a tendency to change once sliced as in the case for avocados. When choosing them from produce bins, select fruit with a bright, uniform color. Pick them up & gently press them in your hand. They should feel firm with a slight give to them. If the zest is desired, take care of that task first by running the outer portion over a microplane grater, then slice the limes in half for juicing. Extracting it from the citrus is simple when the correct tool is used.
The Technique
When fresh lime juice is needed for recipe applications, it’s important to have the right device that will release every bit. A glass juicer where the reamer is set over a small bowl to collect the juice can be used or my preferred choice is a lemon press. These valuable tools are generally coated with a non-reactive finish to prevent the acid from producing off flavors. Citrus halves can be placed in the custom fit compartment then the handles pressed together to extract the juice over a small bowl. It’s efficient enough to press every bit of juice quickly. Once the task is complete, the pulp & seeds will be left behind. Simply remove the used lime halves & discard them. Before adding the juice to recipe applications, pour it through a small fine wire mesh sieve to collect any seeds or unwanted bits of pulp that may be in the bowl.
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