Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

This is one of Aunt Katherine's recipes. I love them! So does everyone else I know.

3 cans whole water chestnuts, cut the large ones in half
1 lb bacon cut into 1/3's
1 cup ketchup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar

wrap bacon around water chestnuts, secure with a toothpick, bake at 350 for 30 minutes, remove from oven, drain off fat, pour sauce made from ketchup, sugar, and vinegar over the chestnuts, bake for 30 minutes more

this recipe makes appx. 2 9x13 size pans

Layered Bean Dip

First Layer
Mix together and spread in an 8 x 8 pan:

1 can refried beans

1/4 c. salsa

Second Layer
Mix together and spread on top of bean mixture:
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. taco seasoning
1 clove finely chopped garlic

Third Layer
Sprinkle 1/4 c. cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Then top with chopped:
Tomatoes
Green onions
Olives
Cilantro
Avocado

Serve with tortilla chips. Yum!

Hot Artichoke Dip

This recipe was actually one of Dave's that he just brought home and we had it this past weekend. It was sooooo good! We all loved it, even the kids. I know there is already an artichoke dip on here, but it was too good not to share, it is also very easy to make.

2 jars of artichoke hearts
1 can diced green chilies
1 pkg of Knorr Leek Soup Mix
2 pkgs of Italian Cheese Blend
1 cup mayo

Combine altogether in a crock pot, set to low for an hour to 1 1/2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Artichoke Heart Dip

8 oz. Cream Cheese softened
4 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1 14 oz. can Chopped Artichoke Hearts

Mix together and bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Serve with sliced French Bread