Spinach Pinwheel Appetizers

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! Who's excited for 2014? I certainly am! Can't wait to watch the ball drop! Thats' my favorite part of New Year's. What about yours? Is it having a party with all your friends? Well then I have the perfect recipe for all you party people out there! 

Song: Feel This Moment by Pitbull and Christina Aguilera 

Ingredients:

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed drained & squeezed dry in paper towels
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 envelope ranch dip mix
1 jar bacon bits (or to taste)
4 green onions, chopped
1 (8 count) package 10-inch flour tortillas

Directions:
1. In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise.
2. Beat in dip mix.
3. Add green onion, bacon bits and spinach (broken up into small clumps).
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Spread mixture onto tortillas, leaving a 1/2" space around edge.
6. Roll up each tortilla tightly, and wrap each in plastic wrap.
7. Chill for several hours or overnight.
8. To serve, cut off ends and cut into 1/2" slices.

Did You Know?

On this day in 1640, Duke of Braganca crowned King Johan IV of Portugal.

Potato Casserole

Here is a great dish for all you potato lovers!

Song: My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark by Fall Out Boy

Ingredients:

• 1 (10.5 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup *

• 2 Cups Sour cream

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground black pepper

• 2 Cups Shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/3 Cup Sliced green onions

• 1 Package (30 oz.) Ore-Ida® Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

• 2 Cups Crushed corn flake cereal

• 1/4 Cup Butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, onion and hash browns until well mixed. Spoon evenly into baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together cereal and butter. Sprinkle evenly on top of hash brown mixture.
4. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if desired. Garnish with additional sliced green onion if desired.