Sunday, January 24, 2010

Pickle Wrap Dip (ghetto sushi)

Well I'm still here, and still planning on keeping this blog alive! This baby has taken a lot of energy out of me so we've been having more taco and pasta nights at our house than I care to admit. With that being said, I do make things still... just nothing nearly as fun as lollipops or rainbow cake.

Last night we had some friends over for a game night. I needed to put together a few quick appetizers and wasn't sure exactly what. I had a craving for pickle wraps though. Have you ever had them? I call them Ghetto Sushi. Why? Well, just look at them!
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They are simple and tasty, but very time consuming. If you want to make them, simple take a slice of beef, slap on cream cheese, add a pickle, wrap and slice. Like I said, easy! But quite frankly it was still more work than I was interested in. With friends on the way I decided to make a modified version. Hence the pickle wrap dip! It's totally easy and has all of the great flavors from Ghetto Sushi mixed up in an easy to share bowl.


Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish - you could just use chopped pickles, but again I was going for easy
  • 1.5 packages Carl Buddig Beef (each package is sold in a 2 oz bag... so you're using 3 ounces)
  • 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese

Directions:

  • Let cream cheese sit out for a bit so that it is easy to stir
  • Slice up beef into small pieces, use your judgement
  • Stir beef into cream cheese... make sure and mix well!
  • Now add the pickle relish. Again, mix it up!
  • Serve with Ritz crackers

That's it. No really. That's IT. Three ingredients, but one delicious dip. This was gobbled up during game night! Unfortunately, the girls lost to the boys in our battle of the sexes event but at least the treats were a success!

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P.S. it's a BOY!!! And we are over the moon excited :)

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18 comments:

Carrie said...

Your adorable!! And I love these wraps, going to have to try the dip.

Cara said...

It is hilarious that you call it ghetto sushi!!
You are so cute!

Jen said...

You're so cute! Congrats on the boy! I have never heard it called ghetto sushi, but I love those without the pickle (ew - hate pickles!) This dip looks tasty though and I might have to make it for the Superbowl.

Cate said...

I'm pretty sure you're the cutest pregnant lady on the planet.

This totally brings back memories to sixth grade. We had to give a presentation about a unique skill we had, and my best friends unique skill was making ghetto sushi!

ellysaysopa said...

You are beyond adorable! I've never had ghetto sushi but what's not to like about anything with pickles (especially now...)?

Melissa said...

You look fantastic!!

Amy said...

You look gorgeous! Not sure how I feel about this pickle dip, but I bet it's perfect for pregnancy cravings! ;)

Ingrid said...

LOL, I never had cravings with the twins but it was with my daughter that I grew a sweet tooth. I craved something sweet all the time.
~ingrid

Colleen said...

These look AWESOME! haha And congrats on a boy!

rwiawa said...

You sure do it classy! I just cut up pickle spears and wrap them in a piece of ham smeared with cream cheese. Stick a toothpick through it.

http://www.about-recipes.com/imgrec/303714-PickleThingies.jpg

RandRAdventures said...

I’ve nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger award!
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http://tastestalesandtours.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-award.html

blissfullydelicious said...

MJ, you look great! Congrats again on the pregnancy and the baby boy. P.S.: Always love your blog posts!

oishiifood said...

haha I love this post. and with those ingredients, what's not to like?

Sef said...

looks delicious... we almost have the same name.... the rookie blogger... isn't that nice?

Amy said...

This would sure hit the spot right about now, yummy!

We miss your posts, hope all is well with you :)

Mary said...

What wonderful news. You look beautiful and also made ghetto sushi sound like a real treat. This is my first visit to your blog. I love your humor and approach to food. I'll be back often to see what's cookin'. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

mickeyfan said...

Ghetto Sushi? LOVE it. This recipe would be a huge hit with my family.

Molly Jean said...

Ha! Thanks Mickeyfan ;)