Ranch Dip/Dressing

1. Delicious Veggie Bars - Place 2 cans crescent rolls on cookie sheet and press together to from one crust. Bake at 325 until golden brown. Let cool. Mix 2 (8oz) cream cheese and 1 cup sour cream and 3 Tbsp. ranch mix together. Spread evenly on bread. Place desired vegetables (finely chopped vegetables- onion, celery, carrots, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, etc.) and grated cheese on top and press lightly. Cut into squares. Refrigerate until served.

2. Spinach/Ranch Dip- Make Spinach Dip per directions and add 1 Tbsp. Ranch Mix to it!

3. Ranch Burger - To every 1 lb of hamburger meat add 1 and 1/2 Tbsp of Ranch Dip/Dressing Mix. Blend thoroughly and shape into patties. Grill or oven cook until desired tenderness. Place on a toasted bun and top with your favorite toppings.

4. Cheese Pie
3 (8 oz) packages softened cream cheese
1 (4 oz) package Bleu cheese, grated
4 oz Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 cup of Ranch Dip (prepare as instructed)
6-8 different condiments (chopped ripe olives, nuts, caviar, shrimp, green onions, pimento, chopped bacon)
In 3 separate bowls, mix 1 package cream cheese with Bleu cheese, 1 package with Cheddar cheese, and 1 with Ranch Dip. Layer cheeses in pie plate starting with Bleu cheese mixture on bottom, Cheddar in the Middle, and Ranch on top. Mark off 6-8 sections with a knife or toothpick and fill each section with the condiment of your choice. The cheese part may be made ahead and refrigerated. Add topping before serving at room temperature. Serve with crackers.

5. Ranch Meatloaf
1 ½ lbs ground beef
1 egg
¼ cup oatmeal
5 tablespoons ranch seasoning
2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon ketchup
Cooking spray

Mix all the above together, except the 1 tablespoon of ketchup. Spray loaf pan and then firmly press mixture into pan. Add 1 tablespoon of ketchup to the top and spread across mixture. Bake in the oven at 375 for 35-40 minutes. Slice and serve.

6. Salsa Ranch Dressing - Add 1-2 tablespoons of salsa or taco sauce to the pre-made ranch dressing mix. AWESOME on salads (fiesta dressing) and EVEN BETTER on taco salads and tacos. Instead of using croutons, top with crumbled tortilla chips!