As I write this post, I smell the sweet fragrance of pumpkin spice wafting from my lit candle. Though not a fan of the pumpkin taste, I love the smell of pumpkin and other fall scents.

If you dropped in for a visit at my house, you would smell my pumpkin candle unless I am cooking or baking in the kitchen. 🙂

Moving my summer recipes to the side, I welcome the comfort foods of fall. One of our family’s favorite fall recipes is a simple Warm Mexican Dip. The below recipe is not my own. One of our neighbors blended the ingredients, and I enjoy the non-spicy version of his concoction.

With only 5 ingredients, this Warm Mexican Dip is great for parties, heavy snacks, or a meal. Yum!

Warm Mexican Dip

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb. mild rolled sausage
• 1 lb. hamburger
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 lb. Velveeta cheese
• 1 jar mild salsa

Instructions:

1. Brown the sausage and hamburger in a skillet.

2. Add cream of mushroom soup and salsa.

3. Slice Velveeta and add to warm mixture.

4. Stir over medium heat until cheese is melted and heated through.

5. Serve with tortilla chips.

If you enjoy a bit more spice to your Mexican dishes, then choose a spicy sausage and hot salsa to add more kick. When serving this hearty Warm Mexican Dip, I include corn bread and fresh vegetables.

This recipe fills my Dutch oven which our family does not eat in one meal. Therefore, I freeze the leftovers saving me money, energy, and time on a future busy day.

As you prepare your family’s favorite recipes, consider making extra to freeze. Then on busy nights, you only need to add a few extras to feed your family while using time wisely. Happy planning!

Question: What is one of your family’s favorite fall recipes?