I got my blue light!

Are you going to Light It Up Blue?

April is Autism Awareness month. As said before, both of my boys have Autism Spectrum Disorder so this is very dear to me. Beginning tomorrow, April 1st, lets all go blue! I am going to change my porch light to a blue bulb and wear blue.  What will you do to show your support? For more info, click on the link below. Thanks!
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Loaded Potato Skins

• 6 baked potatoes (cooled)
• 1 pkg bacon (cooked; crumbled)
• 2-3 cups shredded mexican blend cheese
• melted butter
• salt/pepper
• green onions chopped (optional)

Preheat broiler.  Scoop out potatoes leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on bottom.  Save the "inside" for another use.  Brush skins with melted butter. Put under broiler for about 2-3 minutes, watching not to burn.  Remove from oven and top with salt, pepper, cheese, then bacon. Place back under broiler until cheese is melted.  Top with green onions and serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
• 10 ounces chopped spinach - thawed and squeezed of excess water
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts - drained well
• 1/2 cup green onion, tops only - divided
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - divided
• 1 cup mozzarella - divided
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic - minced 

Heat oven to 350 degrees F and set aside 1/4 cup green onion, 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. 
Blend together remaining ingredients and pour into an 8x8 greased baking dish. 
Top with the onions and cheese that have been set aside and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and cheese is melted. 
Serve hot with crackers or tortilla chips.