It’s Labor Day Weekend, and we’re getting closer to football season and the start of the school year for many, so these snack ideas are doing double duty.

Everyone loves jalapeño poppers, but making them from scratch is an overwhelming chore. This baked dip makes it so simple to make big batches and you can choose to bake it with some crispy panko crumbs in one 4-cup baking dish or in smaller ramekins for individual servings.

The food processor makes quick work of the jalapeños and garlic, but you can mix everything in one bowl if you prefer. The chopping is simple to do by hand as well.

Note that the cream cheese dip makes an excellent bagel spread, too!

Watermelon Margarita
Watermelon juice: pulse cubes of watermelon in a blender. If it’s seedless, you’re good to go. If it had seeds, you’d want to try to remove most of them, then strain through a sieve to remove them.
For 1: Combine in a shaker with ice, 1/3 cup watermelon juice, 1 1/2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz orange liquor, and 3/4 oz lime juice. Shake well until icy cold then pour into salt-rimmed glass.