Tasty Thursday

Full of easy-to-make- snacks, this Thursday's feature, Batter Up Kids: Sensational Snacks by Barbara Beery, is perfect for the kid in your life, or in you!

Chill-Out Cheese Dip

1 cup softened cream cheese

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1/4 to 1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon freshly grated onion

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 (14-ounce) jar pimientos, drained

1. Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer at medium speed for about 3 minutes or until the cream cheese is whipped and fluffy.

2. Add cheese, yogurt, garlic powder, onion, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine ingredients. Fold in pimientos.

3. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use for up to 1 week.

Serving suggestions:

Serve on sandwiches, spoon into celery sticks, or use as a dip for pretzel rods, pita chips, whole wheat crackers, fresh veggies, or fresh strawberries.