Beneficial Thinking

There are many different ways to make Skyline Dip, but here is my family's version...

Ingredients:
1 can refried beans
1 package Philadelphia cream cheese
1 can of Skyline chili (Cincinnati chili), 15 oz.
1 package of mild cheddar cheese, 8 oz.

Directions:

1. In a casserole dish, layer the items in the order listed above (refried beans on the bottom, cheese on the top).
2. Bake in a 350 degree oven or microwave on high until the cheese melts.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients:
2 cans whole water chestnuts
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 package bacon
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
toothpicks

Directions:

1. Drain water chestnuts and soak in soy sauce for 15-30 minutes.
2. Remove water chestnuts from soy sauce and wrap in 1/2 slice of bacon, skewer with toothpick, place in baking dish.
   (Note: if water chestnuts are really small, 1/3 slice of bacon will work)
3. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
4. Meanwhile, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl.
5. Remove baking dish from oven and drain grease from the dish. 
6. Dip skewered bacon-wrapped water chestnuts in ketchup mixture and place back in baking dish.
7. Bake for another 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.