This weekend is the biggest weekend in college basketball and, chance are, you’re probably either going somewhere to watch some of the games, or you’re having people over. Whether you’re a guest or a host, you still have to have something on hand to feed those frenzied basketball fans, which is why you need a foolproof go-to recipe that you can pull off in a snap.

For me, this recipe is Chocolate Chip Cheese Dip.

It’s quick and easy, plus, if you bake much, you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand. I like to serve this dip with either vanilla wafers or plain graham crackers; however, you can serve it with whatever you have on hand, provided it’s a simple cookie or cracker with a flavor that won’t compete with the richness and sweetness of the dip.

Chocolate Chip Cheese Dip

• 1 8oz package of cream cheese, softened (I use Neufchatel because it’s a little easier to mix)
• ½ c. butter, softened
• ¾ c. confectioners sugar
• 2 T brown sugar
• ¼ t vanilla
• ¾ c. miniature chocolate chips
• ¾ c. chopped pecans, optional

Mix butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars and vanilla, then fold in chips and nuts. Chill for at least two hours before serving.

Photo credit: Bella’s Bistro