I recently discovered hummus on a recommendation from the family doc suggesting sources of protein for my toddler. After trying a few kinds I thought I would try to make it myself and see how it turned out.

I had the garbanzo beans, but when it came time to follow the recipes I had found, I didn’t have all the ingredients, so I improvised… and wow, it turned out yummy! It was fun to make and even my 1.5 year old was able to help out.

This is what we now call Happy Hummus:

1 can garbanzo beans
1 T olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp seasoned pepper (McKormicks steak seasoning)
1 1/2 tsp parmesan cheese
1/4 c. cream cheese
1 tsp caesar salad dressing
1-2 T salad topping (the type with onions and bacon and additional seasonings)

Put the garbanzo beans, caesar dressing and oil in a blender, chop until a fairly creamy mixture. Add cream cheese mix until blended. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended.

Scoop into a serving bowl, grab some chips or crackers or pita and dig in!

Makes approx. 2 C. of hummus dip.