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BLT Dip
By DDownes
Set aside 2 T. tomato for top
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 ½ C. ranch dressing
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 ½ C. chopped celery
- 3 T. Chopped onion
- 1 1/2 1 ½ tsp. sugar
- Set aside 2 T. tomato for top.
cheese ball dip
By DDownes
Directions 1. Have cream cheese at room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated fine
- 1/2 green bellpepper, diced small
- 2 green onions, chopped small (green & white parts)
- 1/2 c crushed pineapple (small can will do)
- 1/2 jar diced pimento (drained)... or one of those really tiny jars
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
Layered Shrimp Dip
By DDownes
Combine cream cheese and 3 Tbl
- 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 6 Tbl salsa
- 1/2 ½ C. cocktail sauce
- 3 cans (6 oz each) small shrimp-drained & rinsed
- 1 can (2 ½ oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 C. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- sliced green onions
Jo's Hash Brown Casserole
By DDownes
This cheesy hash brown casserole is a favorite! Easy to make ahead and pop in the oven about an hour before serving...
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen hash browns
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Beef Stroganoff by Jo
By DDownes
from Jo Yun
- 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 2 (10.75 oz) cans condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese
PB Golden Graham Bars
By DDownes
from Haley A combo of Smores Bars and Scotcharoos
- 1 C light corn syrup
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C creamy peanut butter
- 1 box (12 oz) Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 + cups mini marshmallows
- chocolate chips-as desired, or melted and drizzled on top
- (I used 1 handful and added last to the mix)
BBQ Pork w/Cola
By DDownes
Combine all ingredients except buns in a 4-quart slow-cooker; cook, covered, on high for 5-6 hours, until very tend...
- 2-pound boneless pork loin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup cola carbonated beverage
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 sandwich buns
White Chocolate Cereal Mix
By DDownes
from Laura
- 1 pound white chocolate
- 6 C. Crispix
- 3 C. cheerios
- 2 C. stick pretzels
- 2 C. dry roast peanuts
- 12 oz. Plain M&M
Sugar Cookies (Abby's recipe)
By DDownes
adapted from Annie's Eats
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (or 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp almond extract)
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- Zest of half a lemon (or orange)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Pull Apart Bacon and Cheese Bread
By DDownes
Cook bacon 5 over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels
- 12 bacon strips, diced
- 1 loaf (1 lb) frozen bread dough, thawed
- 2 Tbl. Olive or vegetable oil, divided
- 1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 envelope (1 oz) ranch salad dressing mix