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Green Chile Queso with Cheddar Oregano Breadsticks
By sklesley
In 2-quart saucepan over medium to low heat, place green chiles and cumin
- 3 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 10 oz white or regular American cheese loaf, cut into cubes
- 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated soft breadsticks
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican or regular oregano leaves
The Ultimate Hash Brown Casserole
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 3-qt
- 4 cups diced smoked sausage
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp. chopped canned green chiles
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 Tbsp. flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 (30 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns, thawed (about 10 cups)
Spiced Pumpkin Latte
By sklesley
Put pumpkin, spice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat
- 2 Tbsp. canned pumpkin
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 6 oz. whole milk
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 6 oz. hot espresso or strong coffee
Slow-Cookr Maple-Brown Sugar Ham
By sklesley
Spray a 6-7 qt. slow cooker with cooking spray
- l fully cooked boneless ham (5-6 lbs.)
- 1/2 cup honey Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Double Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
By sklesley
In a large bowl, beat the butter, shortening and brown sugar for 2 minutes or until mixture resembles wet sand
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package English toffee bits (10 ounces) or almond brickle chips (7-1/2 ounces)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Simple Tomato Soup Recipe
By sklesley
Place tomatoes with juices in a blender; cover and process until pureed
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 carton (48 ounces) chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Slow-Cooked Boston Beans
By sklesley
Sort navy beans and rinse in cold water
- 1 lb. dried navy beans
- 1/4 lb. bacon strips, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 2 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Casa Ole's Chili Con Queso
By sklesley
Put all ingredients into a large bowl
- 2 large pkg. Velveeta cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 2 small cans chopped green chilies
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 small or 1/2 large can evaporated milk
Creamy Grape Salad Recipe
By sklesley
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Christmas Butter Cookie Cutouts
By sklesley
1 In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy
- Royal Icing:
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 5 teaspoons 5 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 to 5 tablespoons 4 to 5 tablespoons water
- Betty Crocker™ colored sugars
- Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles