Ingredients: 2 cans whole green beans (can use 1/2 pound fresh green beans)8 slices bacon (uncooked)3/4 stick butter1/2 c. brown sugar1/2 t. garlic powder1/8 t. pepper Cooking Instructions Serves 6 Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap around 4-5 beans and place seam side down in a 9X13″ casserole dish. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, … [Read more...] about Green Bean Bundles
Appetizer
Pimiento Cheese
1 lb. Velveeta, cubed1 jar (7.5 oz.) pimientos (Roland’s sweet pimientos are the best!)1 c. Hellman’s mayonnaise In a microwave-safe dish melt Velveeta cubes for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir. Cook for 30 seconds more. Chop and drain pimientos. Blend into melted cheese. Cook 30 seconds more. Stir in mayonnaise. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve on your favorite … [Read more...] about Pimiento Cheese
Mississippi Sin Dip
1 loaf French bread8 oz. container of French onion dip4 oz. can green chilies, drained1 pkg. of bacon bits2 c. grated cheddar cheese8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese, softened And yes, all this cheese makes it seem very fattening, but think of all the calcium!Plus, the bacon bits provide some protein. Anyway, cut out top of French bread and scoop out insides. Mix all other … [Read more...] about Mississippi Sin Dip
Chippy Cheese Straws
1 stick margarine1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated1 T. lemon juice1 c. plus 2 T. sifted flour1 T. Worcestershire sauce1/2 t. cayenne pepper1/2 t. salt Blend margarine, cheese, lemon juice, flour, Worcestershire sauce and salt together thoroughly. Place into a cookie press (pictured below is one from Target) with a star shaped tip. Squeeze 2-3 lines on each … [Read more...] about Chippy Cheese Straws
Spicy Oyster Crackers
2/3 c. canola oil2 small pkgs. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix1 t. dill weed1/2 t. lemon pepper1/2 t. garlic powder1 lg. pkg. oyster crackers (what are they?) Mix together oil, dressing mix, lemon pepper, dill and garlic powder. Place crackers in large baking dish. Pour mixture over top and stir until they are completely coated. Cook in 200 degree oven for 20 minutes. … [Read more...] about Spicy Oyster Crackers
Cheryl’s Crab Appetizers
1 lb. imitation crab meat1 bar cream cheese, softened6 green onions, finely minced1 t. garlic powder2 t. sugar1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper, freshly ground1 pkg wonton wrappers2 T. olive oilbutter flavored non-stick cooking spray Combine crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.Spray two muffin pans with non-stick spray. Place one wonton wrapper over … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Crab Appetizers
Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
2 large eggs1/2 cup canned evaporated milk1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs4 cups vegetable oil for frying24 fresh bite-size ravioli, thawed if frozen1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan1/4 cup of olive oil4 cloves of garlic sliced in half1 35oz can of imported Italian tomatoes3 basil leaves, washed, patted dry and choppedsalt & pepper to taste In a small bowl, whisk together … [Read more...] about Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
Lettuce Wraps
4 T canola oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed and sliced in strips1 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 c. water chestnuts, chopped1 c. mushrooms, sliced finely1 medium vidalia onion, chopped finely1 t. minced garlic8 large pieces lettuce, your favorite kind1/2 c. sugar1 c. water plus 4 t. separated8 T. soy sauce, separated4 T. brown sugar4 T rice vinegar plus 1 t., separated4 … [Read more...] about Lettuce Wraps
Egg Rolls
1/2 lb. lean boneless pork2 T. peanut or sesame oil plus 2 c., divided1 – 8 oz. pkg. mushrooms, chopped1 c. chopped bean sprouts1/2 c. finely chopped water chestnuts2 green onions, finely chopped4 c. finely shredded cabbage2 T. soy sauce1 T plus 1 t. cornstarch1 – 16 oz. pkg. egg roll wrappers Process food in a food processor until finely chopped. Cook pork in 2 T. peanut … [Read more...] about Egg Rolls
Veggie Squares
2 Pillsbury crescent rolls1 bar cream cheese, softened at room temperature1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dip mixpre-made salad mix of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, chopped Flatten and pinch together crescent rolls on a cookie sheet in a rectangular shape. Cook according to package directions in the oven. Cool. In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and Hidden Ranch dip mix. … [Read more...] about Veggie Squares