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HEARTY TURKEY ‘N RICE SOUP Ingredients
Directions
2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 c. boiling water 1/2 c. celery slices 1/2 c. carrot slices 3/4 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 1/2 c. cooked rice 1 1/2 c. chopped, cooked turkey or chicken 4 oz. can mushrooms, drained
Dissolve bouillon in water. Add celery and carrot. Cover and simmer 2025 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Stir until cheese is melted. Yield: (5) 1 cup servings.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Buck ~ Zumbrota, MN
MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES Ingredients
Directions
3/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tsp. baking soda 2 cups flour, sifted 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt
Melt shortening over low heat. Cool. Add sugar, molasses and eggs; beat well. Sift flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Add to first mixture. Mix well; chill. Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets, two inches apart. Bake at 375~ for 8-10 minutes.
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PRETZEL DIP Ingredients
Directions
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Fiesta dip 16 oz. sour cream 1/2 c. red and yellow bell peppers, chopped 1/2 c. taco cheese
Mix together. Serve with pretzels
Submitted by: Audrey Gatchell ~ Mankato, MN November 28, 2013 • The Free Press • Holiday Spectacular - 7
CORN PUDDING Ingredients
Directions
2 eggs 1 c. unsalted butter, melted 8 oz. box cornbread mix 15 oz. can whole kernel corn 15 oz. can cream style corn 1 c. sour cream 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
Use part of the butter to coat the inside of a 3-quart casserole. Combine remaining butter with cornbread mix, drained whole kernel corn, cream style corn and sour cream. Mix thoroughly and put into buttered casserole. Spread corn syrup on top, then sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake 1 hour at 350~. Cool thoroughly at room temperature before serving.
Submitted by: John Rezmerski ~ Mankato, MN
CHEDDAR AND JACK CHEESE BALL Ingredients
Directions
1/4 c. margarine, softened 1 c. sour cream 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded 1 c. Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded 3 oz. dried beef, chipped 1 tsp. dill weed
In large bowl, beat margarine, sour cream and cream cheese at low speed until smooth (1-2 minutes). Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into ball. Cover tightly with saran wrap or put in tightly covered container. Chill 6 hours or overnight until firm. Serve with crackers. Makes 4 cups.
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SNICKERS CAKE Ingredients
Directions
1 German Chocolate cake mix 30 caramels 1 stick butter 1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. nuts, chopped Whipping Creme
Mix cake mix according to directions. Pour 1/2 of the batter into greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350~ for 1015 minutes. Melt caramels and butter and pour over the baked portion. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Pour the rest of the batter over the mixture. Bake 15 minutes. Serve topped with whipped creme.
Submitted by: Dorothy Meyer ~ Waldorf, MN
CHOCOLATE CHIP DIP Ingredients
Directions
8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, softened 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 3/4 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
Mix first 5 ingredients together. Add chocolate chips and mix well. Form into a ball or in a dish and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with graham cracker sticks.
Submitted by: Cari Sheeran ~ North Mankato, MN
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Directions Line a 9x13” pan with club crackers. Boil the graham crackers, brown sugar, milk and margarine for 5 minutes. Pour over crackers in pan. Add a layer of club crackers. Mix the chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Frost the last layer with the chocolate mixture.
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SOUTHWESTERN HAM & CHEESE SALAD CUP Ingredients
Directions
15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed 6 oz. ham steak, cut into 1/2” cubes 4 oz. cheese cubes 1/4 c. Miracle Whip 1/4 c. medium salsa 2 c. scallions, chopped 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro 1 lg. head Bibb lettuce, washed & dried
In large bowl, mix beans, ham, cheese cubes, Miracle Whip, salsa, scallions and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Arrange lettuce onto 4 plates and spoon 3/4 c. of ham mixture onto each. Per serving: 330 cal, 10g fat, 19g pro, 40g carb, 7g fiber, 1123mg sodium, 24g cholesterol
Submitted by: Pat Fiedler ~ Sauk Centre, MN
SCRAMBLED EGG CASSEROLE Ingredients
Directions
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. melted butter 1 c. milk 1/4 tsp. salt Dash of pepper 1 c. small cubed Velveeta cheese 1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, browned 6 eggs beaten 2 c. soft bread crumbs 1/4 c. melted butter
Blend flour into melted butter in saucepan. Cook for one minute, stirring frequently. Stir in milk gradually. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, pepper and cheese, cooking until cheese is melted. In a large skillet, brown sausage. Drain and rinse sausage. Return to skillet and add eggs. Cook over medium heat until eggs are set, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese sauce. Spoon into greased cake pan. Sprinkle with mixture of bread crumbs and melted butter. Chill, covered, overnight. Bake uncovered at 350~ for 30 minutes. Serves 6
Submitted by: Mary Sigfusson ~ Mankato, MN
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PUMPKIN DESSERT Ingredients Cake: 16 oz. can of pumpkin 1 can evaporated milk 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 3 eggs 1 yellow cake mix 1 c. chopped pecans 2 sticks butter, melted Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese 1 c. powdered sugar 2 c. Cool Whip
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CROCKPOT POTATOES Ingredients
Directions
8 - 10 potatoes 1 1/2 lb. hamburger or 2 1/2 c. diced ham 2 cans mushroom soup 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 lg. onion
Peel and slice potatoes 1/8 inch thick. Put in bowl of water with 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar. Brown hamburger until no longer pink. Drain (or dice ham). Peel and slice onion into rings. Spray crockpot with nonstick spray. Alternate layers of drained potatoes, meat, cheese, and onion three times. Spread 2 cans mushroom soup over top of all in crock pot. Don’t stir! Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours or on high 4-5 hours. Before serving, combine all ingredients by stirring with a slotted spoon. Serves 8
Submitted by: Jean Krause ~ Owatonna, MN
VEGETABLE CASSEROLE Ingredients
Directions
16 oz. pkg. California blend vegetables 1 stick margarine 10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup 1 sm. jar Cheese Whiz or 1/4 block Velveeta cheese 1 c. Minute Rice, uncooked Onion to taste
Melt margarine, mushroom soup and cheese together. Add rice and onion. Stir in the vegetables. Bake at 350~ for 30 minutes. Can be microwaved on high for 30 minutes. Add chicken, turkey or ham if desired.
Submitted by: Cari Sheeran ~ North Mankato, MN
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Ingredients 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. sour cream 1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened 1 env. Ranch Salad dressing mix 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes 6 c. warmed mashed potatoes prepared without milk or butter
8 oz. sour creme Brown sugar
Directions Sweeten sour cream with brown sugar, starting with 2 Tbsp. Mix well. Serve with grapefruit slices or any fresh fruit. Submitted by: Audrey Gatchell ~ Mankato, MN
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Directions In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, butter and salad dressing. Mix and add parsley. Stir in potatoes. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 4 hours. This recipe was made with fresh potatoes, not instant, in a slow cooker with heating elements surrounding the unit not only in the base. Delicious. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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