Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Honeybun Cake


Ingredients:

Batter:
1 box yellow cake mix
1/3 c. oil
1 vanilla pudding mix
1/3 c. water
8 oz. sour cream
3 eggs

Pecan Mixture:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Icing:
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk

Combine cake mix, oil, pudding mix, water, sour cream & eggs. Pour 1/2 of batter in prepared cake pan (9x13 or bundt). Sprinkle 1/2 of pecan mixture on top. Cover with remaining batter & sprinkle remaining pecan mixture. Take blade of knife and gently swirl batter. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Drizzle icing over top of cake and serve.

Recipe from: Sandy Johnson

Chocolate Chip Cheeseball


Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. powedered sugar
3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
3/4 c. finely chopped pecans
1/2 c. margarine
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Beat cream cheese, margarine & vanilla until fluffy. Add sugars & beat just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips & pecans.

Serve with chocolate graham cracker sticks.

Recipe from: Sandy Johnson

Caramel Pie


Ingredients:

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 carton Cool Whip
1 graham cracker crust

Remove label from can of milk. Place can in a large pot of water. Bring water to a boil and allow to boil for 3 hours. After boiling, remove can from water & allow can to cool completely. After cooled, pour milk into a bowl and stir to remove lumps. Pour milk into graham cracker crust. Place in refrigerator until set. Spread Cool Whip on top and serve. Can top with chocolate chips, pecans, etc. if deserved.

**I usually make more than one at a time. You can boil as many cans as you want or will fit in the bottom of your pot of water.

Recipe from: Mandy Burns (sister-in-law)

Tomato Pie

Ingredients:

1 pie crust (pre-cook to a light brown)
1 lg. can chopped tomatoes, well-drained
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. basil
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 c. mayo or Miracle Whip

Mix all ingredients except tomatoes. Line pie shell with tomatoes. Pour cheese mixture over tomatoes. Cover top with tomatoes completely. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done.

Recipe from: Judy Leonard

Nacho Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

4 c. cooked chicken
1 lb. Velveeta, cubed
2--10 3/4 oz. cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1--10 oz. can diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1--14.5 oz. pkg. Nacho cheese tortilla chips

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the chips. Mix well. Crush the chips and set aside 1 cup for topping. Add the remaining chips to the mixture and stir well. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish & sprinkly with reserved chips. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly.

Recipe from: Mikie Reeves

Mandalyn's Baked Beans

Ingredients:

2 lg. cans Bush's Original baked beans
1/3 c. ketchup
1 tsp. mustard
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 can pineapple chunks, with some juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 onion, chopped
2 pkgs. smoked sausage, sliced and browned

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook for 45 minutes until bubbly.

Pizza Grilled Cheese


Ingredients:

Texas Toast
Pizza Blend Cheese
Turkey Pepperoni
Pizza Sauce

Spread butter on piece of texas toast and lay in skillet. Spread pizza sauce on bread, layer pepperoni over sauce, layer cheese. Top sandwich with buttered piece of texas toast. Cook until brown and cheese is melted. Serve with additional pizza sauce if desired.

Recipe from: Taste of Home Kids