In the Junction (At Home Edition)
It’s a great day to be a Bulldog! We are ranked 14th in the nation with a perfect record of 4 – 0. A phenomenal win down in Tiger Land and our first SEC win of the season – but certainly not our last. It was so very sweet and we are just getting started!
We have an open date this week-end, so I thought I would include some great recipes for tailgating at home. Remember these when you can’t make the game and are watching at home. Also great for watching the school up north on TV and cheering for the other team whoever they may be!
GO DAWGS!
HAIL STATE!!
Little Pizzas
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground sausage
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 loaf Cocktail Party Rye Bread
Sliced Mushrooms
Sliced black olives
Cook beef and sausage in skillet until done and drain off fat. Add cheese, that has been cubed, Worcestershire, garlic, and oregano. Stir over low heat until cheese has melted. Spread mixture over bread slices. Garnish with sliced olives or sliced mushrooms. Place on cookie sheets and heat in a 350 degree oven until hot. They may be frozen on cookie sheets until firm and stored in freezer until needed.
Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups
1 can Crescent rolls
Sliced ham (oblong slices)
Grated Cheddar cheese
Grey Poupon mustard
Sesame seeds
Divide the rolls into 4 rectangles and mash preforations together. Place one slice of ham over each section. Spread mustard over the ham. Sprinkle cheese over mustard. Roll up jelly roll fashion and seal. Roll in sesame seed and sliced each roll into 5 rounds. Place on cookie sheet that has been lined with Parchment paper. Bake at 375 for about 10 – 12 minutes.
BLT Tarts
3 boxes mini Filo shells
1 can chopped Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 bag Hormel bacon bits and pieces
1 cup mayonnaise
Mix tomatoes, cheese, bacon and mayonnaise. Place shells on a baking sheet and fill with tomato mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 – 15 minutes until hot and bubble and cheese is melting.
Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
Fresh button mushrooms
Ground sausage (hot or mild)
Garlic salt
Worcestershire sauce
Dried Breadcrumbs
Lemons
Lightly grease a glass baking dish. Wash and de-stem mushrooms. Place mushrooms in dish and stuff with uncooked sausage. Sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Drizzle with fresh lemons before serving.
Hot Artichoke Dip
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pkg. dry Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix
Mis all ingredients together. Pour into a greased ramekin or baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with Wheat Thins.
Sausage Lover’s Dip
1 lb. ground sausage
2 Tbsp. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 (8 oz.) sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can diced Ro-Tel Tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp. garlic powder
Cook sausage in skillet until no longer pink; drain well. Add water and cook on Low for about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and next 6 ingredients. Cook and stir until mixed well. Ready to serve when thoroughly heated. You may make ahead and bake at 350 degrees to warm – about 20 minutes. Serve with Fritos or Tortilla chips.
Miniature Cheesecakes with Praline Sauce
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
5 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Line muffin tins with paper liners. Mix the above ingredients and fill 2/3 full. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.
Mix:
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix and pour a spoonful over the top of cheesecakes and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Praline Sauce:
4 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 small can Pet milk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Melt butter in a saucepan and add sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, then remove and cool. When slightly warm, add Pet milk and pecans. Mix well and refrigerate. Heat in microwave before serving over cheesecake. This sauce is also great over ice cream!