"Appetizers" Recipes

Great for camping/scouting.

Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon water 1 – 8 ounce jar dry roasted peanuts 1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds 1/2 cup walnut or pecan halves 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine egg white and water. Add nuts and toss to coat. […]

Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 8 ounce bag Old Dutch puff corn curls 1 pound butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda DIRECTIONS Place puff corn curls in large roasting pan. Set aside. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine butter (not margarine), brown sugar, and syrup. Cook together for […]

Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 6 cups puffed popcorn curls 2 cups minature pretzel twists 1/2 cup salted peanuts 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup M&M’s DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Line cake pan with foil. In foil-lined […]

Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 1 – 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 – 17 ounce package caramels (60) 16 ounce bag or jar salted peanuts DIRECTIONS Knead together marshmallow creme and powdered sugar. Shape into small fingers. Place on maxed paper-lined cookie sheet and freeze. Melt caramels […]

Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 cup real mayonnaise 16 ounces cream cheese 4 teaspoons dill weed 4 teaspoons Accent 4 teaspoons parley 4 teaspoons minced onion Milk to taste DIRECTIONS Mix and chill.

Submitted by Brian M. INGREDIENTS 1 – 3 ounce package cream cheese 1/2 cup shredded chedder cheese 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped 1 teaspoon horseradish 4 slices cooked ham luncheon meat DIRECTIONS Soften cream cheese at room temperature. Stir in Cheddar cheese, onion and mustard. Spread mixture thinly on ham slices. Roll ham slices with […]

Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 2 cups cucumbers, well-drained, shredded, peeled 1/2 cup Miracle Whip 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate. Serve with assorted cut up vegetables. Makes 3 cups.

Submitted by Brian M. INGREDIENTS 16 chicken wings (about 3 pounds) 1 cup honey 1/2 cup catsup 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 large cloves garlic, crushed and minced pepper (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut off bony tips of wings. Cut each wing in half at the joint. […]

Some people really like this. Others, not so much.

Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1 cup white syrup 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 6 cups Rice Krispies butter Topping: 6 ounces butterscotch chips 12 ounces chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Mix sugar and white syrup in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add peanut butter […]

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Submitted by Martha INGREDIENTS Meatballs: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 cup minced onion 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil […]

Serve with Sweet & Sour Sauce. If you add cabbage, can be made into Eggrolls as well.

Makes good turkey burgers or mini meatballs as well.

Prep Time: 20 min + overnight Cook Time: 2 hours Servings: 6 Yield: 25 wings Submitted by April INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 25 chicken wings DIRECTIONS Cut tips off the wings and place in a large container. Mix together […]

Submitted by Grace INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup Miracle Whip 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon grated onion 1 teaspoon horseradish 1 tablespoon vinegar DIRECTIONS Mix together all of the above ingredients and serve with raw vegetables.

Submitted by Grace INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef 1 cup picante sauce 8 ounces Velveeta cheese DIRECTIONS Brown meat & drain fat. Add picante sauce and sliced cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Serve with chips.

Can be zapped in the microwave.

Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 1 – 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened 16 ounces sour cream 1 package taco seasoning 1 jar chunky salsa 1 pound hamburger 1/2 chopped onion 1 package sharp, finely shredded cheese chopped tomato shredded lettuce (optional) jalapenos (optional) DIRECTIONS Cream together cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning and spread […]

This tasty treat won’t last long.

Cook Time: 90 minutes Submitted by Grace INGREDIENTS 1 cup sour cream 2 1/2 ounces jar finely chopped dried beef 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces green chilies 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients and place in hollowed out bread bowl. Wrap in foil and bake 1 1/2 hours at […]

Submitted by Martha INGREDIENTS 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2 teaspoons (or more) minced garlic 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 ounces green chilies 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients well. Serve with crackers or toasted hard bread.

In just minutes, you can present this delicious spread to your guests.

This works great for camping/scouting.

Great for camping/scouting

This is great for camping/scouting.

Great for camping/scouting. Warning: Eating more than 3 of these before lights out will keep you up all night!

Great for camping/scouting.

Fun snack for camping/scouting. Don’t forget to wash your hands!

Great for camping, hiking, or just plain snacking.

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Submitted by Martha INGREDIENTS 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup chopped pepperoni 4 ounces mushrooms 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 1/2 cup green peppers, diced 1 cup stuffed olives, sliced DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients together and put into an 11×17 inch baking […]

Submitted by Martha INGREDIENTS 1 roll Jimmy Dean sausage 2 – 15 ounce cans black beans 1 – 15 ounce can tomatoes diced with chilies 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 3 ounces can green chilies (optional) DIRECTIONS Brown sausage, drain off excess fat; add remaining ingredients and stir until cheese […]

Try this fun treat with your Scout Troop.

Cook Time: 30 minutes Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 ounces cream cheese 16 ounces sour cream 5 tablespoons milk 4 1/2 ounces dried beef onion & garlic powder to taste salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Chop the dried beef, then mix together all the ingredients except the sour […]

Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1 can sliced water chestnuts 3 small grated onions 1 package Mrs. Grass’ or Knorrs’ soup mix 2 packages frozen chopped spinach DIRECTIONS Drain and squeeze liquid from spinach. Mix the ingredients and serve separately or in the scooped out center of Hawaiian Rye […]

Cook Time: 45 minutes Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 20-25 chicken wings 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup salad oil 1 cup water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup pineapple juice DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients in a large pan. Cut tips of chicken wings and place in sauce mixture. […]

Cook in a Crockpot

Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups salted, roasted peanuts 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon vanilla DIRECTIONS Combine sugar, syrup and salt in 2 quart casserole. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir […]

Prep Time: 6 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Servings: 15 Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 pound Velveeta cheese 1 cup Thick & Chunky Salsa DIRECTIONS Mix cheese and salsa in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until Velveeta is melted. Stir after three minutes of microwaving. Can serve with either tortilla […]

Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 2 onions, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 or 3 cans green chilies, drained 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 package (4 ounces) Cracker Barrel, natural sharp cheese DIRECTIONS Saute onions in 2 tablespoon butter. Add chilies, sauce and cheese and simmer for a few minutes. Serve with taco chips.

Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS Roquefort cheese large pecan halves DIRECTIONS Soften cheese by adding a bit of milk. Spread on pecan halves and press two halves together.

Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon butter flavoring 1 1/2 cups unpopped corn if desired add peanuts or nuts DIRECTIONS Boil brown sugar, butter, syrup for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add soda and flavoring. Pour over popped […]

Great as an appetizer or snack at a party.

Pretty to look at and delightful to eat.

This can be done the day before your party. Just heat in a slow cooker and serve hot.