Thursday, November 29, 2018

Crockpot Meatballs

I got this recipe from my friend Christy - its easy, quick, and yummy

frozen meatballs
jar grape jelly
bottle ketchup

in a crockpot, add desired amount of meatballs and then equal parts jelly and ketchup until desired sauce thickness occurs

Best ever Spinach Dip

I like to serve this in a bread round and use the bread and extra crackers for dipping

2 boxes spinach (chopped)
4 green onion
4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 teaspoon dill weed
i package ranch dressing (dry)
1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream

Mix and chill - serve with crackers

Spicy Shrimp Dip

Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (If desired leave the tails on 3 shrimp to put on top of the dip)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3 green onions, white and green parts sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Creole or cajun seasoning, divided
1 (8-ounce) pacakge cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Set the 3 shrimp with tails left on aside and cut remaining shrimp into bite-sized pieces. (I cut each shrimp in 3 to 4 pieces).

Add butter to a large nonstick pan and place over medium-high heat.

Add red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.

Add green onion, shrimp (including the 3 whole shrimp) and garlic. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Shrimp will cook more in the oven so you want it just barely cooked through or even slightly undercooked. Transfer mixture to a bowl to cool slightly. Return the 3 whole shrimp to the pan to cook a little longer if they need it. You want them fully cooked.

In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Use a wooden spoon or hand-held electric mixer to mix until smooth.

Add remaining Creole seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, shrimp mixture, and both cheeses and hand mix together.

Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Garnish with the 3 whole shrimp and serve.

Thanksgiving morning after eggs Benedict

makes 1 serving:

leftover stuffing (form into a small patty with hands) fry it up in butter or oil
leftover turkey (warmed or fried)
poached egg
Leftover gravy (warmed)


assemble in order and enjoy - so good!!!