My supermarket had trays in the produce section yesterday with about 50 peeled garlic cloves for $1.25 . I bought one and now I don't know what to do to keep them. Any suggestions?

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Today's Recipes

Hash Brown Potato Casserole

Ingredients

1 bag frozen hash browns
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cartons sour cream
1 onion (chopped)
salt and pepper
2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions

Mix ingredients together and pour into buttered 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, then bake another 15 minutes.

By Robin

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Quick Thin Crust Pizza (without the oven)

Heat BBQ grill, line with foil, assemble tortilla (used for fajitas and wraps) with Tbsp. sauce, 1/4 cup cheese and thin sliced toppings.

Grill with lid down until toasted and cheese melted. Rotate with spatula to prevent burning. ENJOY

By DJ

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Fancy Escalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

1 pkg. shredded-style frozen hash browns
1 stick butter or margarine
1 carton sour cream
1 can mushroom soup (undiluted)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. water
Pepper (as desired)
Crushed potato chips

Directions

Spread hash browns evenly in 9x13 inch Pyrex baking dish or loaf type cake pan. Melt butter in 1 qt. Pyrex pitcher (in microwave). Mix in all remaining ingredients, except chips. Spread evenly over potatoes; top with chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. (Can be assembled a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

By Robin

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Potato Side Dish for Grill

When grilling, cut 4-6 potatoes in half lengthwise, then slice into slim half-moon pieces. Sprinkle with butter, onion salt, garlic salt and Montreal Steak seasoning, wrap in heavy duty aluminum foil and throw onto grill for a spicy, yummy potato side to any burger or steak.

By Lisa Donovan

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Crookneck Squash Casserole

Ingredients

6 small crookneck squash sliced.

Boil until soft. Drain squash then add:

1 egg
mayonnaise to taste
Salt and pepper

Directions

Put in casserole dish. Top with ritz crackers and melted butter.

Bake 30 min at 375

By LeeAnna Miotke

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Foiled Potatoes

Ingredients

3 large potatoes (peeled and sliced)
5 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 large onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 lb. American cheese (cubed)
1/4 lb. margarine
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

Place potatoes on a large piece of aluminum foil, or in a baking dish with a tight lid. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add bacon, cheese, onion slices, and dabs or margarine all over. Seal with a double fold and place on a cookie sheet in oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

By Robin

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Crock Pot Potatoes

Crock Pot Potatoes I

Ingredients:

2 Cans Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (1 Lb) Pkg Hash Browns
1 Sm Can Durkee Onion Rings
1 Can Condensed Milk

Directions:

Mix together and cook in crockpot on high for about 3 hours or until potatoes are cooked.

By IMAQT1962

Crock Pot Potatoes II

Ingredients

2 lb. bag frozen hash brown potatoes
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 soup can of milk
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

Cook in crock pot on low for 8-10 hours. Stir occasionally. Top with French fried onions before serving.

By Robin

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Cheddar Parmesan Potatoes

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
5 cups potatoes (sliced, cooked, peeled)
1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs

Directions

In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat.

Add the salt, Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add potatoes; stir gently to mix. Place in greased 2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Serves 6-8

By Robin

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