ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Three, Number 8, January 11, 2007
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Vienna Potatoes
Ingredients
- Enough potatoes for your family size
- 1 can mushroom soup
- 1 tsp. onion, minced
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can tiny Vienna sausages (4oz.)
Directions
Boil potatoes until done or used canned potatoes. Drain liquid off. Stir in rest of ingredients. Heat until bubbly and serve. For a large family, increase the amount of Vienna sausages and add another can of cream of mushroom soup. Another version of this recipe is to combine all ingredients with the exception of potatoes. Serve hot over instant mashed potatoes or over toast or hot biscuits.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Cracker Jax
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 cups popped corn
- 1 cup peanuts
Directions
Combine the sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt over low heat. Cook until the margarine melts. Cook an additional 3 minutes without stirring, then add the baking soda and the vanilla.combine the popped corn and peanuts in a large bowl. Pour the liquid mixture over the popped corn and peanuts. Mix until they are evenly coated with the liquid. Spoon the coated popcorn/peanut mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes. Allow the Jax to cook, then break into pieces to eat.
By Marie E. Cecchini from West Dundee, IL
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Busy Mother's Casserole
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb. sliced dried beef
- 1 cup diced sharp cheese
- 1 cup uncooked macaroni
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 soup can milk
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, diced
- 2 Tbsp. minced onion
- salt and pepper
Directions
Combine all ingredients and place in refrigerator overnight in a covered casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Serves 6.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Cookies N Cream Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 - 16 oz. package chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 - 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1 lb. vanilla-flavored candy coating / almond bark
Directions
Crush cookies using a food processor or blender. Add crushed cookies to softened cream cheese and blend thoroughly. Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart into a wax-papered 9x13 inch pan, layering when needed. Freeze for a few hours. Break up vanilla-flavored candy coating and place in glass dish. Using a fondue fork or small fork, dip cookie balls into candy coating. Place onto wax paper and let harden. Store in refrigerator and serve at room temperature.
Makes approximately 70 truffles. Can use other flavors of cookies and/or bark as well
By Tracy from Shellsburg, IA
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Orange Balls
Yummy Orange Balls
Ingredients
- 1 stick Butter, melted
- 1 (12 oz.) pkg. Vanilla Wafers (put in zippered bag and roll a glass over them to crush)
- 1 (1 lb.) box powdered sugar
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice, thawed
- Finely grated coconut
Directions
Mix crushed vanilla wafers, sugar and nuts. Add melted butter and thawed orange juice; mix well. Roll into small balls and roll them into finely grated coconut. Store in refrigerator overnight before serving.
Serve these in Fall or Winter with coffee or hot tea. These freeze well, IF you have any left.
By Terri
Florida Orange Balls
Ingredients
- one 12 oz package vanilla wafers, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup frozen OJ, thawed, undiluted
- 3/4 cup SIFTED powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
Combine all ingredients, but powdered sugar, in large bowl. Use hands to mix well and shape into 1" balls. Roll in powdered sugar. TO DIE FOR!
By Pam from Elkhart, IN
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Reuben Pie
Ingredients
- 1 can sauerkraut, well drained
- 1 unbaked pie shell
- 1 can corned beef
- 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
- 1 Tbsp. chopped red pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
Directions
Drain sauerkraut well to remove all excess liquid. Line bottom of pie shell with sauerkraut. Combine corned beef, green pepper and red pepper. Spread over sauerkraut. Top with grated Swiss cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Best Ever Pecan Candy
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp. soda
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Combine the sugar, buttermilk and soda in a large saucepan and cook over low heat to the soft-ball stage (235 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Add flavoring and nuts and heat until slightly thickened. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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