Caramel Corn

Source: Jean Brandt

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 T. Karo light corn syrup
• 16 cups popped popcorn

Microwave butter and sugar for 1 minute, stir.

Repeat.

Add corn syrup, stir.

Microwave for 3 minutes, pour over popped popcorn in a large bowl.  Mix it all up until the popcorn is coated with caramel.

Spread out on nonstick cookie sheets, separating it as you spread it out.  

Notes:  

You can make any amount of the syrup, just use equal parts butter and sugar, with 1 tablespoon corn syrup per 1/4 cup of those ingredients.

You can add nuts if you wish!

Use air popped corn with no oil for best results.

Alvira's Egg Casserole

Source: Alvira Colbert

Layer on the bottom of a greased 13"x9" pan:

• 3 cups plain croutons
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar

Blend together and pour over cheese:

• 10 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 tsp. onion powder

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Sprinkle with cooked bacon, ham, or sausage.

Bake for 1 hour at 325º

Hot Apple Breakfast

Source: Rebecca in CO

• 4 medium apples (peeled & sliced)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 T. butter
• 2 cups granola

Place apples in a crockpot.

Mix rest of ingredients together and add to crockpot.

Cook on low 7-9 hours.

Pizza Casserole

Source: Lori Guilliams

• 2 packages crescent rolls
• 1 lb. ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• 1 can pizza sauce
• 8 oz. cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• Any pizza toppings you like (pepperoni, green pepper, mushrooms)

In a 13"x9" pan, lay out one of the roll packages to cover the bottom.  

Bake in a preheated oven @ 400º for 5 minutes.

Add the meat, sauce, toppings, and cheese.

Top with the other package of rolls.

Bake about 30 minutes until browned.  

Mormor's Brown Pepparkakor Cookies

• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tbsp. dark Karo syrup
• 3/4 tsp. cloves
• 3/4 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 scant tbsp. baking soda
• 1 egg
• 4 cups flour

Cream the butter and sugar together.  Mix in the spices.  Add syrup and egg.  Dissolve soda in a little water and add flour.

Let stand in the refrigerator overnight.  Roll out very thin and cut out.  Bake at 350º for 8 to 10 minutes until brown.

Sticky Chicken

• 4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 large roasting chicken
• 1 chopped onion, chopped

Combine spices.

Remove giblets, clean cavity well, and pat dry with paper towels.

Rub the spices into the chicken, inside and out.

Place in a ziploc bag and chill overnight.

Stuff cavity with chopped onions and roast uncovered at 250º for 5 hours.  

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 10-12 servings

Combine in a large bowl:

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tsp. dried chives (or 1 T. fresh)

Put into a greased 2 qt. casserole.

Combine and sprinkle over potatoes:

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4  cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 T. butter, melted

Bake at 350º for 50-60 minutes.

Sprinkle on top and serve: 

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Source: Kris Irons

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 375º
2. Mix butter and sugars
3. Add eggs, then vanilla
4. Mix in a separate bowl, dry ingredients.
5. Incorporate flour mixture into wet mixture.
6. Add chips.
7. Bake for 9-11 minutes.

Overnight Caramel French Toast

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. butter
• 2 T. light corn syrup
• 12 slices white or whole wheat bread
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon, divided
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla

1. Lightly grease a 13"x9"x2" baking dish.  
2. Bring brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil.  Remove from heat; pour into baking dish.  
3. Top with 6 slices bread; sprinkle with combined sugar & 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.  Top with remaining bread.
4. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon.  Pour over bread.  
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Remove dish from refrigerator; preheat oven to 350º.  Bake 30 to 35 minutes.  

David's Favorite Casserole

• 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, chopped & sauted
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash pepper
• 8 oz spaghetti noodles, cooked
• 2 cups sour cream or yogurt
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or 2 T. dry)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or colby cheese

Combine:

• meat
• onion
• sauce
• salt
• pepper

In separate bowl, combine:

• noodles
• carrots
• sour cream
• cottage cheese
• parsley

Into a greased casserole, layer in this order:

• meat mixture
• noodle mixture
• meat
• noodle
• Cheese

Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.

~Freezes well~