Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Bacon and Water Chestnut Roll-ups

My very special friend, Jan, who is a wonderful cook, gave this recipe to me.

Prep these the day before...
Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of bacon (cut into thirds)
  • 1can of water chestnuts (drained)
  • 1/4 c. chili sauce
  • 1/4 c. miracle whip
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • toothpicks
Roll each water chestnut in a piece of bacon. Secure each with a with a toothpick. Place in a baking dish.
Next...
Mix together the chili sauce, miracle whip and brown sugar. Pour over the roll-ups. cover pan. Refrigerate overnight.

Bake at 350* for 45 minutes.
You will want to serve these warm, so  if it is for a party, place them in a warming dish after they bake.



Ranch Oyster Crackers


Preheat oven to 250*
Ingredients:
  • 12-15 oz. bag of Oyster Crackers
  • 1 tsp. dill weed
  • 1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 c. vegetable oil
Combine Vegetable oil, dill weed, ranch mix, and garlic salt together. Stir well. Add crackers, still together gently until crackers are well coated. Pour onto a cookie sheet. Put in preheated oven for ten minutes. Take out stir around, put back in for another ten.