QUICK MEALS
Hot Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches
from Mary Gail Milner, Quitman, Tx
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
2 pkgs (12 pack) Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
1 1/2 lbs deli shaved ham (not honey ham)
12 slices Swiss cheese (tear each slice into 4 pieces)
1 stick real Butter
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp poppy seeds
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Slice rolls. Put shaved ham and 2 small pieces cheese on each sandwich. Place tops of rolls on cheese.
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Mix other ingredients in sauce pan until butter melts
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Brush over sandwiches. Cover with foil.
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Refrigerate an hour or overnight
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Bake in 375Ëš oven for 15 minutes or until cheese melts
Note: Sandwiches can also be baked immediately after preparing
Beans and Sausage
from Debbie Taylor, Crockett, Tx
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
2 large cans pork and beans
1/2 cup honey
6-8 jalapenos, chopped
1 pkg dry Lipton onion soup mix
1 lb beef sausage or Polish sausage, sliced
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Combine all ingredients
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Cook in crock pot several hours
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Stir occasionally
Great for taking to potlucks!
Burritos (Mexican Casserole Base)
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
chopped onion, to taste
1 10-oz can cream of chicken soup
1 10-oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 can enchilada sauce
1 small can green chilies (optional)
grated cheddar cheese
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Brown meat and onion in small amount of oil
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Add other ingredients and cook until well-mixed
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Spoon sauce into flour tortillas
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Roll and cover with small amount of sauce and grated cheese or Rotel cheese dip
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Serve with picante sauce and tortilla chips
Sloppy Joes / Skilletburger Supper
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 lb hamburger
chopped onion (to taste) I use dried onion flakes
chopped celery (to taste) Can use celery flakes
or seasoning
1 tsp salt
black pepper
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 1/2 tsp bottled barbecue sauce
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Brown meat in small amount of hot oil
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Add onion and celery; cook until tender
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Add remaining ingredients
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Cover and simmer for 30 minutes
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Serve on toasted buns
Serves 6-8
Tuna Fish Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 can solid white albacore tuna
1 or 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
sweet pickle relish
sweet pickles, chopped (I always use Del Dixie)
1 small peeled apple, chopped
Miracle Whip salad dressing
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Drain tuna
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Mix remaining ingredients together except dressing
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Add Miracle Whip to your desired consistency
Foil Wraps
from Wes Altom
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
potatoes, cubed
baby carrots
salt
pepper
garlic
Options: You may include onions or other veggies. Can also sprinkle with dry ranch dressing mix.
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Preheat oven to 350Ëš
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Divide beef into four patties on four sheets of foil
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Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic
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Place veggies of your choice on top of beef
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Season veggies with salt, pepper, garlic
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Close foil to wrap around the beef and veggies
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Place on baking/cookie sheet
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Bake for 45-60 minutes or until veggies are done
Dandee Dogs (Corny Dogs)
from Mary Frank Carter
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
​1 cup flour
2 Tbs sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup corn meal
2 Tbs shortening
1 slightly beaten egg
3/4 cup whole milk
1 lb wieners
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Wieners which need to be ice cold, but not frozen.
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Mix all ingredients together except wieners
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Dip wiener in batter and deep fry in oil.
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Serve with mustard.
This recipe is from Mary Frank Carter who owned the Dairy-D-Lite located next to the old high school. This is a memory from my childhood. I ate my first corny dog there. My mother and I used to stop at the drive-in and get a corny dog after church on Sunday nights. WoWo loved a good corny dog! Mrs. Carter’s son James Otis owns Texas Burger.
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Quick Chicken & Rice
from Karen Altom
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2-3 pkgs Knorrs Rice Sides or Rice-a-Roni
(your choice of flavors)
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Cut chicken into chunks
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Brown in olive oil in large skillet or 4-5 qt saucepan
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Once chicken is done, follow instructions for making the rice using the pan with the chicken in it
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When rice is done serve as a one pot meal, or with sides
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I created this recipe when Abby and Marshall were small. They loved it, and it was a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table! ~ Karen
