Thanksgiving Recipies

From my last post it was requested that I share some recipies- Here ya go!

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
 Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 6 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salad dressing mix and parsley; stir in potatoes. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Yield: 8-10 servings

Pepper Jac Mac and Cheese
 Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
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  TOPPING:
• 3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cheddar French-fried onions, crushed

Directions

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir macaroni into cheese mixture.
• Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 859 calories, 64 g fat (37 g saturated fat), 191 mg cholesterol, 1,127 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 34 g protein. (Notice How Healty they are!)

Apple Pie Bites:

 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 2 medium tart apples, each cut into 8 wedges

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside 1 tablespoon. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture.
• Cut each sheet into eight 1-in. strips, about 8 inches long. Wrap one strip around each apple wedge, placing sugared side of pastry against the apple.
• Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining butter; sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture. Bake at 425° for 13-15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 16 servings.