Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Stuffed Jalapenos II

 This is my favorite stuffed jalapeno recipe. It is quick and easy and you can use fresh or pickled jalapenos. There is a debate at my house which is better. I prefer a fresh one and Aaron prefers a pickled one. 


2 cans pickled jalapeno halves (or about 12 fresh jalapenos cut in half and deseeded)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 lb hot breakfast sausage


Cook the sausage until no longer pink, and drain. Mix sausage with the cream cheese. Fill the jalapeno halves with the cream cheese mixture.

Stuffed Jalapenos I

 This is a recipe Aaron came up with years ago. It is a quick and easy appetizer.


2 can of pickled jalapeno halves

1 can refried beans

American cheese slices

potato topper


Fill jalapeno halves with refried beans. Place on a microwave safe plate. Tear American cheese to the size of the jalapenos and place on top of the beans. Sprinkle to potato topper on top. Cook in microwave 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.

Smore's Bars

 This is a great gift in a jar recipe.


1 cup chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 sleeve graham crackers crushed

Layer ingredients in order in a wide mouth quart jar


To Prepare:

Empty jar contents in a bowl. Melt 1/2 cup butter, stir in 1 tsp vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. Spread in a 9" square pan. Put in a preheated 350 degree oven. Cook for 15 minutes.

Instant Potato Soup Mix

This is a recipe that my mom has used for years for a fundraiser at her church.


1 3/4 cups instant potatoes

2 tbsp chicken instant bouillion

1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk

1 1/2 tsp season salt

1 tsp dried parsley

1/4 tsp dried whole thyme

1/4 tsp ground white pepper

1/8 tsp turmeric


Mix all ingredients together. 

To Prepare:

Add 1/4 cup mix to 1 cup hot water.