Grandma Dot's Mac & Cheese

Jon and I always bring this to pot luck dinners and there is never any left to take home...that's just how wonderful it is!

Ingredients:
8 oz. package of elbow macaroni (cooked and drained)
4 1/2 to 5 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups milk
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 stick of margerine
paprika

Instructions:
Cut up margerine into small pieces and spread in bottom of large 9 x 11 casserole dish.  Combine milk, eggs, salt and pepper in a seperate bowl.  Place cooked hot macaroni in casserole dish.  Sprinkle cheese and stir to mix (reserve some cheese to spread on top...about 1 cup).  Pour milk-egg mixture on top and stir.  Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Uncover. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika.  Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Cesear Salad Dressing

Recipe from my mom. Sounds yummy!!!

Ingredients:
1 cup of mayo
1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tb lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 Tb cream
3 Tb milk

Directions:
Put all ingredients into a container and shake until mixed. May need to add more milk if too thick.

7 Layer Mexican Dip

Janice made this for a family gathering...and it was almost all gone within minutes. Two points per serving (12 servings)

Ingredients:
1 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
2 tbsp reduced-sodium taco seasoning
9 oz fat-free bean dip, about 1 heaping cup
6 oz guacamole, about 3/4 cup
1/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
4 medium scallion(s), chopped
1 small tomato(es), chopped
6 medium olive(s), black, sliced

Directions:
Combine sour cream and taco seasoning; mix well.
Spread bean dip on bottom of a 12-inch round glass serving bowl or edged-platter. Top with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, scallions, tomatoes and olives. Yields about 1/4 cup dip per serving.

Sausage Balls

I make these a lot and they are always a hit...gotta love em!

Ingredients:
3 cups Bisquick
3/4 cup water
1 pound sausage (mild or hot)
10 oz sharp cheddar cheese (grated)

Directions:
Mix bisquick with water. Add grated cheese. Break up sausage and add to mixture. Mix well with hands. Pinch off and make small balls. Bake on greased pan 15 to 20 minutes at 375 ºF.

Egg and Sausage Brunch

Grandma Dot's recipe that has saved our appetites many mornings!!!

Ingredients:
1 lb. sausage
9 slices bread
1 1/2 c. cheese
3 c. milk
6 eggs
1/4 tsp. ginger
salt

Directions:
Brown sausage. Drain well. Butter bottom of casserole dish. Spread half of sliced bread and half of cheese and half of sausage. Repeat the layers. Combine milk, eggs, ginger, and salt. Pour over casserole and refrigerate over night. Bake a 325 degrees F for 1 hour.

Foil Southwestern Chicken

Ingredients:
2 c. Minute rice uncooked
1 3/4 c. warm water
4 chicken breasts
1/4 c. Ranch dressing
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. sharp cheddar (shredded)
1 medium red pepper chopped

Directions:
Combine rice and water (sit 5 min). Spoon rice mixture onto center of 4 foil sheets. Top each with 1 chicken breast. Add all other ingredients as toppings. Fold into packets. Cook for 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Vegetable Bars

Ingredients:
2 pks. cresent rolls
2-8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. miracle whip
1 pk. dry ranch salad mix
1/2 c. of each (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onion)
grated cheese

Directions:
Roll out cresent rolls on cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix cream cheese, miracle whip and ranch. Spread on top of cresent rolls. Sprinkle the rest of ingredients on top.

Recipe from Janice B.