Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts

Friday, March 5, 2010

Sausage Wontons

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Photo courtesy of Taste of Home

Next week is Al's birthday so I'm putting together a menu of his favorite things. I'm awesome, I know. This recipe tops the list of his favorites and was introduced to us by his mother. I usually hesitate to make anything his mother has because she is amazing in the kitchen. And because the one time I did, Al mentioned that it wasn't as good as his mother's. He may or may not have been in the dog house big time for that sweet little comment.

But because I'm so awesome, and because it's his birthday, I'm going to make these. And he's going to like them.

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home
Ingredients:
1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby cheese
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 bunches green onions, sliced
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

Directions:
Lightly press wonton wrappers onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until edges are browned.

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned; drain. Stir in the cheese, peppers, onions and salad dressing. Spoon a rounded tablespoonful into each wonton cup. Bake for 6-7 minutes or until heated through. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Hot Wing Dip

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My hubby is a very generous person but not when it comes to food that he likes. And he happens to love this dip. I had intended to make this for the adults at bubba's birthday party - Al wasn't too keen on the idea of sharing his favorite dip. Lucky for him, the party got snowed out, so he got it all for himself. *He would like for me to clarify that he shared some with me*

Ingredients:
8 oz. shredded chicken
12 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. blue cheese or ranch dressing
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz. Original Franks RedHot sauce

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together all of the ingredients and place in a baking dish. Bake 20-30 minutes or until the mixture is heated through. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or celery.

My Recommendations:
Even though the directions say to cook this in the oven, we always cook it in the crock-pot, on low for about 2-3 hours. If you choose to cook it this way, make sure to give it a good stir every once in a while. Also, the amount of Frank's RedHot that you add is completely up to you. Al likes to add a lot. I think he does this to ensure that he will be the only one eating it. He's sneaky that way.