Sunday, December 28, 2008

Scalloped Pineapple

Ingredients:
24 oz. (680 g) crushed pineapple, undrained
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup water
2 Tbl cornstarch (substitute: 3-4 Tbl all-purpose flour)
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
1. Bowl 1: Mix water and cornstarch together.
2. Bowl 2: Mix all other ingredients together.
3. Add bowl 1 into bowl 2. Mix well.
4. Pour into greased 9"x13" pan. (Slightly smaller pan is much better!)
5. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes.
6. During the last 15 minutes, sprinkle the top with cinnamon and put a few butter pats on top. Finish baking for the last 15 minutes.

Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:
5 large baking potatoes, baked
¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cream (or sour cream)
5 cups milk
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 cups shredded cheese (trappista or other favorite)
8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Directions:
1. Peel potatoes, coarsely mash with fork.
2. Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender. Add flour, stirring until smooth.
3. Stir in potatoes, milk, cream, and next 3 ingredients. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.
4. Top each serving with cheese, bacon, and chives!

Yield: 12 cups