Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2008
This is a nacho casserole recipe from Gretchen Imig's recipe file. It's based on a very old recipe distributed by Taco Bell. ;)
Nacho Bake Casserole
1 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 package Taco Seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups Sour Cream
1 package (9 oz) Tortilla Chips
1 Package (8 oz) Shredded Colby Jack cheese
Chopped tomato (optional)
Green onion (optional)
1. Brown the meat and drain. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and seasoning mix. Cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup of the sour cream.
2. Place half of the chips in a baking dish. Cover with half the meat mixture and half the cheese. Repeat the layers.
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining sour cream.
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Posted Saturday, March 15, 2008
A chicken wing tip from Grandma Gretchen. Originally by A. Swartz.
Chicken Wings
Margarine
Seasoned bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese
Roll wing on melted margarine. Roll in mixture of seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake on pan with low edge at 325F until tender.
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Posted Sunday, September 30, 2007
This recipe for Chocolate Sheet Cake is from Gretchen Imig's recipe file. It's a recipe by Marge T.
Marge's Chocolate Sheet Cake
Cake:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Icing:
1 stick margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
Cake:
Sift sugar, flour, salt together. Bring 1 cup water to a rapid boil and add margarine and cocoa. Pour over sugar mixture.
Add beaten eggs, buttermilk, soda, and vanilla.
Bake at 400F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 until done. Won't take long.
Icing:
Bring margarine, milk, and cocoa to a boil. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add nuts and spread on cake while cake is hot.
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Posted Saturday, September 15, 2007
This carrot cake recipe is from Gretchen Imig's recipe file.
Carrot Cake
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnomon
3 cups shredded carrots
1 cup oil
4 eggs
Cream Cheese Frosting:
2 3oz. packages of cream cheese
1/2 cup softened butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Add carrots, oil, and eggs.
Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 min.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat cream cheese, vanilla, and butter. Gradually add 2 cups sugar. Gradually add remaining sugar until frosting is at spreading consistency.
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