Bacon Bites

Bacon Bites (From Palm Tree Fanatic)
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2 pkgs crescent rolls
1 (8oz)Block of Cream Cheese(melted)
small onion, chopped
some REAL bacon bits ( I do not have an exact measurement )
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Roll out the crescent rolls then mix the filling ingredients and spread across the rolled out crescent roll. This is then rolled up and pinch the ends, bake in 350 degrees until lightly browned( I think 10 min) Then enjoy!

Cristina's Killer Dip

Christina's Killer Dip(from Trista)
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1 package ranch dressing mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, split into 2 1/2 cup portions (I prefer to grate it myself)
1 (8 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
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Defrost the spinach.Place it in a colander and press it until as much moisture as possible is removed. Mix all ingredients (1/2 of the cheddar), and blend well.Put it in a shallow baking dish (stoneware works best) in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.Remove from oven.While still hot top it with remaining cheese, heat in oven again for 5 minutes.Remove and cool below lava stage and serve.Goes well with tortilla chips.

Famous Mushrooms

Famous Mushrooms(from Mrs. Pear)
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4-5 packages of whole button mushrooms, cleaned (the white ones in the blue tray)
2 sticks of margarine
2 envelopes Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
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Add all ingredients together in a Crock Pot. Turn on low for about 3 hours, stirring every now and then. Mushrooms will shrink and get nice and juicy.Serve and enjoy!

Hot Onion Dip

Hot Onion Dip (from April)
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3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
In the prepared dish, mix the cream cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese and mayo.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Serve with crackers.
This will be gone quickly it is so good!

Grand Old Flag Cheese Spread

Grand Old Flag Cheese Spread (From Krafts Foods website and Mique)

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1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup Mexican Style Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese

2 Tbsp. sliced pitted ripe olives

1/4 cup Salsa RITZ Crackers

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PLACE cream cheese between 2 sheets of wax paper. Roll out to 6x4-inch rectangle with rolling pin. Remove top sheet of wax paper; coat top and sides of cream cheese with shredded cheese. Invert onto serving plate. Remove wax paper. ARRANGE 3 rows of olives in top left corner of cream cheese rectangle for the "stars" of the "flag." Make 4 (1/4-inch-deep) rows, using rounded end of 1/4-tsp. measuring spoon for the "flag's stripes," leaving a 1/4-inch-wide space between the rows. Fill rows with salsa. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. SERVE as a spread with crackers.

Teddy Bear Snack Mix

Teddy Bear Snack Mix ( from Janne's jabberwocky)
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2 cups ramen noodles, crushed
5 cups Golden Grahams cereal
3 cups bear shaped graham crackers
1 cup peanuts or sliced almonds
1 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon orange juice
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles.
In a large bowl, mix together noodles, cereal, teddy bear cookies, nuts and raisins.
In a 4 cup glass measure, combine cinnamon, honey, butter and orange juice.
Heat in microwave until melted and well mixed.
Pour this mixture over the cereal mixture.
Toss to coat well.
Spread into a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring once.
Remove from oven and cool.
Package in individual baggies, about 1/2 cup per baggie and then place in a larger freezer bag and freeze.

Skillet-Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Skillet-Fried Mozzarella Sticks(from Jodi)
12 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
6 super long (6 3/4") mozzarella string cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup marinara sauce
2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley, opt
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Lightly beat egg with milk with seasoning and salt. Place mozzarella sticks in egg mixture. To make the "crust"Press the bread to flatten it. Remove 1 cheese stick from egg mixture; place on bread slice.Roll tightly, pinching seam if necessary to seal. On ends of each, press bread over cheese.Repeat with remaining cheese/bread.Heat oil in large skillet over med/high heat. Add wrapped mozzarella. Cook in batches, until golden, 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.Heat marinara saue; if desired sprinkle with parsley. Serve sauce with mozzarella sticks.

Stuffed Strawberries

Stuffed Strawberries(Source: allrecipes.com) from Amber)
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1 pint fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste2 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur, or to taste
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Cut the tops off of the strawberries and stand upright on the cut side. Make a cut 3/4 of the way down from the tip of the strawberry towards the bottom.Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and liqueur until smooth in a mixer or a food processor. Place into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe into each strawberry and arrange on a serving platter.My Modifications* I used vanilla extract instead of the orange liqueur* I made 2 slices in the berries instead of one so there would be 4 pieces instead of 2.