Chili Con Queso

1 medium onion minced
2 medium green peppers diced
3 TB butter
2 C. (1 Lb. can) tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
½ Lb. sharp yellow cheese (grated)

Sauté the onion and green pepper in butter.
Add the drained tomatoes and the chili powder.
Break-up the tomatoes.
Simmer for 10 minutes or until almost all the liquid is gone.
Add the cheese and heat mixture in a double boiler.
Serve with taco chips.

 

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Curry Cheese Ball

 

1 lg. package of cream cheese
½ Lb. sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp. Worchester sauce
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Salt to taste

Combine all of the ingredients and pat into a ball shape.
Sprinkle curry powder on waxed paper and store in the refrigerator.
Can be frozen.

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Gracie's Hidden Treasures Appetizers
For the Dressing:
2¼ cups mayonnaise
1¾ cups sour cream
1/3 cup, or more, horseradish
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Mix well several hours in advance of using.
Spoon over the following assortment arranged in shallow serving dish.
The “treasures” should be covered with the dressing:
Water chestnuts, cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, large mushrooms, green peppers cut into squares, thick avocado slices, thick cucumber slices.

Gracie also added sautéed chicken livers as a surprise “treasure.” Dredge livers in flour and cook in butter in skillet. Serves as least 12. The rule is what you pick you must eat.

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