Savory Owl Snack - Letter "O"

Ingredients:

1 small container of plain cream cheese

1 package of round crackers

1 small box of mini crackers with cheese inside

1 package of slivered almonds

1 small jar of whole raw almonds

1 small box of raisins

Directions:

Whoooo's hungry? You will need: cream cheese , round crackers, mini cheese crackers , whole and slivered almonds, and raisins. Spread layer of cream cheese . Create feather pattern. Place whole almond in center for beak. Flank with cheese crackers . Arrange slivered almonds for ear tufts and wings. Use cream cheese to add raisin eyes. 

To watch an easy step-by-step "how to" video, click HERE

Also, HERE is a great recipe for Chocolate Octopuses that I made with my son a few years ago. It makes for another great letter "O" recipe.

Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli Casserole

This turned out great! I can't wait to make it again!

Ingredients

* 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
* 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
* 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 2 cups crushed crackers
* 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, soup and eggs. Mix well with a metal spoon. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the crushed crackers and pour the melted butter evenly over the crackers. Bake for 35 minutes or until set and browned.

I adapted this recipe from Paula Deen's. To view the original recipe, go to:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/broccoli-casserole-recipe/index.html

Pineapple Casserole

quick and easy to mix up!


can be served as a dessert with ice cream on top!

Pineapple Casserole
My MaMa Thomason use to make this.

This is one of my favorites! The pineapple and cheese combination tastes terrific!
Ingredients

* 1 cup sugar
* 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
* 2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, and 6 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved
* 1 cup cracker crumbs (recommended: Ritz)
* 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing pan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a medium-size casserole dish with butter.

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the drained pineapple chunks, and stir until ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

In another medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and reserved pineapple juice, stirring with a rubber spatula until evenly blended. Spread crumb mixture on top of pineapple mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.