Oyster Cracker Snack

Oyster crackers have been made in New England since 1828 by the Westminster Cracker Company.  They are traditional served with oyster stew and clam chowder, but with a few ingredients you can transform them into a easy snack to enjoy with a glass of wine.

• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 package dry ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon dill
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 2 10-ounce packages oyster crackers

Mix together oil, ranch dressing, dill, onion powder. garlic powder and lemon pepper.
Pour over oyster crackers.
Toss to coat.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in preheated 250-drgree oven for 20 minutes.
Cool.
Store in air tight container.
Makes 12 cups

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Butter Cookies

A simple butter cookie recipe

 

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• water
• additional sugar for coating

Cream butter and sugar together.
Add egg, mixing well.
Add flour, baking powder and salt.
Beat until well mixed.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Dip top of each ball into water, then into sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie pan 2-inches apart.
Bake in 350-degree preheated oven for 8 to 14 minutes or until lightly brown around edges.

Cost  $2.10 for 5 dozen cookies
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Overnight Sausage Egg Breakfast Casserole

Mix everything the night before for a stress free breakfast.

• 10 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 4 cups cubed white bread, 8 to 9 slices
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Mix eggs, milk, mustard and salt together.
Add sausage, bread cubes and cheese.
Pour into greased 9-inch X 13-inch casserole dish.
Refrigerate overnight.
Let stand at room temperature for 30-minutes.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10-minutes before serving

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Cost  $8.48 for 12 servings  or $.71 a serving
Cost of ingredients based on the online prices at Wal-Mart in my area.

Notes:
Recipe can be easily halved if you don't need 12 servings.
My cost $4.48
I used my Country Sausage which only cost me about $1.49 a pound to make.

Country Sausage Recipe

 

Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookie recipe using self-rising flour.

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup sugar, reserved for coating cookies

Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla, mix.
Add flour, mixing thoroughly.
Scrape down sides of bowl and mix again.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Dip top half of balls in reserved sugar.
Place on parchment lined cookie sheet two inches apart.
Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

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Cost  $1.63 for 4 dozen cookies  
Cost of ingredients based on the online prices at Wal-Mart in my area. 
                                                        
                                                       
Notes:
Freezes well either baked or unbaked.
My cost 1.14 (Kroger has sugar for .99/4 pounds)

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites

Easy no-bake candy recipe.

 

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Mix cream cheese and butter until creamy.
Add sugar a little at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add graham cracker crumbs, vanilla and lemon juice, mixing well.
Chill batter until firm.
Roll into one inch balls.
Melt chocolate chips.
Dip balls into chocolate, covering completely.
Place on wax paper lined tray.
Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Cost  $5.75

Cost of ingredients based on the online prices at Wal-Mart in my area.
 

Butterscotch Blondies

Quick and easy blondie recipe.

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup butterscotch chips

Mix together the melted butter and sugar.
Add the egg and vanilla.
Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients.
Add the butterscotch chips.
Pour into a greased and floured 8X8 inch pan, spreading evenly.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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Cost $1.89 for 9 servings or $.21 a serving*

Tips:
If you do a lot of baking, brown sugar is $4.58 for 7 pounds at Sam's Club.  That is 19 cents a cup versus  29 cents a cup if purchased in 1 pound boxes.
My Cost $1.41 or $.16 a serving

*Cost of ingredients based on the online prices at Wal-Mart in my area.
 

Orange Blossoms

Keep a batch of Orange Blossoms in the freezer for a quick dessert.  Just the perfect sweet bite with a cup of coffee.

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 cups confectioner's sugar
• zest of one orange

Mix cake mix with water, oil and eggs according to package directions.
Pour into greased mini-muffin tins.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes in preheated 350-degree oven or until lightly browned.
Mix orange juice and confectioner's sugar until smooth.
Add orange zest.
Dip muffins while they are still warm in the glaze, covering completely.
Cool on rack.

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Cost  $3.18 for 72 mini-muffins  $.13 for a serving of 3 muffins

Tips:

Perfect for freezer.
Sam's Club has confectioner's sugar for $4.58 for 7 pounds.
If you do a lot of baking this is cheapest way to buy confectioner's sugar, 18 cents a cup versus 27 1/4 cents a cup.
I got a great buy on cake mixes at Kroger for $.49 and my eggs are free, so
my cost  is $1.76  or $.07 a serving

Cost of ingredients based on the online prices at Wal-Mart in my area.