The BEST Cheeseball I've Ever Tasted

I hope that you all had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! Mine was packed to the max, but just the way I like it. Went to a surprise birthday party for a friend, painted with my Dad, family time on Sunday, went to the lake for a while on Monday with friends (even though it was quite chilly here in Michigan to be on the lake), showed my new place to my Gramma, and spent more time with family last night. All in all, a GREAT weekend!!!! I even managed to get a little sun, which is great for this white girl! :)

While I was over at the woman who I call my step-momma's house she told me about a recipe for a Pineapple Cheeseball that she wanted to try. Well, me, being a lover of pineapple decided that I must try to find a recipe for this as well. I succeeded, and the results were out of this world!

So, now I must share this with all of you!

PINEAPPLE CHEESEBALL

INGREDIENTS:

2 Pkgs. Cream Cheese; softened

1 Small Can Crushed Pineapple; well drained
2-3 Tbsp. Powdered Sugar
2 Tbsp. Green Onion (optional)
4 Tbsp. Chopped Ham (I used deli ham)
1 C. Chopped Pecans

 Combine all ingredients except for Pecans. Mash into a ball (I placed it in plastic wrap and put in fridge for a while). Roll in pecans. Serve with crackers of choice.

An Oh So Yummy Treat

Sorry that I've been MIA for so long. There has been a lot going on around here. I will explain more later. I'm going to try and get caught up today!

MAPLE MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 C. Real Maple Syrup (more if making a bigger batch)
1/2 C. Chili Sauce
2 tsp. Dried Chives
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp. Ground Mustard
26 (1 lb) Frozen, Fully Cooked Meatballs; thawed 

I DOUBLED MY RECIPE

In a saucepan, combine the Syrup, Chili Sauce, Chives, Soy Sauce and Ground Mustard. Bring to a low boil. Add Meatballs and then return to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until meatballs are thoroughly heated. 

These were a HUGE hit at a party that I had at my house!

A Dip Beyond All Dips!

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE Pinterest? Oh, I have? Sorry! Just needed to get that out there again! :)

I made this recipe a few weeks ago...ok, it was really over a month ago for a party that I had here at the house. It was a smashing success!

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 C. Unsalted Butter
1/2 C. Brown Sugar
1/4 C. Creamy Peanut Butter
8 oz. Cream Cheese; softened
3/4 C. Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 C. Semi Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips
8 oz. Package of Reese'e Peanut Butter Cups Minis

In a small saucepan over medium heat add Brown Sugar and Butter. Whisk until completely combined and Butter is melted. Bring to a boil, remove from heat. Whisk in the Peanut Butter and Vanilla. Set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl beat Cream Cheese with Powdered Sugar until creamy, about 3-4 minutes. On low, add in Brown Sugar Mixture (that has cooled to near room temperature). Mix until combined. Fold in the Mini Chocolate Chips and Mini Reese's Cups. Enjoy with pretzels, animal crackers or graham cracker sticks.

It is so delicious!!!!

AYummy Snack or Appetizer

I have discovered a new website that I LOVE very much! It's called "Just a Pinch," and I've found many new recipes to try! This recipe I tried for the first time on Sunday night when we had all of our friends over to our house after church. Considering that there wasn't a single one left, I'd have to say that they were a hit!!!! :)

SWEET SAUSAGE ROLLS

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tube Crescent Rolls
24 Mini Sausage Links (little smokies)
1/2 C. Butter; melted
3 Tbsp. Honey
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1/2 C. Pecan Pieces

Preheat oven to 400. Unroll Crescent Dough and separate into triangles; cut each lengthwise into 3 triangles. Place a sausage on the long end and roll up tightly; place on cookie sheet. When all sausages are rolled, bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until rolls start to get golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour more than half the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the sausage rolls in the butter mixture, then pour the remaining half over the top. Finish baking rolls for anothe 8 to 10 minutes.

It was the PERFECT combination of salty an sweet! And so easy to make!