Old Fashion Appetizers and Party Foods

Anytime friends gather it seems they alwaysThis recipe is from an old church in Southern
want food.  Here are some recipes for easyIndiana.
appetizers and party foods to try the next time1 lb hamburger
you host a party, game-watching gathering, etc. 8-oz can green chilies
Pineapple Cheeseball gives a refreshing taste to1 tsp chili powder
this common party food with its additions of1 lb Velveeta cheese
pineapple and green bell pepper.  The Dried Beef2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Cheese Ball is another great variety that isCut cheese into small pieces. Brown hamburger in
different from the usual or the store-bought ones.a skillet and drain well. Put all ingredients together
Impress your friends with your homemadein a crockpot, stir to blend and cook for at least
appetizers!  They go great with an assortmentan hour. If dip seems too thin, make a paste of 2
of crackers and/or some celery and carrottablespoons flour whisked into 3 tbsp water. Add
sticks.  The crockpot dip is great with tortillato the dip and whisk to blend.  Serve with baked
chips and your favorite selection of salsas.tortilla chips and your favorite salsa.
PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALLDRIED BEEF CHEESE BALL
2 pkgs (8-oz each) cream cheese, softenedThis recipe is from an old Indiana church.
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained2 (8-oz each) pkgs cream cheese, softened
2 cups chopped pecans, divided2 small pkgs dried beef, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp finely chopped oniondash of salt, optional1 tbsp onion flakesdash garlic flakes
Stir crushed pineapple into the cream cheese.2 tbsp milk
Gradually add in 1 cup of the pecans, bell pepper,Mix cream cheese, onion flakes, garlic
onion, and salt, if using. When mixture is wellflakes,Worcestershire sauce, milk and then 1 1/2
blended, form into a ball. Roll the ball in theof the packages of beef. Mix everything together
remaining cup of pecans. Chill until serving time.well and form into a ball. Roll the ball in the
Serve with an assortment of crackers and celeryremaining beef.
sticks.Enjoy!
CROCKPOT CHILI CHEESE DIP