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Planning a Last Minute New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget

Lorie — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000

I have been so busy with Christmas that it is hard to believe the New Year is right around the corner. If you are like me a New Year’s Eve party is probably the last thing you are thinking about. Time is running short, but you can still plan a fun New Year’s Eve party that will fit your budget. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Inviting Guests

If you want to keep your budget low then you will need to consider inviting only a few close friends or members of your family. Just make sure you have enough to do something fun together. At this last minute you may want to call friends and family to personally invite them or you could send an invitation in an e-mail. You could also use free programs like Envite or even make a Facebook event page. I like the Facebook event page because people can RSVP right on the page and you can get an idea of who is coming, but some people do not use Facebook so other options might work better for you. Any of these options would be quick and not break your budget.

Decorations and Party Favors

You could spend a lot of money on decorations if you are not careful. Do not waste your money on this category. Your money will be better spent in the food category. Use what you already have on hand at home. Leave your Christmas decorations up. For the most part, this will be plenty of decorations for the evening. I have found that my Dollar Tree has special New Year’s Eve party favors. These include hats and blowers. Buy a few of these for your party and you will be all set.

Food

I think this will probably be your biggest expense for the party. Do not plan to feed your guest a whole dinner. Just plan on serving a few snacks and drinks to your guest. You will want to buy some paper plates, cups, napkins and other paper goods. You can also find these items at the Dollar Stores that will not cost you much at all. I like to spend some money on these items because it will save me time on the cleanup later. We also do not drink alcohol at our house so that would make it a lot cheaper. If you have some time, here are a few quick recipes that you can make for your party.

Dill Dip (this is great with vegetables or chips and taste like ranch dip)

New Year’s Eve Punch (I’ve also made this with Rainbow Sherbet)

Egg Salad Sandwiches (or any sandwiches, cut these in half)

Tortilla Chips and Salsa (I make my own salsa in the summer when tomatoes are ready)

Activities

You will need to plan some activities for your guest. Go search in your game closet and you will probably find board games or cards that would be fun for your guest. Be sure to plan a few things for the kids to do, if they will be at the party. You might even have an older child help with the children so you and your adult guest can do some fun things together without worrying about the kids. If you like music, you can go to Pandora and play a music list on your computer for your guest to listen to during the party or you can play CD’s you already own. You could also plan to watch a movie together and enjoy popcorn or caramel corn and soft drinks.

There are so many options for a fun filled New Year’s Eve party that won’t cost you a lot of money. Just take a few minutes and get a plan in action for a fabulous New Year’s Eve Party!

Frugal Thanksgiving Ideas

Lorie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:20:44 +0000

Many families are still struggling with the high cost of food. Thanksgiving is one holiday that we spend more money on food than usual. Being frugal does not mean we have to give up all that food we enjoy eating, it means that we just need to plan for this extra expense in our budget. Here are a few ideas to make your Thanksgiving a little more budget friendly.

Plan Ahead

Planning ahead is one of the best pieces of advice you can get for planning a frugal Thanksgiving. If you plan several weeks ahead, you will find that there are plenty of coupons and specials to help you get the most for your money. Plan to spend a little each week on the extra items you will need and then you will not feel like you are spending so much money. You can also plan ahead by getting most of the food items cooked ahead of time. This will allow you to spend more time with your family on the big day. Here are a few recipes for you to try that you can make ahead of time.

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Make-Ahead Stuffing

Cranberry Sauce

Freezer Apple Pie

Shop for the Cheapest Turkey

During the holidays, many stores will mark down turkeys. There are also great coupons on turkeys and other Thanksgiving foods during this time. Right now you can get a coupon for $3 off a Butterball Turkey when you buy 4 other products like Stove Top Stuffing or Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. This is a great deal because lots of these products are already marked down. Many stores also offer deals like buying so much in groceries and then you get a free turkey or a greatly reduced one. This can be a good deal if you really need the other items you are buying to get the great turkey deal. While turkeys are marked down so cheap, consider buying a second one to place in your freezer for a future dinner. This will save you money later.

Bake Your Own Pies

If you buy a pie from the store you can easily spend $10 for each pie. Why not make your own pies for Thanksgiving. You spend a lot less money and get more pies since most recipes will make more than one pie. Here is a basic pie crust recipe that includes a video. With a little practice you can easily make your own pies and save money.

Choose Potluck

One great way to save money and have more time with the family is to have your guest bring dishes for the dinner. Most family members will be more than happy to help you out. This will also give you a good selection of different foods.

Use Leftovers

When planning your Thanksgiving meal, plan for leftover meals. I can easily get two or more meals with my leftovers. One casserole I love to make is the Thanksgiving Memories Casserole. My kids love it and you can basically use what you have leftover. This will also help to stretch your food budget and not make you feel like you are spending so much money on one meal.

Super Simple Raspberry Fruit Dip Recipe

Rachel — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:39:38 +0000

My kids are crazy about fruit so whenever we have a party or other special event, that’s the first thing they ask me to serve.

Since dip just makes everything taste better, we always try and make some sort of fruit dip to go along with it when we have a crowd to feed.

This super simple raspberry fruit dip is a huge hit with my kids and can be made in under 5 minutes.

Ingredients

Cream cheese, 8 oz.
Marshmallow creme, 7 oz.
1/8 cup of frozen lemonade concentrate
1/4 cup of Raspberries

Preparation

Soften cream cheese for 15 seconds in the microwave. You just want this soft enough that you can work with it.

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and marshmallow creme until the two blend together well. This will be very sticky at first but after a few minutes it starts to come together and it will be nice and creamy.

Add the lemonade concentrate (or any fruit juice) to the mixture. I added mine thawed but you could throw it in frozen and it would do just fine.

Throw in the raspberries and stir together until they break apart and are mixed well. If your raspberries don’t break apart with a spoon, grab a potato masher to do the job.

Serve with a variety of cut fruit.

We realized as we were eating this that it would actually make pretty tasty cupcake frosting too and is probably slightly lower in fat than the cream cheese frosting recipe I use with butter in it.

Frugal Memorial Day Cookouts

Lorie — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:35:12 +0000

Memorial Day is a day we celebrate and remember our deceased relatives and soldiers. For many people, it is also a time to welcome summer with a three day weekend of summer activities. In fact, many people pull out and fire up the grill and have a cookout. Cookouts do not have to be expensive or hard work. Just make sure to plan ahead to make this a day of fun and relaxation. Take advantage of this holiday by looking for specials in the grocery store, there are usually lots of deals. Here are a few simple items you can make to save money and still have a yummy cookout and also a relaxing weekend.

Hot Dogs/Hamburgers and Buns

I like to stock up on hot dogs during this time because I can usually find hot dogs on sale for $0.5o a pack. I also like to get ground beef and make my own hamburger patties. This is so much cheaper than buying the frozen patties and I think they taste better too because I can add what I want to season up my burgers. Another way to save money on hot dogs and hamburgers is to make your own buns. You will want to do this a couple days ahead because they do take a little work. This will also give you more time to enjoy your family on the actual cookout day. Here are the recipes I like to use.

Hot Dog Buns

Hamburger Buns

Potato Salad

I like to make potato salad with my cookouts. I really do not have a recipe. I just throw a bunch of stuff together. I boil the potatoes which I cut into smaller pieces before boiling, and then I add salad dressing, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and some small boiled egg pieces. I usually have everything on hand in my kitchen to make this salad too.

Baked Beans

Baked Beans are an easy addition to a holiday meal. You can just take them out of the can and put them in a casserole dish and heat them, if that’s all you want to do. I like to add a bit more to my baked beans, so I usually make it the night before and put it in my refrigerator and then heat it up the next day. I brown a pound of ground beef and then add that to the beans in a casserole dish and then add mustard and brown sugar. I just add enough mustard and brown sugar to get it to taste like I want, so add a small amount at first and then add more to taste to your desire. The next day I cook them at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Canned baked beans are also a summer item I find easily on sale during this time of year.

Vegetables

I like to add a vegetable of some sort to my cookout dinner. Corn on the Cob is so easy to cook right on the grill. You can cook the corn in the husk and I think they come out so much better when cooked that way. Here’s a recipe that I use when grilling corn on the cob.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Desserts

I have several money saving dessert ideas. My favorite idea is to buy a Watermelon. I seem to see these go down in price this time of year. They cut up easily so they do not require a lot of extra work. Another item I find on sale in the summer is strawberries. I like to buy a one step angel food cake mix, bake it and then top with strawberries and non dairy whipped topping. I cut up my strawberries and add sugar or Splenda to them and then use them on top the cake. My final idea for dessert is banana pudding. It is so easy to put together and people seem to really love it in the summer. Here is a recipe for banana pudding that I like to make.

Uncooked Banana Pudding

Leftovers

I love having a cookout because we always have leftovers that I can use for a lunch or sometimes even a dinner. This also saves me more money and time after the cookout. So, plan for leftovers.

Potlucks

Another great way to save money is ask the people coming to the cookout to bring something for the meal. This will save you money and give you a good variety of yummy food and make less work for you. Make sure you plan by asking people what they plan to bring so you do not end up with all the same foods.

Grilled Steak and Potatoes

Linda — Thu, 05 May 2011 07:00:16 +0000

We grill a lot in the summer, and there is nothing like grilled steak and potatoes to make the guys in our family happy. Meat and baked potatoes gets pretty boring, so I try to find a variety of side dishes to tantalize the taste buds. The scalloped potato recipe is really good with a variety of meat and only takes a few minutes to get the dish into the oven.

When you grill steaks, place the steaks directly over the fire and turn the steaks when the steaks are halfway through the cooking time. The fire should be medium hot so the meat is not charred on the outside and raw on the inside. The USDA recommends that you cook steaks to at least medium rare.

Keep the lid closed as much as possible when you are grilling. The more you open the lid, the longer it will take to cook the steaks because heat escapes each time you open the lid.

Grilled Steak

Ingredients

Olive oil (spray or liquid)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Garlic Powder (optional) (to taste)

Preparation

Lightly spray, or brush, the steaks with olive oil
Season both sides of the steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Place the steaks on the grill directly over the fire and close the lid. For medium, cook the steaks 4-5 minutes. Open the lid and turn the steaks over and close the lid. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove the steaks from the grill and set aside for 3-5 minutes to allow the steaks to finish cooking and to rest.

The cooking time for the steaks can vary depending on the thickness of the steaks. The steaks will continue to cook after they are removed from the grill like the Weber 4411001 Spirit E-210 Propane Grill, Black (See all Propane Grills) .

Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

6 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
3/4 of an onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2-2 cups hot milk

Preparation

Turn on the oven to 375 degrees.

Put a layer of potato and onion in 1 1/2 quart casserole.

Sprinkle potato and onion layer with some of the flour, salt and pepper.

Dot the layer with butter or margarine.

Repeat the layers.

End with a layer of potatoes on top and dot with butter or margarine.

Add enough hot milk to almost cover the potatoes. Do not boil the milk. The milk just needs to get hot.

Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove lid and bake 15 minutes longer.

Tips
Never place cooked food on the same dish, counter, or cutting board that you used for the raw meat. Place the dish, or cutting board with raw meat in the sink and wash and rinse the dish or cutting board well. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water. This should be done whenever you are cooking meat, fish, or poultry on the grill or cooking in the kitchen.

Keep the children and pets away from the grill because it is very hot.

Be creative and learn to cook veggies and other dishes on the grill. Make quick and easy meals on the grill in the summer when it is so hot nobody wants to be in the house.

Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Ham and Cabbage

Linda — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:34:57 +0000

There are many tantalizing recipes using leftover ham from appetizers to dinners. One that is a very hearty dish is a Ham and Cabbage dinner cooked in a slow cooker. The meal cooks quickly on high, so do not overcook it or the ham and cabbage will fall apart.

The Ham and Asparagus Appetizer is one of my favorites. I love asparagus and wrapping the asparagus with ham is so good. You can vary the filling to suit what your family enjoys. Instead of yogurt try putting cream cheese on the ham and then rolling it up. I even like this way of fixing it without the filling. You do not need much of the Parmesan cheese. I use just enough to decorate the top.

The list of ham recipes goes on and on. Some other favorites for leftover ham at our house are our old time favorite, a chef’s salad for lunch or dinner. Scrambled eggs, frittatas, quiche, and omelet dishes are always special for that lazy weekend morning.

Enjoy your leftover ham!

Ham and Cabbage

Ingredients

2 slices cooked ham
1 medium head cabbage, quartered
3/4 onion, sliced
4 carrots, sliced 1/2 –inch pieces
4 potatoes peeled and cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water

Preparation

Layer potatoes, carrots, and onions on the bottom of the slow cooker.

Add one ham slice to the slow cooker like a Crock-Pot SCCPVL600R Cook’ N Carry 6-Quart Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Red (See all Slow Cookers) . Then add half of the cabbage, another ham slice, and the rest of the cabbage.

Turn the slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes and carrots are done.

Ham and Asparagus Appetizer

Ingredients

16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon water
16 thin slices cooked ham

Filling
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber – peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon spicy mustard (optional)
Dash of black pepper
Parmesan cheese, shredded

Preparation

Place the asparagus in a single layer in a microwave safe dish with a lid. Add water to the dish and cover. Cook on high 2-3 minutes until the asparagus is crisp but cooked.

When the asparagus is cooked remove the asparagus from the microwave immediately and place the asparagus in ice water to stop it from cooking. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of ham. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

When ready to serve the asparagus, make the filling and serve on the side.

Homemade Spanish Rice

Lorie — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:49:11 +0000

The other day, I forgot to put a meal in the crock pot, so I had to figure out something else to make. I decided on Frugal Soft Tacos. This meal is pretty easy because I had precooked and seasoned my taco meat. All I had to do was take it out and heat it up. Tacos alone never fill my family up, so I like to make Spanish rice to go with the meal. I usually use Rice-a-Roni that I find on sale. When I looked in my pantry though, I found none in it. So I decided to go searching for a homemade recipe. I found several recipes online. The only thing people might not have on hand is the green pepper, but I like to chop mine up in small pieces and then freeze it and then throw a little in recipes as I need it. You could even leave this out and it would still taste good. The recipe was as easy as the box of Rice-a-Roni but I think tasted a whole lot better. I have found it to be about the same price as the Rice-a-Roni brand and maybe a little cheaper since you have to add a can of tomatoes to the store bought box. It is nice to be able to know how to make something with what you have on hand when you run out because I don’t always have the money to go back to the store or the time. So if you are in a pinch, this might be the recipe for you.

Homemade Spanish Rice

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons oil ($0.10)

1 cup uncooked white rice ($0.20)

1 small onion, chopped ($0.30)

½ small green pepper, chopped ($ $0.30)

2 cups chicken broth or stock (or water can be used) ($0.20 for homemade stock)

1 (10oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain) ($0.50) (There have been several Rotel coupons lately)

1 teaspoon chili powder (more or less depending on how hot you like it) ($0.05)

½ teaspoon salt

Dash cumin, to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté rice, onion and pepper until rice is brown. Stir in broth and tomatoes then add chili powder, salt, and cumin. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasons to your desire.

Notes

The recipe makes 6 servings.

You can replace the broth with water, but I think it does not taste as good. Some people view the broth as the “magic ingredient.”

You can also replace the white rice with brown rice or minute rice. You will just need to adjust your cooking time as the different varieties of rice cook for different times.

This is great with the Frugal Soft Tacos recipe.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Festive Cocktails

Linda — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:18:41 +0000

Photo credit Erik Kabik

After the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking, and the millions of things that have to be done, it is now time to slow down and have a fun party with friends. Whether you are having a formal New Year’s Eve party, an intimate party, or perhaps a white elephant after Christmas party, keep the menu simple. Appetizers and drinks are suitable for a New Year’s Eve party and these recipes will be fun to try and they will spice up your party.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is toasting the holidays with festive specialty cocktails that were created by their mixologists. The mixologists at Rare 120, AGO, Johnny Smalls, Luxe Bar and Mr.Lucky’s 24/7 restaurants designed these specialty party-starting drinks for the holidays and have shared their recipes. Just add a few appetizers and you are ready to ring in the New Year!

Pumpkin Smash by Rare 120

1 oz. Makers Mark
¾ oz. MB Orange Curacao
½ oz. rock candy
½ oz. half n half
2 teaspoons of pumpkin puree

Combine above ingredients in mixing glass and add ice, shake well and strain into a Chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish: Ground Nutmeg

Holiday Flip by AGO

1 oz. Amaretto
1 oz. Dark Crème de Cacao
1 oz. Half N Half
1 Egg

Combine above ingredients in mixing glass like the Oggi Dial-A-Drink Cocktail Shaker and add ice, shake well and strain into Chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish: None

Mint & Chip by Johnny Smalls

¾ oz. Mount Gay Eclipse Rum
¾ oz. Marie Brizard White Crème de Cacao
¾ oz. Marie Brizard Green Crème de Menthe
¾ oz. Half-N-Half Cream

In an ice filled mixing glass, add above ingredients, Shake vigorously. Strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass

Garnish: Fresh Mint Crown & Shaved Chocolate Flakes

Belgian Mint by Luxe Bar

1 ½ oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
¾ oz. Remy VSOP Cognac
¾ oz. Marie Brizard White Crème de Menthe
¾ oz. Half-N-Half Cream

In an ice filled mixing glass, add above ingredients, Shake vigorously. Strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass

Garnish: Fresh Mint Crown & White Chocolate Stick

Gingerbread by Mr. Lucky’s 24/7

1 oz. Stoli Vanil
¾ oz. Godiva White Chocolate
¾ oz. Gingerbread Syrup
Dash nutmeg

Combine above ingredients in mixing glass and add ice, shake well and strain into Chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish: Cinnamon Stick

Appetizer Tips

Pizzas

Buy a variety of pizzas and ask the restaurant not to cut the pizzas into slices. Cut the pizzas into 1-3 inch squares depending on the number of guests. Warm and serve on platters.

Serve toast with a variety of toppings for appetizers. Look through your pantry and refrigerator and be creative when making the toppings.

Toast
Slice the baguette, into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Brush the slices with melted butter.

Place the slices on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 10-15 minutes. Bread should be crispy and slightly brown around the edges. Turn the bread slices over and brush with melted butter. Bake until slightly brown around the edges.

For a light appetizer spread the toast with cream cheese and add three thin slices of strawberries or a slice of kiwi on top.

Christmas Side Dishes

Linda — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:20:37 +0000

Coming up with side dishes that will accompany your main dish and still please everyone can be frustrating at times. These side dish recipes can be used year round.

The classic candied sweet potato recipe is one that we have used for years. Most of the family did not like the extra sweetness of marshmallows on their sweet potatoes, so this recipe works well for us. I hope you and your family enjoy these side dishes.

Broccoli and Cashews

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped unsalted cashews
1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon red or rose wine

Procedure
Heat over to 375 degrees.
Place cashews on a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Place the broccoli into a large saucepan with about one inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for seven minutes, or until tender, but still crisp. Drain.
Arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, wine, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil.
Mix cornstarch with water and gradually add to the sauce to thicken. When the sauce is slightly thickened remove from the heat.

Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.

Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients
1 29-ounce can sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Procedure
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Drain the can of sweet potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid.
Place sweet potatoes in a 8×8 inch baking dish, like the Pyrex Grip-Rite 8-Inch Square Baking Dish, Clear .
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. When the sauce is bubbly and sugar is dissolved, pour over potatoes.
Bake in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, occasionally basting the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar sauce until caramelized.

Tip:
If your oven is busy, you can make the candied sweet potatoes in a slow cooker. Add the sweet potatoes and pour the sauce over the top. Cook on low for two to three hours. Spoon the sauce over the top occasionally until the potatoes are caramelized.

Green Beans and Bacon

Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans or frozen green beans
4 pieces of bacon
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Procedure
Wash fresh green beans. Snapping off the ends and remove the tough string if there is one. Discard ends and strings.
Fry bacon in a skillet until about half way done. Remove from heat and place in a saucepan.
Sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon grease. Add a little butter or margarine if you need more grease. Remove from heat and place in the saucepan.
In the saucepan, combine the rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally.

Enjoy!

Cheese and Potato Casserole

Linda — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 05:23:36 +0000

Are you tired of baked potatoes, fried potatoes and rice? If so, try this delicious rich, creamy potato and cheese casserole the whole family will like. The cheese potato casserole goes very well with beef, pork, or chicken.

It takes just a few minutes to put the casserole together, but it does take about an hour to cook in the oven. You do not have to even peel the potatoes if your family likes potato skins. Potatoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals and taste good too.

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, and thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup milk
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
oil or oil spray for greasing casserole dish

Preparation

Make the following layers in a greased 2-qt. casserole:
Take half of the potato slices and put on the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer the onions over the potatoes. Take one-half of the seasoning and sprinkle over the potatoes. Add one-half cup of the grated cheese over the seasoning. Add one-half of the soup over the cheese. Dot the soup with half of the butter.

Make second layer of potatoes, seasonings and soup just like you did the first layer. Dot the soup with the remaining butter.

Fill the empty soup can with milk and pour over top of casserole.

Cover and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for one hour, or until potatoes are tender.

Carefully remove the cover and sprinkle the remaining one-half cup of grated cheese over the top. Return the casserole to the oven uncovered until the cheese melts.

Return to oven just until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Tips

1. Spray or grease the Pyrex Bakeware 2-Quart Casserole Dish with Lid well so the casserole does not stick to the dish.

2. If your family does not care for onions you can omit them, or you can finely dice them.

3. Warm up the cheese and potato casserole in the microwave, or in the oven at 300 degrees, for a half an hour or until bubbly.

4. Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, ventilated place. If stored properly the potatoes should last six months.

Enjoy!