The other night a friend and I threw a baby shower for another friend and I was put in charge of the food. Luckily, my prego friend has a lot of the same likes as I do, so it made it easier. Both these recipes received many a compliment, although the cheese ball went too quickly for a picture. The brownies are heavenly.
Cheese Ball
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 pkgs. sliced beef (Buddig brand is what I use), cut up in squares
1/2 green pepper, chopped
green onions, most of a bunch, chopped
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste
salt/pepper
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Form into a ball, cover and chill. Serve with crackers (duh).
Creamy Mint Brownies
1 pkg. fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 drops green food color (optional)
1 pkg (4.67 oz or 28 pieces) creme de menthe chocolate thins (like Andes)
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x9 dish. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies. Pour into dish and bake 35-40 minutes till brownie is set-don't overbake. Cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar, mixing till smooth. Add food color, if desired, and mix well. Spread evenly over cooled brownie.
Coarsely chop 18 of the chocolate thins, sprinkle over filling. Place the remaining 10 in a microwave safe bowl and melt them-do not overheat. Drizzle chocolate over filling and allow to set 5 minutes.
*This is a Pampered Chef recipe
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