Green Trails 2 April 2018

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You could make this on National Caramel Day April 5 th !
INGREDIENTS:
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a saucepan over low heat, combine
caramels, butter and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat and
set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the melted caramel
mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to
cool until filling is firm.
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You could make this on National Cheeseball Day April 17 th !
INGREDIENTS:
6 slices bacon
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk Ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped black olives
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning
occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper
towel-lined plate. Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.
Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Add the
bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and olives, stir until well combined. Shape the
mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight.
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