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Ingredients
- 1 c dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 c frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp
- 1/4 c confectioners' sugar CARAMELIZED PECANS
- 3/4 c pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Directions
1. Chop cranberries in a food processor or blender.
2. Add the cream cheese, OJ and sugar. Blend in the processor till all is creamed together.
3. Place onto a sheet of wax paper and shape in a ball the best you can. Let it sit overnight to stiffen up a bit. You can shape it better the next day when it is a little harder.
4. Directions for candied pecans: Melt butter in a pan on med heat add the pecans and sugar and mix well stirring frequently. About 3-5 minutes. Do not let the pecans burn!
5. Lay out a sheet of wax paper and place pecans on the sheet spreading them out. Let them cool.
6. When you are ready to eat the cheese ball take it out of the fridge and shape better. Grab a handful of pecans and place them all over the cheese call till covered. Place cheese ball on a plate and serve!
Ingredients
6-7 large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 can(s) chicken broth
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1 can(s) cream of celery soup
8 oz cream cheese, softened & cubed
1 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 stk unsalted butter
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 c milk (for thinning, but i never use it. I like thick soup!)
- 1 pkg real bacon bits or cooked crumbled bacon (use the amount you like...we love bacon around here!)
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- green onions
Directions
Cook potatoes & onion in chicken broth along with just enough water to cover potatoes & onions. Cook until tender. (Once tender, I used a potato masher to mash a few to make the soup kinda thick. Don't mash ALL the potatoes because you still want chunks of potato in the soup!).
Add cubes of Cream Cheese.
Remove from heat until cheese is melted.
Return to low/medium heat. Add half the bacon, soups, butter, & spices.
Cook for another 10 or so minutes.
Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese & bacon pieces. I also used a little green onion to garnish.
** I added a small handful of shredded cheddar cheese to the soup when adding the bacon, soups, butter & spices....just because we love the cheddar taste! **** Serve HOT & Enjoy! :)
