Kitchen

[Elodie2]

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@panda1234 wrote:

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@kate2357 wrote:
Yes, all planned because I am boring and do pretty much the same thing each year. I do invite my daughters in-law to help by bringing light appetizers.

Pork crown roast
Augratin potatoes
Corn
Glazed carrots
Ambrosia
Apple Sauce
Fresh rolls
Butterscotch fluff
Apple Brown Betty

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@kate2357   Would you share the recipe for Butterscotch Fluff?

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@kate2357 Yes, please share, it sounds wonderful.

[LdyBugz]

@kate2357   Your menu sounds really wonderful!  I do have an idea though on how to change things up this year.  What time should I be there???  😁

[AuntG]

Ham for sure.

[Meowingkitty]

Reservations at a steakhouse.

[Eileen in Virginia]

Yes, we're going to pick up the Easter dinner special from the Sports Pub. I'll make dessert, but I haven't decided what I'm making yet. 

[meem120]

@JeanLouiseFinch 

 What are Tennesee onions and how do you prepare them?

[kate2357]

 @panda1234  @Elodie2 

This is not my recipe. A friend gave me her version of this years ago. She brought it to a social function and it was a HUGE hit

The butterscotch pudding can be traded out for any flavor pudding your family likes. I've made w/ coconut pudding and topped w/ toasted coconut; banana pudding I top w/ nuts and put on fresh sliced bananas right before serving; chocolate topped w/ chocolate curls and drizzled w/ dark chocolate sauce. The butterscotch version is what my family likes at Easter.

The instant pudding is made w/ less milk than the box calls for so the pudding is firmer in texture. I've used cool whip and other times I do up my own whipped cream. Doesn't really change the overall flavor much to use cool whip. My family actually thinks cool whip is a "treat" as I didn't have it in the house when the boys were little.

INGREDIENTS for Butterscotch Fluff

Crust

1 cup pecans chopped

3 tablespoon granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter melted

1 cup all-purpose flour

Cream cheese layer

8 ounce cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar also known as icing sugar or confectioner's sugar, use 1/2 cup for less sweetness

1 cup cool whip or whipped cream

Vanilla pudding

5.1 ounce instant vanilla pudding – make according to directions on box except use only 2 cups of milk

Butterscotch Pudding

5.1 ounce instant chocolate pudding – make according to directions on box except use only 2 cups of milk

Toppings

2 cups cool whip or whipped cream

Optional: choose one or more of: chopped nuts (pecans), butterscotch morsels, caramel drizzle

INSTRUCTIONS for pie crust

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.

Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a mixer mix all the crust ingredients together and press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS for cream cheese layer

In a mixer add the cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 cup of whipped cream and mix until fluffy.

INSTRUCTIONS for assembling layers

After the crust is well cooled:

• Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the pecan crust.
• Spread vanilla pudding over the cream cheese layer.
• Spread butterscotch pudding over the vanilla pudding.
• Spread whipped cream as the last layer then top with any optional toppings.
• Refrigerate for a 3-4 hours until it sets before serving. (I make day before).

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@meem120 wrote:

@JeanLouiseFinch 

 What are Tennesee onions and how do you prepare them?

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@meem120  I just discovered them a couple of months ago and I have made them several times since.  So good.  Leftovers, if you have any, are good in many applications; as a pizza topping, in an omelette, on a burger, grilled chicken, or steak sandwich.

TENNESSEE. ONIONS

Makes about 10 Servings 

4 large sweet onions
4 Tablespoons butter (real)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded Italian blend or Mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (no green can)

Heat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a 9x13 baking dish

Peel onions and cut into 1/4” thick slices. Separate into rings.

Distribute the onions evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the seasonings over them

Cut up butter into 8 pats and place evenly over the onions

Sprinkle on the cheeses in order; Italian, Cheddar, Parmesan

Bake 35-45 mins., until cheese bubbles and the dish browns nicely on top

Serve hot.

[Patriot3]

I really like to read all your Easter menus........keep 'em coming.  Don't know what ours will be yet........going to son's.  Ham for sure.

[walker]

@kate2357 @and @JeanLouiseFinch ....thank you for posting those recipes....both sound very good.  I used to have a recipe for Vidalia Onion Casserole that had chicken breasts on top...very good.  Lost the recipe but now I can use the Tennessee Onion recipe and add chicken!