Vegetable Dishes

Green Beans Amandine
2 cans French style green beans
8 to 10 slices bacon
2 Tablespoons minced onion or 1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons browned, slivered almonds

Drain beans early in day and set aside. Fry bacon, dice and save. Brown onions in bacon fat; add beans, vinegar, salt and pepper. Heat ingredients, then refrigerate all day. Just before serving, add bacon and almonds and heat.

Sauted Whole Green Beans
1 stick margarine
3 cans whole green beans, drained
1 small pkg sliced almonds
2 tablespoons minced onion
Salt & Pepper to taste

In skillet melt margarine over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.

Favorite Au Gratin Potatoes
serves 6
3 cups Potatoes (sliced and peeled)
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups CreamSalt and Pepper (to taste)
Green Onions for garnish (optional)

Layer potatoes in baking dish, sprinkle with minced onions & garlic powder. Top with cheeses. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour the cream over all. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with green onions if desired.

Corn Casserole
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 (8 1/2 oz.) corn muffin mix
1 (8 oz.) cream corn
1 (8 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded cheese

Combine eggs, muffin mix, cream and whole kernel corn, sour cream and butter. Spread in baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 10-15 minutes more.


GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
2 lb. peeled and diced potatoes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 cup heavy cream or half & half

Cover potatoes with water sufficient to cover in a heavy-bottomed pan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes and set aside. In a separate pan, bring cream to boil (do not allow to curdle; remove from heat immediately when it starts to boil). Mash the potatoes, beating in the butter and cream, garlic, and salt and pepper, until potatoes are smooth and fluffy.

Note: If you prefer a more garlicky taste add a little more at a time until sufficient to taste

Spicy Corn Casserole
2 tablespoons margarine
8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
2 - 16 oz cans whole kernel corn, drained
4 oz can chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic
Cayenne pepper to taste, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt margarine in 2 qt casserole dish. In mixing bowl mix remaining ingredients. Pour into casserole dish. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.