Marvelous Recipes

Hot pizza bread sticks right out-of-the-oven and dipped in warm pizza sauce; the perfect appetizer! Be sure to make plenty because they will disappear really fast!!

1 (11 oz) package refrigerated French bread dough
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 oz) can pizza sauce

Unroll the bread dough. Using your hands, pat the dough over the bottom of a 12×15-inch baking sheet with sides. Brush dough with the olive or canola oil.

Spread the garlic over the prepared layer. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and oregano.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Pour the pizza sauce into a small microwaveable bowl. Heat on High for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through.

Using a pizza cutter, cut the baked bread layer into long strips. Serve with the warm pizza sauce for dipping. Makes 20 servings.

These delightfully delicious potato balls are sure to be a hit at your next party or get-together!

2 cups cooked mashed potatoes
2 cups finely chopped cooked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the cornflakes; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.

2. Roll each ball in cornflakes and arrange on a greased 11×7-inch baking sheet.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until brown. Makes 15 servings.

This hearty appetizer is sure to please everyone at your next party or get together.

36 frozen cooked Italian meatballs*
1 (16 oz) package miniature smoked sausages
1 (3-1/2 oz) package sliced pepperoni
1 (26 oz) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (18 oz) bottle hickory flavor barbecue sauce
1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Combine all the ingredients in a 5 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours or until hot. Keep warm in slow cooker. Makes 8 cups.

* Place party toothpicks and a slotted spoon alongside the slow cooker. Guests can easily scoop the meatballs, sausages and pepperoni out of the sauce. They can use the toothpicks to make little kabobs for easy and tasty munching.