Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day is a great way to spend some quality time with family and friends since the kids are out of school and many people have the day off. If you’re planning on having a celebration or attending one, here are some simple recipes from our employees that are sure to keep your guests coming back for more.

Hot Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip – Brenda Elsasser This is simple dip recipe that is based on personal taste. You can add as little or as much of everything. Ingredients 16 oz. Cream cheese 1 Cup Celery, finely diced 1 Cup Franks Red Hot Sauce 2-3 Cups Cheddar cheese 3-4 Cups Chicken Breasts, cooked and diced in small pieces Directions: First, in a microwaveable bowl, microwave and stir occasionally: the cream cheese, celery, and hot sauce until completely smooth. Then combine the diced chicken and 1 to 2 cups of cheddar cheese into the cream cheese bowl. Pour into 9×13 baking dish and top with left over cheese. Bake at 300 degrees until melted and bubbling a little. Using foil will help keep the cheese from browning.

Lemonade Cheesecake Pie – Angie Becker This pie recipe is simple and perfect for any hot summertime get-together. To mix it up try replacing the strawberries with blueberries. Ingredients: 8 Oz. Cream cheese, softened ½ C. Frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 8 Oz. Whipped topping 1 Graham cracker pie crust 1 ½ C. Fresh Strawberries, sliced 2 Tbsp. Sugar Directions: Beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add lemonade. Add in 2 cups whipped topping; spoon mixture into crust. Refrigerate until firm. Top with berries sprinkled in sugar. Pipe or spoon remaining whipped topping around edge of the pie. Just before serving top with strawberries.