Favorite Plains Recipes for 1-9-10

Sweet potatoes & apples

By Lori Hart of Morrill, Neb.

5 med. sweet potatoes

5 med. tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 c. sugar

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 c. cold water

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 c. butter, cubed

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. salt

Place potatoes in dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 20 min. or until tender. Drain potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4” slice. In a greased 9x13” baking dish, layer 1/2 apple and potatoes. Repeat layers. In small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter, cinnamon and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples. Cover and bake at 350˚ for 30 min. Uncover, bake 10 min. longer or until apples are tender. Yield 12 servings.

Quick & easy dinner

By JoAnn Parker of Cozad, Neb.

1 lb. stew meat

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 pkt. dry onion soup mix

Place stew meat in 9” square pan. Cover with mushroom soup and top with dry soup mix. Cover pan with tin foil and bake at 325˚ for 3 hours. If you use a glass pan, bake at 300˚.

Mexican hot bread

By Carol Kalkowski of Niobrara, Neb.

French bread, cut lengthwise

1 stick butter

garlic powder

1 sm. can green chillies or diced jalapenos

2 c. grated cheese

1 c. mayonnaise

Spread half stick of butter on each half of bread and sprinkle with garlic powder. Mix chillies, cheese and mayonnaise. Spread cheese mixture on each half of bread. Broil or grill until golden brown.