Amish Breakfast Casserole

Cook together, then drain: 1 lb. diced bacon or sausage pieces, 1 medium onion, chopped.

Combine: 6 eggs, lightly beaten, 4 cups shredded hash browns (thawed), 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (small curd), 1 1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese.

Stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Refridgerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator first thing in the morning, at least an hour prior to baking. Bake uncovered 35o degrees for 35-40 minutes or until set and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes, before cutting.

Yeild: 12 servings.

*Made for Christmas Brunch*

Jazzy Gelatin

Dissolve in a bowl: 1 pkg. orange gelatin, 2 cups boiling water.

Add: 1 cup. ice cubes, 1 can mandarin oranges (15 oz. drained), 1 can crushed pineapple (8 oz. drained) 1 can orange juice concentrate (6 oz. thawed)

Refrigerate overnight or until firm. Top with green grapes and garnish with fresh mint.

Yields: 12 servings

*Mom made this for Christmas brunch a few years ago.*

Doug & Sue's Rasin Bread

This recipe has a note that says it is *good*

Cream together:
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening

2 eggs
4 cups flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups raisins
2 cups boiling water
1 cup walnuts

Measure and wash raisins. Pour 2 cups water over them. Stir well and let stand until luke warm. Sift flour, soda and salt. Beat sugar, shortening and eggs. Add all the raisins, water and flour. Add vanilla and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 2 loaves.

Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1/2 cup melted butter
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans

Filling:
2/3 cup reserved cake mix
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups Karo (lite or dark)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 egggs

In bowl combine: cake mix (minus 2/3 for filling) egg and butter. Mix until crumbly. Press into greased pan (13 X 9 inches) and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Mix filling together and beat 1-2 minutes at medium speed. Pour over crust. sprinkle with pecans and return to oven for 30-35 minutes longer. Cool and cut into bars.

Festive Fruit Muffins

1 cup fresh fruit, applesauce or jam
2 cups biscuit mix
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin cups lightly with shortening or spray. Combine biscuit mix, sugar and butter or margarine. Add milk all at once. Stir with fork into soft dough; beat 20 strokes. Place a tablespoon of dough in the bottom of each muffin cup. Top with 1 tsp fruit and 1 tsp brown sugar or 1 tsp jam. Drop 1 tablespoon of dough on top. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from tins when slightly cool. Makes 6 large muffins that kids LOVE.