147661 bake snack use that leftover halloween candy Recipes

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candy corn (lizard scales), raisins (dead bugs), marshmallow (ghost droppings), pretzel stick (mouse bones), red m &m (blood clots)

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

halloween sprinkles and small candies, for decoration, craft sticks, twigs or cinnamon sticks, crisp apples, candy melts in orange and green, chocolate candy melts

animal crackers, teddy bear-shaped chocolate or 1 cup honey, graham snacks, pretzel twists, yogurt-covered raisins, candy-coated chocolate candy

leftover corned beef, chopped or minced, leftover medium potatoes, chopped onion, butter, minced parsley, preferably fresh, heavy cream or broth from cooking corned beef (enough to moisten) i used cream, spray oil a large saute pan, salt and pepper to taste, paprika (optional) on top of eggs, eggs (optional) i used 4

candy corn, divided, clear plastic latex-free disposable gloves, butter-flavored microwave popcorn, popped, ties, plastic insects (optional)

leftover meatloaf (i used meatloaf), chili powder (i used chili seasoning mix), undrained pinto beans, undrained diced tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, divided (optional)

leftover mashed potatoes, yoghurt (my mash had gone a bit hard overnight, milk would work just as well), eggs, grated cheddar cheese, salt, dried thyme , to taste, crushed garlic (lots! i used minced from a jar, about 2 tbsp! i like garlic)

cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, peanut butter (optional), eggs, room temperature, sour cream, prepared graham cracker crusts (oreo or plain), snickers candy bars, sliced, divided, caramel topping

butter (i ve only used , don tsp know if margarine works), sugar, light karo syrup, vanilla, orange food coloring (optional), popped popcorn, traditional candy corn, chocolate candy corn, real chocolate chips, any family favorite halloween candy

semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, soft margarine, dry roasted peanuts (optional), marshmallows, wax paper, assorted small halloween candy sprinkles (such as candy corns)

onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, beef stock or 15 oz use leftover stock, from cooking the roast, sour cream, onion, diced, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

toasted corn cereal, popped popcorn, dry roasted peanuts, light brown sugar , packed, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, nestle toll house halloween shapes and morsels, milk chocolate-covered pretzels