Baby Shower Appetizers

COCKTAIL SMOKIES

Ingredients:

2 packages Lil Smokies
1 can of Coca-Cola
ketchup (enough to cover Lil Smokies)

Directions:

In a Crock-Pot, add 2 packages of Little Smokies. Cover with enough ketchup to suit, and pour 1 can of Coca-Cola over the Smokies and ketchup mixture.

Cook on high for 2-3 hours. Simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Ingredients:

1 egg
1 cup soft bread crumbs (2 slices bread)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
Cooking oil
Sour Cream Sauce (see below)
Boiled potatoes or hot cooked noodles
Minced parsley for garnish

SOUR CREAM SAUCE:

2 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoon flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup dairy sour cream, room temperature

Directions:

Blend ground beef, egg and bread crumbs thoroughly with brown sugar, salt, pepper, ginger, ground cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and milk. Form 50 one-inch diameter meatballs and fry. Serve in sauce from a chafing dish.

Sour Cream Sauce:

Pour all excess-oil from fry pan. Add butter to brownings. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Add broth, salt, cayenne pepper and Worcestershire sauce; cook, stirring until thickened and bubbly. Empty sour cream into a large bowl. Gradually add sauce, stirring constantly.

BAKED STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Ingredients:

1 stick butter
1 small onion, minced
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sweet Vermouth
1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 lb. mushrooms (remove stems and finely chop)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Directions:

Melt butter in skillet. Cook onion until translucent.

Add chopped stems. Sitr in bread crumbs, seasonings, and cheese. Brown lightly.

Add sweet Vermouth last. Toss lightly to combine well. Stuff mushroom caps with mixture.

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.