Baby Shower Appetizers

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COCKTAIL SMOKIES

In a Crock-Pot, add 2 packages of Little Smokies. Cover with enough ketchup to suit, and then for the surprise, pour 1 can of Classic Coke over the Smokies and ketchup mixture. This is a great way to make your bbq sauce. cook on high for 2-3 hours. Simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes.

2 packages Lil Smokies
1 can of Classic Coke
ketchup (enough to cover Lil Smokies)

If sauce is too soupy, can add brown sugar and store brand bbq sauce to suit your needs

SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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

SOUR CREAM SAUCE:

2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. beef broth
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. (1/2 pt.) dairy sour cream, room temperature

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

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

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.