Appalachian Tapas Midnight Snack Recipes

CRANBERRY GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• In large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and eggs; blend well.
• Shape into 1 inch meatballs; place in ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
• Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes our until meatballs are browned and no linger pink in center.
• Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; blend well.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat.
• Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

CAMPING BOOZY CAMPFIRE CHEESE

Steps:

• Unwrap cheese and set in the center of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 12 by 12 inches. Perforate cheese by pricking it a few times with a fork, then sprinkle liquor over the holes.
• Close the foil by wrapping the sides up around the cheese and sealing it at the top. Place wheel in the embers of the campfire, at the edge of the fire where the logs are smoldering and covered with a layer of gray ash (not in a direct flame). Cook, turning wheel occasionally with the tongs so all sides spend some time near the embers, until cheese is soft and melted, about 10 to 12 minutes.

APPALACHIAN GRAVY BREAD

Steps:

• Mound up your torn pieces of buns and/or bread on a pre-warmed plate. Pour the gravy over it.
• Sprinkle some pepper on top of it to suit your own tastes.

MIDNIGHT SNACK AVOCADO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onion to bacon; cook and stir until onion is soft and bacon is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toast. Spread mashed avocado onto one side of one piece of toast. Top avocado with tomato slices, sprouts, and bacon mixture; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place remaining slice of toast on top.

TOMATO AND ONION SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread both sides of the white bread with mayonnaise.
• On one slice of bread, place the onion and tomato slices in layers, starting with the onion.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with the remaining slice of bread. Cut sandwich in half if desired and enjoy!

APPALACHIAN TAPAS, (MIDNIGHT SNACK!)

Steps:

• On a large platter, fold a single paper towel into ¼ of its original size and lay the pickles and the olives out on it. (If you don't do this, they'll drain juice and make your saltines soggy!).
• Make a tic-tac-toe cut on the bologna slice so that the individual pieces will fit on a saltine. Then, cut the cheese slices into quarters so that they, too, will fit on a cracker. Lay them out on the platter on a small piece of wax paper.
• Spread the peanut butter on the celery rib pieces and lay them on the platter.
• Put the sauerkraut and the salsa into two small ramekins, respectively. Place them on the platter along with with a spoon.
• Trim the mushroom stems at the bottom and then cut them in half. Place them on the platter along with remaining ingredients.
• NOTE: I always take this to bed at about midnight or one in the morning and munch away while reading (my wife heads for the other bedroom *.*). I like to chase it down with either a big glass of milk or some iced apple juice. An awesome snack!