Gift In A Jar Cowboy Casserole Food

GIFT IN A JAR COWBOY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth quart jar.
• 2. In a small bowl, mix together all the spices and the bouillon. Make a paper funnel or use a canning funnel to put the spice layer into the jar.
• 3. Pour the wagon wheel pasta into the jar. Place lid and ring onto jar.
• 4. Cut a piece of cloth in a circle that is 3 - 4 inches wider than the jar ring. (I use a pinking sheers to cut the material for a nice edging. I use a rubber band to hold the cloth in place on the jar. Then I tie a pretty ribbon over the rubber band and attach the recipe card that has a hole in it to put the ribbon through. Then tie a pretty bow.
• 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 6. The gift tag/ recipe card: Cowboy Casserole In a large skillet: Brown and cook well 1-1/2 pounds ground beef. Drain.
• 7. Add the ingredients in the jar to the skillet. Add 4 cups water Add 1 cup chunky salsa Add 1 (15 ounce) can black beans Add 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican Corn (drained)
• 8. Stir together well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Either use cooking spray or oil to put a thin layer on 9 x 13 -inch baking pan. Pour the well stirred mixture into baking pan.
• 9. Cover baking pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes (or until pasta is cooked and tender). Remove foil. Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
• 10. Return to the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Makes 10 servings.

TEXAS COWBOY COOKIES IN A JAR

Steps:

• Layer ingredients in order given in a 1- quart wide mouth canning jar.
• Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
• Recipe for Cowboy Cookies (to be attached with the mix):.
• Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl,.
• Blend mix together.
• Add: 1 stick butter melted, 1 large egg, slightly beaten, and 1 tsp vanilla.
• Mix until completely blended.
• Shape into balls the size of walnuts; place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.
• Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
• Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.
• Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.
• Makes 3 dozen cookies.

GIFT BROWNIE MIX - IN A JAR

Steps:

• Wash and dry jars and lids in the dishwasher.
• Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a quart jar, pack firmly and brush residue off the insides of the jar with a pastry brush.
• Add cocoa, pack firmly and brush sides.
• Add sugar, pack and brush.
• Add chocolate chips and seal.
• Attach the following recipe:.
• 1 jar brownie mix.
• 1 cup butter melted.
• 3 eggs.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring.
• Place brownie mix in a bowl and stir to mix.
• Add butter, eggs and vanilla and mix until well blended.
• Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
• Bake 25-30 minutes.
• Cool completely before cutting.