Million Dollar Relish Food

MILLION DOLLAR CAKE

Steps:

• Mix and bake cake mix as per package instruction for two 8 or 9 inch round layers.
• Let layers cool, and then split each layer in half so as to have 4 layers.
• In a large bowl, whip cream cheese until soft, and then gradually mix in confectioners' sugar.
• Stir in the pineapple with juice and the drained mandarin oranges, reserving about 5 mandarin orange slices to decorate the top of cake.
• Mix in the dry pudding mix.
• Fold in the whipped topping.
• Place one cake layer on a cake plate cut side up; spread with frosting.
• Place another layer cut side down on the first one, and top with more frosting.
• Repeat until all layers are used, spreading last bit of frosting on top and sides of cake.
• Decorate with reserved mandarin orange slices.
• Refrigerate overnight before serving.

MILLION DOLLAR DIP

Steps:

• Toast almonds in a saucepan over medium heat until lightly golden.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy and evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly before chopping into bits.
• Combine mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl. Toss in bacon, green onions, almonds, and cayenne. Stir with a spatula until combined. Wrap and chill in the fridge at least 1 hour before transferring to a serving bowl.

UNCLE GREG'S MILLION DOLLAR RELISH

Steps:

• Grind and drain the vegetables. Put them in a large bowl.
• Add 1/2 cup of pickling salt to the 1/2 gallon of boiling water and pour the whole mixture over the vegetables. Let stand covered on the counter over night.
• Sterilize your bottles, lids and utensils.
• In a large pot mix the 4 cups of sugar, turmeric, mustard seed and celery seed with a whisk until well mixed, then add the 3 cups of cider vinegar. Add the drained vegetables and bring to a boil.
• In a separate bowl, sift the cornstarch and remaining 2 cups of sugar until well combined. Add the remaining 2 cups of cider vinegar. Whisk until the dry mix is dissolved.
• Gently add and stir the cornstarch mixture into the vegetable mixture and cook for 20 minutes to thicken.
• Ladle the hot relish into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace and seal. While my family has always said it's not necessary, I hot water bath them for 10 minutes as an added precaution.

MILLION DOLLAR RELISH

Steps:

• Grind all Step1 ingedients up with a food processor.
• Cover with 3/4 cup pickling salt to 2 quarts of water.
• Let brine stand overnight.
• In the AM, drain the mixture well.
• Then add the Step2 ingredients except for the flour and vinegar.
• Bring to a boil.
• Mix 1 cup of flour with the vinegar to make a smooth paste.
• Add some of the hot mixture to the paste before mixing it together.
• Cook for about 10 minutes.
• Pour into sterilized jars.

AWARD WINNING MILLION DOLLAR RELISH RECIPE RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Steps:

• Coarsely grind all vegetables. Place in large vessel. Mix coarse salt & hot water, pour over vegetables & let set overnight.. In morning, swish around & drain. Place in large pot with the mustard seed, tumeric, celery seed, sugar & vinegar. Bring to boil & boil until glossy, about 20 min. Thicken with 3 tbsp. cornstarch in small amount of water.

MILLION DOLLAR CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook 1 lb. elbow macaroni and lay half in a 9x13 baking dish.
• Spread the above mixture evenly over the macaroni.
• Layer on the rest of the pasta and pour on 28 oz. Ragu Traditional Spaghetti Sauce. Top with Mozzarella Cheese.
• Refrigerate overnight and take out 4 hours before baking at 350 for 45 minutes.