Southwest Haystacks Food

HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt the butterscotch chips in a double boiler over simmering water.
• In a medium bowl, combine the melted butterscotch and peanut butter. Add noodles and peanuts and mix well. Drop the batter by the heaped tablespoon onto waxed paper and refrigerate until cool and set, about 20 minutes.

HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the kidney beans, salt, chili powder and pepper. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
• To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of corn chips on a plate, follow with a spoonful of heated bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives, carrot, and cheddar cheese. Top with salsa and sour cream.

HAYSTACKS I

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter or margarine to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and salt. Drop quickly from teaspoon on wax paper. Let cool.

HAYSTACK SUPPER

Steps:

• Divide crackers between 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with rice. , In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water and seasonings; simmer for 15-20 minutes. Spoon over rice., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Reduce heat; stir in Velveeta cheese until melted. Pour over beef mixture. Top with lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and olives. Serve with chips. Refrigerate any leftovers.

SOUTHWESTERN HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until tender, but firm. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medum-high heat. Add onion and sauté for about 3 minutes or until starting to soften.
• Add beef and sauté for 3 minutes or until starting to brown.
• Whisk flour, chili powder and cumin into milk; pour into skillet and cook stirring for about 5 minutes or until bubbling and thickened.
• Stir in salsa, tomato paste, corn and beans until heated through. Season to taste with salt.
• To serve, on each plate, build the haystack; pile the pasta in the center and spoon beeef mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese and a dollop of sour cream and cilantro (if using).

SOUTHWEST HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in separate bowls and serve buffet style.
• Each person assembles their own "haystack" by starting with a layer of matchsticks, and then rice and sauce.
• Top with remaining ingredients of choice.
• Tortilla Matchsticks:.
• With a pizza cutter slice 2 medium flour tortillas into very thin matchstick pieces. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 5 to 6 minutes at 400°F Stir. Return to oven 3 to 5 minutes more. Matchsticks should be crisp and golden brown. Cool. Makes 2 cups.

HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix soup and milk together. Then add in shredded chicken. Heat and stir until well blended.
• Have 4 cups of warm cooked rice in a bowl. Everyone can scoop out their rice and then ladle the chicken soup mixture over the rice.
• Have all the other ingredients in bowls. Then add all other toppings to your haystack. This is a great way to introduce your kids to new foods and vegetables. I like bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions, olives, chow mein noodles, and coconut on mine.