Granduncle Mark's Genealogy Parlor

Party Food Recipes Enjoyed by our Families

(which we got from family and friends)







Betty Elkins' Cheeseball

    2 of 3 ounce packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
    2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
    1 teaspoon of minced onion
    1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    finely chopped pecans

    • Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion and worcestershire sauce thoroughly and roll into a ball.
    • Roll this ball in finely chopped pecans.
    • Chill overnight.
    • Serve with crackers.







Betty Elkins' Dill Dip

    2/3 cup sour cream
    2/3 cup Miracle Whip
    1 teaspoon dill weed
    2 Tablespoons dry parsley flakes
    2 Tablespoons minced onions

    • Mix thoroughly.
    • Allow to season for a while.
    • Use with fresh vegetables or chips.







Betty Elkins' Sausage Balls

    1 pound rolled sausage
    1 pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    2 cups Bisquick

    • Mix thoroughly and roll into balls the size of walnuts
    • Bake in 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.
    • Dip in mustard, catsup, etc.







Betty Elkins' Cracker Spread

    Sauteed onions
    Fresh mushrooms, cut up
    Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
    Softened cream cheese
    Dash of garlic salt or other seasoning

    • Mix well. Serve with crackers.







TANGY BEEF DIP

    2 of 8 ounce packages of softened cream cheese
    1/2 cup of cocktail vegetable juice
    1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
    1 package (3 ounces) dried beef, chopped
    1 Tablespoon onion, chopped
    1 teaspoon seasoned salt

    • Thoroughly mix ingredients
    • Allow time for flavors to blend
    • Serve with crackers









We have a whole site just for my grandmother's Pennsylvania Dutch and Southern Indiana Influenced Recipes.

Other people in our circle of family and friends also have some wonderful recipes. Check it out at

Other Favorite Party Food
Other Favorite Main Courses
Other Favorite Breads
Other Favorite Side Dishes
Other Favorite Deserts

And here's a site I found that has ShooFly pie
and other Pennsylvania Dutch treats -
Pam's Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes








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(Granduncle Mark)

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