Whether or not you have experienced the deliciousness we call Epting Events catering, you’ll be delighted to learn about some of our most famous recipes. These side dishes are the most requested and most popular among all types of clients. They are true southern comfort. Happy cooking!
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
(Yield: 12 servings)
30 oz. green beans
1 (16 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
1 lg. onion, chopped
½ c. butter, melted
¼ c. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. whipping cream
¾ lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 tsp. soy sauce
½ t. Worcestershire
½ t. pepper
1/8 Tabasco sauce
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained & chopped
Butter-flavored crackers, crushed
Butter
Sautee mushrooms & onions in butter. Add flour, milk and cream. Stir in cheese, soy sauce, Worcestershire, pepper & Tabasco. Combine sauce with bean & water chestnuts. Turn into 2-qt casserole. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs; dot with butter. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
WALNUT-CHICKEN SALAD
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/3 cups chopped, toasted walnuts
½ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup golden raisins
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chutney chopped
½ teaspoon salt
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, chutney and salt. Stir well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss gently. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Serve with sliced tomatoes and pineapple rings.
SWEET POTATO BISCUITS (my favorite)
(makes 100)
1 quart sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup buttermilk
8 cups self-rising flour
Mash the potatoes. Put the mashed potatoes in a bowl. Mix in sugar and shortening. Add the buttermilk. Once well blended and smooth, add the flour and work into the potato mixture. Add additional flour as needed to make a good stiff dough.
Roll out onto floured surface. Cut the biscuits and bake them. Do not overwork the dough.
SOUTHERN STYLE TOMATO PUDDING
A Lee Epting favorite
1 # 10 can diced tomatoes
2 pounds shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup sugar
2 French Baguettes torn into pieces
Salt & pepper to taste
Toss all ingredients together; pour into a lightly greased Pyrex baking dish.
Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes, or until warm throughout.
We hope these inspire you to create one more dish during the holidays, you’ll be an instant family favorite!
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