Chocolate Cream Cheese Ball

My Mikey P. does not like cream cheese, but a friend at work brought this for our Thanksgiving feast and Mikey tried and liked it.  It is wonderful.  Try it.

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4  pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and/or apple slices

Directions:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.  Gradually add sugars; beat just until combined.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans.  Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and/or apple slices.

 

Green Chile Casserole

Looking for something different but easy for dinner.  This casserole is just right served with baked chicken or pork chops. 

3 cups cooked white rice
1 1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2- 4 oz. cans chopped green chilies, undrained
2 cups shredded Monterry Jack cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix rice, sour cream, milk, eggs, chilies, 1-1/2 cups cheese, and salt and pepper to taste in large bowl. Pour into greased 2 quart glass casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes until set.