Creamy Crock Pot Corn

I make this corn for all of our big potlucks and parties.  I just made it with our Easter ham and everyone raves about it every time.  It's beyond easy and will become a family favorite!!!

 

CREAMY CROCK POT CORN

4 cans of whole kernel corn

1 stick of butter
1 block of cream cheese
4 packets of splenda (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Place stick of butter and cream cheese in the bottom of a crock pot.  Turn on LOW.  Drain 4 cans of corn and add to crock pot.  Sprinkle Splenda packets on top and add some salt and pepper.  Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Stir after the butter and cream cheese melts.  Can easily be doubled for large parties/potlucks.





Easter dinner!



Ham Pasta Salad

 

 

I made this pasta salad for our Church potluck for Easter Sunday.  Those friends who knew I had made it came up to me and said it was good.  I thought so too so here is the recipe. =0)

 

HAM PASTA SALAD

 

1 pound bag of elbow macaroni

2 cups cooked diced ham

3 stalks of celery, chopped small

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup shredded cheese (I used mix of cheddar and jack)

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

2 TBSP pickle juice

salt and pepper to taste

 

Cook pasta as directed.  Drain and rinse with cold water.  Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil.  Add meat and veggies.  In bowl, mix together mayo, ranch dressing, pickle juice and salt and pepper.  Add to pasta, meat and veggies.  Stir and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, add some milk and stir to make it moist again. Serves a lot!