Appetizers

Appetizers

                                                by Collette

 Cocktail parties were a new idea in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The following might have been served.

 Spam Sandwiches

1 can Spam luncheon meat                         2 teaspoons sugar
½ pound American cheese                          1 tablespoon vinegar
6 hard- boiled eggs                                      1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 small onion                                               salad dressing to moisten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Grind the meat, cheese, eggs and onions with coarse blade of grinder. Mix with all remaining ingredients and spread on open butter hamburger buns. Place under

broiler until light brown.

Bar-B-Que Meatballs

3 pounds hamburger                                  ½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups quick oats                                        2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup milk                                                  ½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs                                                         2 teaspoons salt
1 medium onion, chopped

Sauce:
2 cups catsup                                              1 cup brown sugar
½ chopped onions                                       2 tablespoons liquid smoke

Mix together, make balls ¾ inch in diameter, and place in shallow pan. Cover with sauce and bake at 325 degrees for one hour.

For the sauce, place all ingredients in a pan and bring to boil, remove from stove. After cooling slightly, add 2 tablespoons liquid smoke. Place meatballs in a crockpot or chafing dish over low heat and serve hot. Serves 10-12