Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers
Start every gathering with a little sunshine—delicious bites made with love, laughter, and a sprinkle of family magic. Get Cooking!
BBQ Meatballs or Cocktail Weenies
⏰ Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 30 min-2hr | 🔥 Method: Crockpot
What You'll Need:
- 1 bag of cooked meatballs or 2 pkgs of weenies
- ½ jar of grape jelly
- ½ stick of butter
- 2 bottles of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce
- 2tsp of Vinegar
- 2tsp of Texas Pete
How to Make It:
- Mix all ingredients in your Crockpot
- Cook on medium for about 20 minutes
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until ready to serve
- Stir occasionally while cooking
⚠️ Important: Don't cook all day. Switch to warm setting to prevent burning!
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered October 7th, 2019
Buffalo Chicken Dip
⏰ Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 30 min-1hr | 🔥 Method: Crockpot
What You'll Need
- 2-3 chicken breast shredded or canned
- 2-8oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ¾ bottle of Texas Pete
Mix & Cook (20 min)
- Mix all ingredients in your Crockpot and cook on medium for about 20 minutes.
- Then reduce to low and simmer, stirring occasionally.
⚠️ Don't cook all day - switch to warm to prevent burning!
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered October 7th, 2019
Hamburger Cheese Dip
⏰ Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 30 min-1hr | 🔥 Method: Crockpot
What You'll Need
- 2lb hamburger
- 1 jar of salsa
- Half of a Velveeta Cheese block
Cooking Process
Brown the hamburger and drain. Combine in crockpot with salsa and cubed cheese. Cook on medium for 20 minutes.
Ready to Serve
Simmer on low until ready to serve, stirring occasionally. Perfect for the Super Bowl! 🏈
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered October 7th, 2019
Ham Rolls - A Family Tradition
⏰ Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 5-7 min | 🔥 Preheat: 400°F
What You'll Need
- Ham Slices (any type)
- Swiss Cheese
- 1 cup butter
- 3 tbsp mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
- Sweet Hawaiian rolls
- Optional: 1 small onion (finely chopped)
Assembly Steps
1. Combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and optional ingredients
2. Spread sauce inside rolls
3. Layer with ham and cheese
Fresh From the Oven
Bake at 400°F for 5-7 minutes until golden and cheese is melted
A Christmas Tradition
"Aunt Penny has made every year for Christmas for my whole life. Then my 1st Christmas with JD, I learned his mom also makes them every year with the same recipe!
👩🍳Recipe by Penny Moots & Sue Peaden | Originally entered October 7th, 2019
Pinterest Recipes
You Are My Sunshine Family Recipes
You Are My Sunshine Recipes is a celebration of love, laughter, and the joy of cooking together. These recipes are crafted with heart and meant to be shared across generations.