Freaky Graveyard Crunch Recipes

GRAVEYARD CRUNCH

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 300°F Place syrup, butter and cinnamon in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.; stir until butter is completely melted. Add cereal and peanuts; mix lightly. Spread into lightly greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• BAKE 30 min., stirring after 15 minute Cool completely. Break into pieces; place in large bowl.
• ADD marshmallows and candies; mix lightly. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

NO-MESS PIZZA BREAD IN A BAG

Steps:

• For the dough: Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Add the sugar, yeast, 1 cup of the flour and 1 cup warm water to a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Press down to remove excess air from the bag. Close the bag tightly and squish the ingredients in the bag until well mixed. Let the bag sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
• Add the butter, oil, salt and another cup of flour to the bag, close the bag and mix well. Add the last cup of flour and mix again until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the dough begins to pull away from the bag.
• For the topping: Mix together the pepperoni and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
• Pour the dough out of the bag onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough until it comes together and is not sticking to the board. Using your fingers, flatten out the dough into a circle about an inch in thickness. Sprinkle the pepperoni mixture on top of the dough. Gently roll the dough (like a burrito) to make the shape of a loaf. Tuck the sides of the dough under to keep the pepperoni mixture inside. Place the dough seam-side down into the prepared loaf pan and cover with a kitchen towel. Let the dough rest and rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Once the dough has risen, remove the towel, top with the shredded cheese and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan. Serve the bread with warm pizza sauce.

BLUE CHEESE-AGED RIB-EYE STEAK

Steps:

• For the steaks: On a baking sheet, lay out a sheet of plastic wrap, then unfold a piece of cheesecloth on top. Place the steaks on the cheesecloth. Fold a thin layer of the cheesecloth over the steaks, then top with the blue cheese. Fold over the plastic wrap to secure the cheese on top. Refrigerate the wrapped steaks overnight.
• Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Unwrap the steaks; reserve the blue cheese for the sauce. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the skillet is hot, drizzle in the canola oil. Add the steaks and sear for 5 minutes on one side. Flip the steaks and cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, then add the butter, thyme, rosemary and garlic. Use a spoon to baste the melted butter over the steaks as they cook. Cook for 3 to 4 more minutes for medium-rare doneness. Let rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
• For the blue cheese sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cream and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 minute more. Add the salt, pepper and reserved blue cheese and stir well. Just as the cheese begins to melt, remove from the heat. To serve, spoon the sauce over the steaks.

CLASSIC COBB MASON JAR SALAD

Steps:

• For the blue cheese dressing: Pour the dressing, vinegar, Worcestershire and salt into a 16- to 20-ounce mason jar and mix well with a fork.
• For the salad: Layer in the ham, avocado, tomato, bacon, egg, blue cheese and lettuce, then top with the lid and chill until ready to serve.

GRAVEYARD CRUNCH

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 300°F. Place syrup, butter and cinnamon in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.; stir until butter is completely melted. Add cereal and peanuts; mix lightly. Spread into lightly greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• BAKE 30 min., stirring after 15 min. Cool completely. Break into pieces; place in large bowl.
• ADD marshmallows and candies; mix lightly. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

CUPCAKE GRAVEYARD

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes.
• In a medium bowl stir 1 package of frosting with the cookie crumbs.
• Frost cooled cupcakes.
• Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a plain tip, with remaining white frosting.
• Write R.I.P. on each chocolate covered graham cracker cookie.
• Stand a decorated cookie on top of each cupcake so that it looks like a tombstone.
• Place the cupcakes on a large cookie sheet that has been covered with green paper.
• Place paper ghosts and bats randomly through the graveyard.
• Serve!

FREAKY GRAVEYARD CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Mix syrup, butter and cinnamon in large bowl and microwave on high 1 minute.
• Stir until butter is completely melted. Add cereal and peanuts; mix gently. Spread into lightly greased 15x10x1 inches baking pan.
• Bake 30 minutes and stir after 15 minutes.
• Cool completely and break into pieces. Place in bowl and add marshmallows and candies. Mix lightly and store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

GRAVEYARD CAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a saucepan, combine butter, water and cocoa; bring to a boil over medium heat. Add to flour mixture; beat well. Beat in sour cream and eggs. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine butter, milk and cocoa; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and vanilla. Pour over warm cake. Crumble chocolate cookies; sprinkle over frosting while still warm. Cool completely. , For tombstone, use icing to decorate vanilla cookies with words or faces; place on cake. For ghosts, make mounds of whipped topping; use icing to add eyes and mouths as desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add pumpkins and gummy worms if desired.

HAUNTED GRAVEYARD PUDDING

Steps:

• Pour cold milk into a large bowl; add pudding mix and stir together; beat with a wire whisk for several minutes.
• Stir in half of the crushed Oreos.
• Spoon mixture into an oblong casserole dish or baking pan.
• Sprinkle top of pudding with the rest of the Oreo cookies.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
• Just prior to serving, use the decorator icing or gel to write on the tops of the cookies some messages like"RIP" and stick them partway into the pudding, slightly bent.
• Make ghosts with the can of whipped cream, basically as a big blob, with 2 chocolate chips stuck in for the eyes.
• Place the candy pumpkins around on top of the crushed cookies, and sprinkle with jimmies to fill in the empty spots.
• Serve chilled.