Annie's Sweet Potato Casserole

3 cups mashed canned sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs (beaten)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup milk

Combine the above ingredients together and put in a 9 x 13 baking dish.

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 tbsp. margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Combine together and sprinkle on top. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Ham and Cheese Penne

Ingredients:
3 cups penne pasta
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 cup whipping cream
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup garlic bread crumbs (optional)

Directions:
Cook penne according to package directions. Melt butter, stir flour into butter while cooking until a smooth paste forms. Slowly stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Add paprika, salt, pepper, and cream, and continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Stir in ham, mozzarella cheese, and penne. Turn into a greased 9 x13 pan. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Broil for 5 minutes or until it starts to turn a golden brown on top.

Layered Bean Dip

First Layer
Mix together and spread in an 8 x 8 pan:

1 can refried beans

1/4 c. salsa

Second Layer
Mix together and spread on top of bean mixture:
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. taco seasoning
1 clove finely chopped garlic

Third Layer
Sprinkle 1/4 c. cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Then top with chopped:
Tomatoes
Green onions
Olives
Cilantro
Avocado

Serve with tortilla chips. Yum!