Date: 08-29-2009
Easter Dinner
Cider-Baked Ham
Macaroni and Cheese
Mashed potatoes
Baked beans
Deviled Eggs
Pretzel Salad
Rolls
Brownies/Ice Cream
Cinnamon stick
13 cups apple cider
7-10 # cured bone-in half ham (shank end)
Dark brown sugar
Bread Crumb Topping
3 slices white sandwich bread (good-quality, about 6 ounces), torn into rough pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold), cut into 6 pieces
Pasta and Cheese
� pound elbow macaroni
� tablespoon table salt
2 � tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoons powdered mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 1/2 cups milk (see note)
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese , shredded (1 cup)
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon table salt
Long pretzels
4 oz cream cheese
4 oz cool whip
3 oz strawberry jello
10 pkg frozen strawberries
Rolls
Vidalia onion
Dijon mustard
Ice cream
Large oven bag
Potato's
Saturday
Brine the ham
Takes about 3 hours to cook on Sunday