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What to serve, what to serve....

16 years ago

Friday nights are game nights with my girlfriend and her 7 and 11-year-old boys. I get somebody to cook for once a week (and send other leftovers home with!) and we play games. (Embarrassing when a 7 and 11 year old kick your butt at Scattergories every week! LOL)

Tonight I'm wrapping hot dogs with bacon and then with crescent rolls and baking them.

Not sure what to serve with them though. Something kid friendly. And easy. Tator tots?

What sounds good to you?

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Comments (7)

Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
16 years ago
Can't go wrong with Tator Tots or Mac and Cheese.

Maybe a fruit salad.

Gayle
ntt_hou
16 years ago
Kids friendly? Potato chips or french fries. If you're health conscious, then chose baked. Bring some fruits or jello for a healthy snack.
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deemarie5500
16 years ago
For crunchy finger food, add some celery and carrot sticks. Kids will eat them if they are there!

Have fun!
Dee
angelaid
Original Author
16 years ago
oooh

Pork and Beans go good with hot dogs!

I'll do that and chips. Eazy, peazy...

Thanks guys.

Maybe I'll do something with mac and cheese next week. Never even thought of that...
Jamie_MS
16 years ago
Love tater tots!!
glenda_al
16 years ago
Baked Beans! I absolutely love beans and things!

Something else that is a kid pleaser: Meat Muffins

Pat out in your hand to flatten, a biscuit, then mold it into a greased muffin pan.
Brown some hmbgr, 1/2 lb makes 8 or more, add some ketchup, mustard, (like a sloppy joe, but not as moist) some garlic, maybe some chili powder, simmer to blend flavors.

Fill the biscuit cups, bake in oven, until biscuit starts to brown, remove, top with grated cheese, return, until cheese melts. Let sit for 5 minutes, remove from muffin tin and enjoy!
sheilajoyce_gw
16 years ago
If you make celery and carrot sticks and serve them with ranch dressing for dipping, the kids will eat them. Give everyone their own dipping cup to prevent double dipping and spreading colds.

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