Elwood Community Church & Jackson Township Food Pantry - IL

10/06/2026

HAYSTACKS 🍫
The no-bake treat that takes less than 10 minutes and tastes like the best combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy you have ever had.

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10/06/2026

FALL FAVORITES 4 Ways — Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Pecan and Pumpkin!
1️⃣ Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Crust
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter (melted)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake
32 ounces cream cheese (softened; 4 × 8-ounce packages)
¾ cup sour cream
1½ cups granulated sugar
2½ tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Apple Topping
2 cups apples (your favorite variety, peeled, cored and sliced)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¾ cup water
¼ cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
¾ teaspoon apple pie spice
1½ tablespoons cornstarch
1½ tablespoons cold water
Caramel Topping
13.4 ounces dulce de leche caramel
3 tablespoons heavy cream
¼ cup chopped pecans (optional garnish)
2️⃣ Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (either store-bought or use a food processor to create fine crumbs from whole graham crackers)
⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
½ cup salted butter (melted)
Pecan Pie Filling
⅓ cup salted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups pecans (chopped)
Cheesecake
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
½ cup sour cream
Pecan Topping
¼ cup salted butter
⅓ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
3️⃣ Apple Pie
6 to 7 cups sliced apples (from a combination of 3 large Granny Smith and 3 large Honeycrisp apples)
¾ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons apple pie spice blend
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (14.1-ounce) package Pillsbury ready-made pie crusts (you will use both crusts)
¼ to ⅓ cup cornstarch (amount will vary based on the amount of liquid your apples yield)
1½ tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
1 egg
2 teaspoons water
1 tablespoon coarse sanding sugar (optional)
4️⃣ Pumpkin Pie
1 refrigerated pie crust (unrolled and placed into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; Pillsbury brand)
15 ounces 100% pure pumpkin pie puree (Libby’s brand)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (lightly beaten and room temperature)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice blend
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
12 ounces evaporated milk
Garnish
Whipped topping

10/06/2026

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So many options for melty, cheesy dips! 💛
🧀 Pizza Dip
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 c sour cream
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
3 1/2 c mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 c pizza sauce
10–12 pepperonis
fresh chopped basil
baguette slices
garlic breadsticks

🧀 Bacon & Cheese Dip
16 oz cream cheese
16 oz Colby Jack cheese
1 c half-and-half
2 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp minced onion
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp Tabasco sauce
12 slices bacon

🧀 Japaneo Popper Dip
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c plain Greek yogurt
7 oz diced green chiles
4 oz diced jalapeños
1/2 c Italian panko breadcrumbs
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese

🧀 Sausage Dip
16 oz Italian sausage
½ c onion
8 oz cream cheese
16 oz Velveeta
20 oz Rotel

🧀 Rotel Dip
Velveeta
Ground beef
Rotel

🧀 Buffalo Chicken Dip
1 lb cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese
1 c ranch dressing
3/4 c frank’s red hot wing sauce
2 c shredded cheddar cheese

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10/06/2026

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Lay out the tortillas and add lettuce, chicken, bacon, tomato, shredded cheese, and ranch dressing.
Fold in the sides and roll tightly into wraps.
Toast in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Slice in half and serve warm with extra ranch dressing.

10/06/2026

No-Bake Christmas Candy - Perfect for Gift Giving!
JELLO BALLS
SALTINE CRACKER TOFFEE
BEAR PAWS
ROLO PRETZEL BITES
BOURBON BALLS

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10/06/2026

Cheddar Ranch Sausage Balls