Water Chestnuts with Bacon

2 cans of whole water chestnuts
2 lbs bacon cut into 1/2

Sauce:
1 cup catsup
1/2 sugar
1/2 brown sugar

Mix sauce in bowl and set aside. Wrap the chestnut with a piece of bacon and place a toothpick in it to hold it together. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes at 350. Drain bacon grease. Then pour sauce on top and back another 15 minutes at 350.

I made this for a family activity. I bet they were gone in about 10 minutes because they were so good so be careful. We actually had to almost double the recipe in order for everyone to have a couple.

Cheese Ball

This is great for parties or a get-together. It is very easy to make and a big hit so far. There are tons of variations to this meal depending on what you like.

1 package plain cream cheese
1 package flavored cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheese

Let cream cheeses soften. Mix together all ingredients, roll into a ball or put in a container. (Optional: add almonds or fruit to the outside) Chill.
Allow cheese ball soften a bit in room before serving. Serve with crackers.