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Appetizers & Sides 07 August 2015

Bacon and Cheese Appetizer Bites

 
Ingredients
  • Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup Hungry Jack Buttermilk Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix (Just Add Water)
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Paprika
Preparation
  1. HEAT oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with no-stick cooking spray.
  2. MIX sour cream and water in medium bowl until well combined. Add pancake mix, cheese and bacon pieces. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet.
  3. BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with paprika. Serve warm.
Preparation Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Serves

Makes 24 appetizers

Source Hungry Jack

Dessert 07 August 2015

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups Nabisco Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped Planters Pecans, divided
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 bag (14 ounces) Kraft Caramels, divided
  • 2 tablespoons water, divided
Preparation
  1. Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans, granulated sugar and butter. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil; press crumbs firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake at 350¿F for 10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, flour and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
  3. Place 36 caramels and 1 tablespoon water in microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until caramels are completely melted when stirred. Add to cream cheese batter; stir until well blended. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  5. Sprinkle cheesecake with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Place remaining caramels and 1 tablespoon water in microwavable bowl. Microwave 1 minute. Drizzle over cheesecake. Cut into 32 pieces.
Description

Kraft Kitchens

Preparation Time

15 minutes plus refrigeration

Bake Time

40 minutes

Serves

Makes 32 servings

Source

Kraft® Foods

Dessert 07 August 2015

Banana Split Dessert Pizza

Ingredients
  • 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened and divided
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 3 medium bananas, sliced and divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained and cut in half
  • 10 to 12 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
  • Additional chopped nuts for garnish
  • 1 (1-ounce) square semi-sweet chocolate
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, 4 tablespoons lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Chill.
  2. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add flour and nuts; mix well.
  3. On lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet, press dough into 12-inch circle, forming rim around edge. Prick with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  4. Arrange 2 sliced bananas on cooled crust. Spoon filling evenly over bananas. Dip remaining banana slices in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice; arrange on top along with pineapple, cherries and additional nuts.
  5. In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate with remaining 1 tablespoon butter; drizzle over pie. Chill thoroughly. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Preparation Time

10 minutes

Serves

Makes one (12-inch) pizza

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

Tip: Crust and filling can be made in advance and held until ready to assemble. Cover crust and store at room temperature; store filling in refrigerator. Best if eaten same day as assembled.

Source

Eagle® Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
National Sweet Cherry Foundation

Ethnic 06 August 2015

Mexican Bubble Pizza

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (19-ounce) can ready-to-serve tomato soup
  • 1 (16.3-ounce) can Pillsbury Grands! Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup thick and chunky salsa
  • 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 3 green onions, sliced, if desired
Preparation
  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Add taco seasoning mix and soup; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Add pieces to ground beef mixture; stir gently. Spoon mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  3. Bake at 375°F. for 18 to 23 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven; bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
  4. Cut pizza into 8 squares. Top each with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, olives, sour cream and onions.

Source: Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits

Holiday 04 August 2015

Add More Flavor to Your Holidays

Italian Sausage Lasagna
Holiday Breakfast Casserole
Old-Fashioned Italian Meatballs
Sausage Dippers

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10271c

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients
  • 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 1 16-ounce package Johnsonville Italian All Natural Ground Sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 large container of chunky pasta sauce
  • 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, packed
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation
  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. Sauté Italian sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is browned; drain. Add pasta sauce to sausage mixture and set aside.
  2. In medium bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
  3. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and spread 1 cup sauce mixture on the bottom. Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread 1/4 cup ricotta cheese mixture on noodles and layer on 1 cup sauce mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup spinach and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat this whole process 3 more times starting with the noodles; top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to finish.
  4. Bake uncovered in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Serves

Yield 6 to 8 servings

10271a

Holiday Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients
  • 2 packages (12 ounces each) Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links
  • 6 English muffins cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits
Preparation
  1. Cook sausage according to package directions. Cool slightly; cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  2. In a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, layer half the English muffin cubes and half the cooked sausage. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter and top with the cheese, onion and red pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over casserole. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Uncover and bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes.
Serves

Yield 12 servings

10271d

Old-Fashioned Italian Meatballs

Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 16-ounce package Johnsonville Italian All Natural Ground Sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
  1. In large bowl, combine egg, milk and breadcrumbs. Let stand for 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add sausage; mix well. Shape into meatballs.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté meatballs in olive oil until golden brown and no longer pink.
  3. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce and noodles.
Serves

Yield approximately 12 meatballs

10271b

Sausage Dippers

Ingredients
  • 3 packages Johnsonville Smoked Sausage, such as Beddar with Cheddar, BOLD Jalapeno & Cheddar or Chili Cheese, Smoked Turkey, Turkey with Cheddar or Polish sausage

Spicy Hot Buffalo Sauce

  • 2 cups Blue Cheese Dressing
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) hot sauce
  • 1 bottle (16 ounces) blue cheese salad dressing

Orange Bourbon Barbecue Dip

  • 1 cup bourbon or original barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade

Chinese Dipping Sauce

  • 1 jar (7 ounces) hoisin sauce
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) plum sauce

Creamy Mustard Dip

  • 1 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish

Cajun Mustard Dip

  • 1 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Hot pepper sauce, to taste
Preparation

Sausage Dippers:
Cut sausage links into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until lightly browned and heated through. Serve with toothpicks and dipping sauces.

Spicy Hot Buffalo Sauce:
In microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and hot sauce. Cover and microwave on high for about 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Serve buffalo sauce in one bowl and blue cheese dressing in another bowl. Yield: 2 cups Buffalo Sauce plus 2 cups Blue Cheese Dressing

Orange Bourbon Barbecue Dip:
In microwave-safe bowl, combine barbecue sauce and orange marmalade. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 1 1/4 cups

Chinese Dipping Sauce:
In microwave-safe bowl, combine hoisin sauce and plum sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Creamy Mustard Dip:
In a bowl, combine the mustard, sour cream and horseradish. Yield: 1 1/3 cups

Cajun Mustard Dip:
In a bowl, combine the mustard, seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Yield: 1 cup

Serves

Yield 18 servings

Source

www.johnsonville.com

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