This dish is pleasantly unexpected. The two main ingredients are wonderful on their own, but put them together and it's heaven.
Ingredients:
1 & 1/4 cup half n half
3 eggs
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp mustard powder
8 ounces cooked lobster meat, cut into 3/4" chunks (about 1 & 1/2 cups)
2 cups asiago cheese (8 ounces) shredded
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4 " cubes (1 cup)
1 pound mini penne pasta, cooked & drained
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13 x 9 pan with foil to overhang sides by 2 inches, coaat with non stick cooking spray.
2.Whisk together the half n half, eggs, Old Bay, & mustard powder. Stir in lobster, asiago cheese, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, the cheddar cubes, & the pasta.Transfer to prepared pan & cover with foil.
3.Bake 25 minutes, then uncover, sprinkle with remaining shredded cheddar. Bake until melted for 5-10 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes, then cut into squares.
Classic recipes handed down for generations. Impress everyone at your next family gathering.
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Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts
Bohemian Bread Triangles
I got this recipe from my Mother. It was and still is a staple in her entertaininng recipes. Always popular, and never any leftovers.
Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz) crescent rolls
2 (3 oz ea) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
8 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained well
2 tbl grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp chopped fresh chives
1. Preheat ove to 350 degrees, lightly spray cookie sheet
2. Unroll dough into 1 long rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Press out dough to almost fill pan.
3. Combine the cream cheese and worcestershire sauce...mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chives.
4.Bake for 12-14 minutes or till crust is golden brown. Cut into approximately 32 triangles.
***32
Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz) crescent rolls
2 (3 oz ea) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
8 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained well
2 tbl grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp chopped fresh chives
1. Preheat ove to 350 degrees, lightly spray cookie sheet
2. Unroll dough into 1 long rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Press out dough to almost fill pan.
3. Combine the cream cheese and worcestershire sauce...mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chives.
4.Bake for 12-14 minutes or till crust is golden brown. Cut into approximately 32 triangles.
***32
Crabby Cucumber Bites
These are a nice, refreshing appetizer everyone will love.
Ingredients:
1 tbl mayonaise
1 tbl each chopped fresh chives and fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 pkg ( 8 oz) lump crabmeat, drained
1 seedless cucumber , sliced
Directions:
1. In medium bowl, mix together first 5 ingredients, 2 tbl of lime juice and 1/2 tsp of the zest. Season with black pepper, if desired. Add mixture to crabmeat.
2. Spoon 1 heaping tsp of crab mixture onto each cucumber sliice (may have use paper towel to dab excess moisture).
3. Press toothpck through each appetzer and chill til ready to serve.
***12
Ingredients:
1 tbl mayonaise
1 tbl each chopped fresh chives and fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 pkg ( 8 oz) lump crabmeat, drained
1 seedless cucumber , sliced
Directions:
1. In medium bowl, mix together first 5 ingredients, 2 tbl of lime juice and 1/2 tsp of the zest. Season with black pepper, if desired. Add mixture to crabmeat.
2. Spoon 1 heaping tsp of crab mixture onto each cucumber sliice (may have use paper towel to dab excess moisture).
3. Press toothpck through each appetzer and chill til ready to serve.
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Hot Broccoli Dip
This dip is a crowd pleaser...make sure you don't run out.
Ingredients:
1 round of sourdough bread (about 1 & 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tbl butter
1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 " cubes
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained well
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut a thin slice from the top of the loaf of bread, remove center, leaving a 1 " thickness to shell. Cut removed bread into bite size pieces. Spread bread pieces onto a baking sheet, then add bread shell (replaceing top). Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.
3. Meanwhile, combine celery, red bell pepper, and onion with the butter in saucepan and cook on medium heat until tender.
4. Add velveeta and cook on low until melted, stirring frequently. Add broccoli, and cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
5. Pour into bread shell, just before serving. Serve with bread pieces, crackers, veggies.
***20 servings
Ingredients:
1 round of sourdough bread (about 1 & 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tbl butter
1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 " cubes
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained well
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut a thin slice from the top of the loaf of bread, remove center, leaving a 1 " thickness to shell. Cut removed bread into bite size pieces. Spread bread pieces onto a baking sheet, then add bread shell (replaceing top). Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.
3. Meanwhile, combine celery, red bell pepper, and onion with the butter in saucepan and cook on medium heat until tender.
4. Add velveeta and cook on low until melted, stirring frequently. Add broccoli, and cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
5. Pour into bread shell, just before serving. Serve with bread pieces, crackers, veggies.
***20 servings
Pumpkin Dumplings
These make a great appetizer of dessert, and so easy to make.
Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbl light brown sugar
2 tbl honey
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 pkg won ton wrappers
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Stir together the first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
2. Arrange 1 won ton wrapper on clean flat surface (cover remaining wrappers with plastic
wrap or damp towel to prevent drying out).
3. Lightly moisten edges of wrapper with water. Place about 2 tsp of pumpkin mixture and
forming a triangle-fold in half. Press edges to seal, removing any air pockets. Repeat.
4. Heat fryer to 375 degrees and fry 3 at a time about 20 seconds or until golden brown
and edges are crisp. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve
immediately.
***makes 30
Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbl light brown sugar
2 tbl honey
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 pkg won ton wrappers
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Stir together the first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
2. Arrange 1 won ton wrapper on clean flat surface (cover remaining wrappers with plastic
wrap or damp towel to prevent drying out).
3. Lightly moisten edges of wrapper with water. Place about 2 tsp of pumpkin mixture and
forming a triangle-fold in half. Press edges to seal, removing any air pockets. Repeat.
4. Heat fryer to 375 degrees and fry 3 at a time about 20 seconds or until golden brown
and edges are crisp. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve
immediately.
***makes 30
Crispy & sweet Pumpkin Dumplings
This is a unique/tasty use for pumpkin, and is great for a party.
Ingredients:
1 can (15 0z) can pumpkin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbl light brown sugar
2 tbl honey
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 (16 0z)pkg wonton wrappers
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Arrange 1 wonton wrapper (cover remaining wrappers with plastic wrap or damp towel
to prevent drying out). Lightly moisten edges of wrapper with water. Place about 2 tsp
pumpkin mixture, forming a triangle, fold in half. Press edges to seal , removing any air
pockets. Repeat.
3. Heat fryer to 375 degrees and fry 3 at a time about 20 seconds or until golden brown and
edgesare crisp. Drain on paper towels. Sprinke with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
***#30
Ingredients:
1 can (15 0z) can pumpkin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbl light brown sugar
2 tbl honey
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 (16 0z)pkg wonton wrappers
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Arrange 1 wonton wrapper (cover remaining wrappers with plastic wrap or damp towel
to prevent drying out). Lightly moisten edges of wrapper with water. Place about 2 tsp
pumpkin mixture, forming a triangle, fold in half. Press edges to seal , removing any air
pockets. Repeat.
3. Heat fryer to 375 degrees and fry 3 at a time about 20 seconds or until golden brown and
edgesare crisp. Drain on paper towels. Sprinke with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
***#30
Party Cheese Ball
Every get together deserves a cheese ball....you can't go wrong. Everybody seems to like them and they're so easy to make.
Ingredients:
2 pkg. (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. ( 8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tbl finely chopped onion
1 tbl finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tsp worchestershire
1 tsp lemon juice
dash cayenne
1 cup chopped, toasted pecans
Directions:
1. Beat cream cheese and cheddar in a small bowl until well blended.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients, except nuts, mix well. Refrigerate for several hours.
3. To serve, shape cheese into ball, and roll in nuts. Serve with assorted crackers and/or
vegetables.
***approximately 24 servings
Ingredients:
2 pkg. (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. ( 8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tbl finely chopped onion
1 tbl finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tsp worchestershire
1 tsp lemon juice
dash cayenne
1 cup chopped, toasted pecans
Directions:
1. Beat cream cheese and cheddar in a small bowl until well blended.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients, except nuts, mix well. Refrigerate for several hours.
3. To serve, shape cheese into ball, and roll in nuts. Serve with assorted crackers and/or
vegetables.
***approximately 24 servings
Spinach Tartlets
These are sooo good....everybody will want the recipe. It kind of reminds me of spinach dip, but they are only about 45 calories each. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced fat cream cheese
1 egg white
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 tbl chopped green onions (white part only)
1 tsp salt free seasoning
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 packages (1/9 ounces each) frozen mini phyllo tart shells
3 turkey bacon strips, diced and cooked
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, beat the first 6 ingredients until blended.
3. Spoon filling into tart shells and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with bacon pieces, and bake an additional 2 to 5
minutes, or until filling is set and shells are lightly browned. Serve warm
***makes 30
Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced fat cream cheese
1 egg white
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 tbl chopped green onions (white part only)
1 tsp salt free seasoning
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 packages (1/9 ounces each) frozen mini phyllo tart shells
3 turkey bacon strips, diced and cooked
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, beat the first 6 ingredients until blended.
3. Spoon filling into tart shells and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with bacon pieces, and bake an additional 2 to 5
minutes, or until filling is set and shells are lightly browned. Serve warm
***makes 30
Crab Cups
This is a no brainer appetizer for a get together. Everyone will go crazy for them.
Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cp shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbl mayo
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 scallion, thin sliced
1/4 pound crabmeat, flaked
1 (21 ounce) box mini phyllo shells (15 per box)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar, mayo, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, and garlic just until combined.
3. Gently beat in scallion and crabmeat, just until evenly mixed.
4. Spoon 1 tbl crab mixture into each phyllo cup and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through and shells are golden.
Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cp shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbl mayo
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 scallion, thin sliced
1/4 pound crabmeat, flaked
1 (21 ounce) box mini phyllo shells (15 per box)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar, mayo, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, and garlic just until combined.
3. Gently beat in scallion and crabmeat, just until evenly mixed.
4. Spoon 1 tbl crab mixture into each phyllo cup and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through and shells are golden.
Easy Shrimp Appetizers
These are so easy, yet so visually pleasing (as well as taste), they wont last long on the plate
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked, chopped shrimp
1/2 (8ox) cream cheese, soft
3 tbl chop green onions
1 tbl fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
15 mini phyllo pastry shells
2 & 1/2 tbl jarred mango chutney
Directions:
1. Stir together the first 6 ingredients.
2. Spoon mixture into pastry shells.
3. Spoon 1/2 tsp chutney over each tart, sprinkle with any additional toppings (if desired).
***4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked, chopped shrimp
1/2 (8ox) cream cheese, soft
3 tbl chop green onions
1 tbl fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
15 mini phyllo pastry shells
2 & 1/2 tbl jarred mango chutney
Directions:
1. Stir together the first 6 ingredients.
2. Spoon mixture into pastry shells.
3. Spoon 1/2 tsp chutney over each tart, sprinkle with any additional toppings (if desired).
***4 to 6 servings
Easy Crab Rangoons
These are very simple, but OHHH so good! Just don't forget to add the crab meat (like I did for a Super Bowl party I was going to. Halfway there, I realized, having been rushed to get out the door, I forgot the crab. Everyone still like them! But my husband and especially my daughter won't let me forget "you forgot the crab". Anyway...enjoy.
Ingredients:
6 ounces lite cream cheese, soft
1 can crabmeat, drain and crumbled
2 green oinions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbl worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 package of wontons
non stick vegetable spray
Directions:
1. In medium bowl, combine all except the wontons...mix well.
2. To prevent wontons from drying out, only prepare 1 or 2 at a time. Place 1 tsp filling in center
of each wonton. Moisten edges with water, fold in half to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
3. Pull bottom corners down and overlap slightly, moisten on corner and press to seal.
4. Lightly spray baking sheets and arrange rangoons on sheet and lightly spray to coat. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or mustard sauce.
Ingredients:
6 ounces lite cream cheese, soft
1 can crabmeat, drain and crumbled
2 green oinions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbl worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 package of wontons
non stick vegetable spray
Directions:
1. In medium bowl, combine all except the wontons...mix well.
2. To prevent wontons from drying out, only prepare 1 or 2 at a time. Place 1 tsp filling in center
of each wonton. Moisten edges with water, fold in half to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
3. Pull bottom corners down and overlap slightly, moisten on corner and press to seal.
4. Lightly spray baking sheets and arrange rangoons on sheet and lightly spray to coat. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or mustard sauce.
Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels
These are great appetizers and really popular. If you're invited to a party, and you ask if you can bring anything, this is one dish your host will want you to bring.
Ingredients:
8 ounces sour cream
1 pkg ( 8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 4 oz can diced green chilies, well drained
1 4 oz can chopped black olives, well drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
garlic powder to taste
seasoned salt to taste
5 (10") flour tortillas
fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
salsa
Directions:
1. Mix all the filling ingredients together.
2. Divide filling among the 5 tortillas and spread evenly, then roll up tight.
3. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, twisting ends. Then refrigerate for several hours.
4. Unwrap, and cut in slices 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick...discarding ends.
5. Lay pinwheels flat on a serving plate, and garnsh with parsley if dessired.
6. Place a bowl of salsa in center of plate.
***makes 50 appetizers
Ingredients:
8 ounces sour cream
1 pkg ( 8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 4 oz can diced green chilies, well drained
1 4 oz can chopped black olives, well drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
garlic powder to taste
seasoned salt to taste
5 (10") flour tortillas
fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
salsa
Directions:
1. Mix all the filling ingredients together.
2. Divide filling among the 5 tortillas and spread evenly, then roll up tight.
3. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, twisting ends. Then refrigerate for several hours.
4. Unwrap, and cut in slices 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick...discarding ends.
5. Lay pinwheels flat on a serving plate, and garnsh with parsley if dessired.
6. Place a bowl of salsa in center of plate.
***makes 50 appetizers
Green Chilie and Cheese Appetizers
These easy tidbits would go great for a Mexican meal or as an appetizer for any party.
Ingredients:
4 oz (1cup) shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tbl finely chop green onion tops
2 tbl finely chop cilantro or parsley
dash salt
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chilies, drained
1 can (16.3 oz) can Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray large cookie sheet with non stick spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine cheese, onions, cilantro (or parsley), chilies, and salt...mix well.
3. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. With serated knife, cut each biscuit in half, horizontaly, to
make 16 rounds. Press or roll each round to 3 & 1/2 inch size.
4. Place 1 tbl cheese mixture in center of each round. Fold dough over filling, press edges
with fork to seal. Form each filled biscuit into crescent shape and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake 11-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes...serve warm.
***makes 16
Ingredients:
4 oz (1cup) shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tbl finely chop green onion tops
2 tbl finely chop cilantro or parsley
dash salt
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chilies, drained
1 can (16.3 oz) can Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray large cookie sheet with non stick spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine cheese, onions, cilantro (or parsley), chilies, and salt...mix well.
3. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. With serated knife, cut each biscuit in half, horizontaly, to
make 16 rounds. Press or roll each round to 3 & 1/2 inch size.
4. Place 1 tbl cheese mixture in center of each round. Fold dough over filling, press edges
with fork to seal. Form each filled biscuit into crescent shape and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake 11-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes...serve warm.
***makes 16
Clam Fritters
If you like crab cakes, you'll love these flavor filled, bite size treats, They are great for a party or a meal.
Ingredients:
11 ounces of fresh, minced clams-drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbl butter, melted
1/2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
1. Combine clams, onion, green pepper, eggs, butter, lime juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper in
mixing bowl, and mix well.
2. Combine flour and baking powder, then add to clam mixture and stir until moistened.
3. Heat 3/4 inch of oil in skillet to 350 degrees. Drop batter into hot oil by level tablespoon. Fry
turning once, then drain on paper towels.
***makes 1 & 1/2 dozen
Ingredients:
11 ounces of fresh, minced clams-drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbl butter, melted
1/2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
1. Combine clams, onion, green pepper, eggs, butter, lime juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper in
mixing bowl, and mix well.
2. Combine flour and baking powder, then add to clam mixture and stir until moistened.
3. Heat 3/4 inch of oil in skillet to 350 degrees. Drop batter into hot oil by level tablespoon. Fry
turning once, then drain on paper towels.
***makes 1 & 1/2 dozen
Beer Chicken Wings
I haven't posted for awhile...out collecting/finding/trying new goodies to pass on to you. Here's a tasty treat and a new variation on chicken wings. Try it...you'll love 'em.
Ingredients:
2 cans beer
1 pkg (5lbs) frozen chicken wings...thawed
2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce (adjust to your own taste)
1/4 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheets with foil and spray with non stick spray.
2. Set aside 1/3 cup of beer. Pour remaining beer into large shallow dish, add thawed wings, cover and marinate at least 4 hours in fridge, then drain wings.
3. Season wings with salt and pepper and place on baking sheets. Bake for 30 minutes, then turn wings and cook for 25 to 30 mins more, or until for 25-30 minutes more, or until crispy and no longer pink.
4. In large bowl, combine the cayenne pepper sauce, butter, and the reserved 1/3 cup beer...mix well . Add wings and toss until evenly coated...serve immediately.
Ingredients:
2 cans beer
1 pkg (5lbs) frozen chicken wings...thawed
2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce (adjust to your own taste)
1/4 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheets with foil and spray with non stick spray.
2. Set aside 1/3 cup of beer. Pour remaining beer into large shallow dish, add thawed wings, cover and marinate at least 4 hours in fridge, then drain wings.
3. Season wings with salt and pepper and place on baking sheets. Bake for 30 minutes, then turn wings and cook for 25 to 30 mins more, or until for 25-30 minutes more, or until crispy and no longer pink.
4. In large bowl, combine the cayenne pepper sauce, butter, and the reserved 1/3 cup beer...mix well . Add wings and toss until evenly coated...serve immediately.
Sausage and Cheese Squares
This recipe can be used for a brunch or as an appetizer. It's a very good mixture of flavors, and you won't have any left over.
Ingredients:
2 cans ( 8 ounes ea) crescent rolls
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( 8 ounces)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 dregrees. Use 13x9 ungreased glass baking dish.
Unroll 1 can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in baking dish. Press over bottom and up 1/2 inch on sides to form crust.
2. In 12" skillet, over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove from skillet, discard drippings. To the same skillet, add cream cheese. Cook over low heat until melted, Add cooked sausage, stir to coat, and spoon evenly over crust. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
3. With other can of crescent rolls, form a 13x9 rectangle. Carefully place over top cheese in casserole.
4. Bake 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes, then cut into 32 small squares.
Ingredients:
2 cans ( 8 ounes ea) crescent rolls
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( 8 ounces)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 dregrees. Use 13x9 ungreased glass baking dish.
Unroll 1 can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in baking dish. Press over bottom and up 1/2 inch on sides to form crust.
2. In 12" skillet, over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove from skillet, discard drippings. To the same skillet, add cream cheese. Cook over low heat until melted, Add cooked sausage, stir to coat, and spoon evenly over crust. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
3. With other can of crescent rolls, form a 13x9 rectangle. Carefully place over top cheese in casserole.
4. Bake 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes, then cut into 32 small squares.
Reuban Turnover Appetizer
If you're a fan of the reuban sandwich, you will really like this unique recipe...sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients:
2 ounces corned beef, cut into pieces
1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
2 tbl well drained sauerkraut (squeeze dry with paper towels)
2 tbl stone ground mustard
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg beaten
Thousand Island Dressing
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Finely chop cornbeef, cheese, sauerkraut, and mustard in food processor.
3. Unroll crescent dough, and separate into 4 triangles. Press each into 7 1/2 x 5 inch rectangle. Then cut each rectangle into 6 (2 & 1/2 ") squares.
4. Place 1 tsp of the corned beef mixture on each square. Fold 1 corner to opposite corner, forming triangle and pressing edges to seal. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. With a fork, prick top of each turnover to allow steam to escape.
5. Brush tops with egg. Bake 9-14 minutes or until golden brown.
6, Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing.
***makes 24
Ingredients:
2 ounces corned beef, cut into pieces
1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
2 tbl well drained sauerkraut (squeeze dry with paper towels)
2 tbl stone ground mustard
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg beaten
Thousand Island Dressing
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Finely chop cornbeef, cheese, sauerkraut, and mustard in food processor.
3. Unroll crescent dough, and separate into 4 triangles. Press each into 7 1/2 x 5 inch rectangle. Then cut each rectangle into 6 (2 & 1/2 ") squares.
4. Place 1 tsp of the corned beef mixture on each square. Fold 1 corner to opposite corner, forming triangle and pressing edges to seal. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. With a fork, prick top of each turnover to allow steam to escape.
5. Brush tops with egg. Bake 9-14 minutes or until golden brown.
6, Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing.
***makes 24
Pizza Dip
Ideal for a party or to watch the big game.
Ingredients:
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces cliced pepperoni, chopped
2 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
10 large pitted black olives, chopped
loaf of Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, and olives. Then spoon into a 6 cup baking dish.
3. Bake 30 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly. Serve with bread slices (can toast) for dipping.
***makes 6 cups
Ingredients:
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces cliced pepperoni, chopped
2 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
10 large pitted black olives, chopped
loaf of Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, and olives. Then spoon into a 6 cup baking dish.
3. Bake 30 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly. Serve with bread slices (can toast) for dipping.
***makes 6 cups
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These make great appetizers, or a snack for watching the big game. They're very tasty, and very appealing to everyone.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking dish with non stick foil.
2. Mix all ingredients and roll into 32 balls.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Remove & drizzle with favorite hot sauce to taste-toss to coat.
5. Serve with blue cheese dressing.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking dish with non stick foil.
2. Mix all ingredients and roll into 32 balls.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Remove & drizzle with favorite hot sauce to taste-toss to coat.
5. Serve with blue cheese dressing.
Sausage Bread
These are great to have for breakfast, brunch, or even an appetizer.
Ingredients:
1 (1 pound ) pkg ground sausage
1 (11 oz) can refrigerated French bread dough
1 & 1/2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend
Directions:
1. Cook sausage in non stick skillet over medium heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is not longer pink.
2. Remove from pan, and drain well, pressing between paper towels.
3. Unroll dough into a rectangular shape on lightly greased baking sheet, sprinkle evenly with sausage and cheese.
4. Begin with one long side, roll up relly roll style.
5. Turn, seam side down, on baking sheet, and pinch ends to secure filling inside.
6. Cut 3 ( 1/4 inch deep) slits across top of dough with a sharp paring knife.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
**6 servings
Ingredients:
1 (1 pound ) pkg ground sausage
1 (11 oz) can refrigerated French bread dough
1 & 1/2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend
Directions:
1. Cook sausage in non stick skillet over medium heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is not longer pink.
2. Remove from pan, and drain well, pressing between paper towels.
3. Unroll dough into a rectangular shape on lightly greased baking sheet, sprinkle evenly with sausage and cheese.
4. Begin with one long side, roll up relly roll style.
5. Turn, seam side down, on baking sheet, and pinch ends to secure filling inside.
6. Cut 3 ( 1/4 inch deep) slits across top of dough with a sharp paring knife.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
**6 servings
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