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Peanut Butter Layered Brownies
| 36 Servings | Prep: 35 Min. Total Time: 1 Hour + 35 Min. |
Ingredients
4 squares BAKER’S UnsweetenedChocolate
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 cup flour
1 cup PLANTERS Creamy Peanut Butter(at room temperature)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 squares BAKER’S Semi-SweetChocolate
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; grease foil. Microwave unsweetened chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add granulated sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and 1 tsp. of the vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. Spread into prepared pan.
BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool in pan on wire rack.
BEAT peanut butter, powdered sugar and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla until well blended. Spread over brownie. Microwave semi-sweet chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Drizzle chocolate from spoon over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 30 min. or until chocolate is firm. Remove brownie from pan, using foil handles. Cut into 36 brownies to serve.
kraft kitchens tips
HOW TO MAKE FROSTING EASIER TO SPREAD
Stir 2 Tbsp. milk into the peanut butter frosting before spreading onto brownie as directed.
Parmesan Baked Salmon
| 4 Servings | Prep: 10 Min. Total Time: 25 Min. |
Ingredients
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 salmon fillets (1 lb.), skins removed
2 tsp. lemon juice
10 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
Directions
HEAT oven to 400°F.
MIX mayo, cheese and pepper until well blended.
PLACE fish in shallow foil-lined pan; drizzle with lemon juice. Cover with mayo mixture and cracker crumbs.
BAKE 12 to 15 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
kraft kitchens tips
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare as directed with KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Add 1/4 tsp. dill weed to mayo mixture before spreading onto fish.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with a side green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.
Wonton Wrapper Appetizers
| 16 Servings | Prep/Total Time: 30 Min. |
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground meat of your choice
3 green onions, chopped
16 wonton wrappers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
In a small skillet, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in onions; set aside.
Press wonton wrappers into greased miniature muffin cups; lightly brush with oil. Bake at 350° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown.
Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of meat mixture into each cup; top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Bake 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Yield: 16 appetizers.
Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 each) equals 108 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 192 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.
Shrimp Lover Squares
| 24 Servings | Prep: 20 Min. + chillin |
Ingredients
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
24 cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and salt until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with the seafood sauce, shrimp, green pepper, onion and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into squares. Yield: 2 dozen.
This would also work using crackers instead of crescent rolls I’m sure.
Nutritional Facts1 appetizer equals 109 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 190 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.
Crab Wonton Cups
| 32 Servings | Prep/Total Time: 30 Min. |
Ingredients
32 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Spritz wrappers with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream, egg, mustard and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Stir in the crab, green onions and red pepper; spoon into wonton cups. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until filling is heated through. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 32 appetizers.
Nutritional Facts1 appetizer equals 77 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 153 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic
Spinach Penne Toss
| 10 Servings | Prep/Total Time: 25 Min. |
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Add the red pepper mixture, spinach, bacon, feta cheese and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, pepper, salt and remaining oil. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 cup) equals 179 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 382 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.
Easy Sesame Broccoli
| 8 Servings | Prep/Total Time: 20 Min. |
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 pound fresh broccoli spears
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute sesame seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce and remaining oil. Drain broccoli; toss with sesame seed mixture. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Analysis:One 1/2-cup serving (prepared with reduced-sodium soy sauce) equals 49 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 97 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
Smoky Chicken Spread
| 32 Servings | Prep: 10 Min. + chilling |
Ingredients
3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Crackers
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers. Yield: 4 cups.
Skeleton and Brain Dip
| 8 Servings | Prep/Total Time: 15 Min. |
Ingredients
1/2 leaf lettuce leaf
1 cup KRAFT Light Ranch Dressing
4 cups assorted cut-up freshvegetables (red and yellow bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, snow peas, mushroom slices, celery sticks, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets)
Directions
LINE half of small bowl with lettuce for the skeleton’s hair; fill with dressing. Place at one end of large tray or baking sheet for the skeleton’s head.
ARRANGE vegetables on tray to resemble skeleton’s body.
kraft kitchens tips
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.
FAMILY FUN
Try this fun way to get kids excited about eating their vegetables.