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BREAKFAST

Breakfast Omelets

Taste-of-the-Islands Breakfast Rolls

Maple-Cinnamon-Pecan Pull-Aparts

Cinnamon Swirled French Toast with Sour Cream Fruit

Ambrosia Yogurt Parfaits

Breakfast Banana Sundaes

Breakfast Parfait for One

Lemonade-Yogurt-Granola Breakfast Parfait

 

Breakfast Omelets

This omelet recipe makes a quick and easy breakfast for a special weekend brunch or a casual weekend breakfast.

 

Preparation time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings

 

Ingredients

8 Land O Lakes™ All-Natural Farm-Fresh Eggs, beaten

4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Salt, if desired

Pepper, if desired

Chopped red bell pepper, if desired

Chopped fresh parsley, if desire

 

Directions

Beat eggs in medium bowl. Spray 10-inch skillet with no-stick cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat.

 

For each omelet, pour 1/3 cup beaten eggs into skillet. Cook 30 seconds; sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Lift edge of eggs with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath until mixture is set (2 to 3 minutes).

 

Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over half of omelet; gently fold 1 side of omelet over filling. Carefully slide omelet onto serving plate. Sprinkle with chopped bell pepper and parsley, if desired.

 

Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories: 260, Fat: 19g, Cholesterol: 455mg, Sodium: 330mg, Carbohydrates: 1g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Protein: 20g

 

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Taste-of-the-Islands Breakfast Rolls

Tropical flavors abound in fruity rolls fresh from your oven.

 

Preparation time: 15 Min

Total time: 40 Min

Makes: 5 rolls

 

Ingredients

 

Rolls

1 to 3 teaspoons Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening

1 can (17.5 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Supreme refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (5 rolls)

1/2 cup Smuckers® Pineapple Ice Cream Topping, drained

1/2 cup Fisher® Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts, chopped topping

Icing from can of cinnamon rolls

1 tablespoon coconut-flavored rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut, if desired*

 

Garnishes

Fresh pineapple rings or chunks

Fresh mint leaves

 

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with the shortening. Unroll cinnamon roll dough, cinnamon side up. Set icing aside. Spoon pineapple topping evenly over cinnamon rolls.

Sprinkle nuts over pineapple topping.

 

Reroll dough into pinwheel shape; separate into 5 rolls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie
sheet.

 

Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown.

 

Pour icing into small bowl; stir in rum. Spread icing on rolls; sprinkle with coconut. Place on serving platter; garnish with pineapple rings and mint.


*To toast coconut, heat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

 

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Maple-Cinnamon-Pecan Pull-Aparts

Cinnamon and maple blend lusciously in an irresistible pull-apart sized for entertaining.

 

Preparation time: 20 Min
Total time: 1 Hr
Makes: 12 servings

 

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon maple flavor or vanilla

1 can (17.5 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Supreme refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing

 

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cinnamon rolls with icing.

 

Separate dough into 5 rolls; set icing aside. Cut each roll into quarters; add to pecan mixture, tossing gently to coat. Spoon roll mixture into pan.

 

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Turn upside down onto serving plate or platter. Spread with icing. Serve warm.

 

High altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 50 to 55 minutes.

 


Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 130), Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 2g), Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 15g), Protein 2g

 

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%

 

Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2

 

Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

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Cinnamon Swirled French Toast with Sour Cream Fruit

Makes: 2 servings

 

Ingredients

1/2 cup Kemps® Sour Cream

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon maple syrup

 

Fruit Topping

1 cup chopped fruit (any combination)

1 tablespoon maple syrup

 

French Toast

2 eggs, large

1/2 cup Kemps® Milk

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

4 slices cinnamon swirl bread, thick sliced

 

Directions

Combine sour cream topping ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Refrigerate.

 

In a separate bowl, lightly toss the chopped fruit and maple syrup to make the fruit topping. Refrigerate.

 

Beat together eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle, and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Approximately 2 minutes or until golden brown, then flip.

When the French toast is finished, cut diagonally, arrange it on a serving dish, and top with the fruit mixture and the sour cream topping.

 

Serving suggestion: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or confectioner's sugar for added appeal.

 

Nutrition Information 1 serving: 450 Calories;16g Fat; 19g Protein; 63g Carbohydrate; 135mg Cholesterol; 194mg Calcium; 7g Saturated Fat; 363mg Sodium

 

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Ambrosia Yogurt Parfaits

What a sweet deal! A parfait that’s ready in 10 minutes and delivers healthy ingredients—like fat-free yogurt, pineapple, banana, oranges and strawberries.

 

Preparation time: 10 min
Start to finish: 10 min
Makes: 4 servings

 

Ingredients

2 cups Yoplait® 99% Fat Free Creamy Vanilla or Creamy Strawberry Banana Yogurt (from 2-lb container)

 

Directions

Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture on top of cereal in each glass. Top each with 1/4 cup cereal, then with 1/4 of the banana slices.

 

Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture onto banana in each; top each with orange segments. Spoon remaining yogurt mixture over orange segments. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with strawberries.

High altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 310 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 200mg; Total Carbohydrate 62g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 44g); Protein 6g

 

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 50%;Calcium 20%; Iron 20%

 

Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat

 

Carbohydrate Choices: 4 MyPyramid Servings: 3/4 c Fruits

 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Substitution
You can use 3 (6-oz) containers of Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French Vanilla or Strawberry Banana Yogurt instead of the yogurt in the recipe if you like.

 

How-To

To toast coconut quickly in the microwave, spread it in a shallow microwavable bowl or pie plate. Microwave uncovered on high 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until golden brown.


Special Touch

Treat someone special to breakfast in bed with this fruity parfait. Serve it with a steaming cup of coffee or tea and the morning paper.

 

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Breakfast Banana Sundaes

Brown sugar-glazed walnuts and granola top this spectacular yogurt sundae.

 

Preparation time: 15 min
Start to finish: 15 min
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter or margarine

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 firm, ripe large bananas, sliced

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 teaspoon rum extract, if desired

4 Nature Valley® Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars (2 pouches from 8.9-oz box),unwrapped

4 (6-oz) containers Yoplait® Light Fat Free Very Vanilla Yogurt

4 teaspoons chopped walnuts

 

Directions

In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup walnuts and the brown sugar; stir until sugar is melted. Add bananas; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring gently, until bananas are coated.

Stir in orange juice and rum extract. Cook an additional minute or until liquid is thick and syrupy. Remove from heat. Reserve 4 banana slices for garnish.

 

For each serving, spoon about 1/3 cup remaining banana mixture into each 10-oz dessert bowl. Chop 1 granola bar; reserve 2 teaspoons for garnish. Sprinkle remaining chopped granola over banana mixture. Spoon 1 container yogurt over granola.

 

Garnish each serving with 1 teaspoon walnuts, reserved 2 teaspoons chopped granola and 1 reserved banana slice. Serve immediately.

 

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Breakfast Parfait for One

Here's a layered breakfast treat that combines sweet, smooth and crunchy in every bite!

 

Preparation time: 10 min
Start to finish: 10 min
Makes: 1 serving

 

 

Ingredients

1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light Fat Free or Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free yogurt
      (any fruit flavor)

1/3 cup Whole Grain Total® cereal, slightly crushed

1/2 cup blueberries, sliced strawberries and/or raspberries

 

Directions

In tall narrow glass, place 1/3 of the yogurt. Top with 1/3 of the cereal and 1/3 of the fruit. Repeat layers twice.


High altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 10); Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 125mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 27g); Protein 7g

 

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 20%; Iron 10%

 

Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 0 Vegetable

 

Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Fruits


*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

Health Focus

Calcium from dairy foods like milk, buttermilk and cheese can help build bones. Look for low-fat or part-skim varieties of cheese when you can.

 

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Lemonade-Yogurt-Granola Breakfast Parfait

 

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 3/4 cups Minute Maid® Light™ Lemonade

As needed, fat-free nonfat cooking spray

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats

4 teaspoons coconut, sweetened, flaked

4 teaspoons sunflower seeds, raw, hulled

1 tablespoon almonds, blanched, slivered

1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, raw, hulled

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons honey

1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup dried mixed berries

3 tablespoons dried apricots, diced

16 ounces non-fat, sugar-free lemon yogurt


Directions

Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon lemonade. Reduce 1 1/2 cup of lemonade over medium heat to 1/3 cup, about 20 to 30 minutes. While simmering, whisk cornstarch mixture into the reduction. Cook until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Prepared granola may be substituted, if desired.

 

To make granola, preheat oven to 275°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss together oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Combine the water, honey, and oil and pour over the oat mixture. Stir until coated. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake granola in center of oven, stirring every 15 minutes until lightly golden and dry, about 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and stir. Set aside to cool. Note: Granola may be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

 

Make fruit compote by combining 1/4 cup lemonade and dried fruit in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover and allow fruit to absorb liquid, about 30 minutes. Assemble the parfait by spooning half of the yogurt into the bottom of chilled glasses or dishes. Sprinkle with half of the fruit compote. Top fruit layer with half of the granola. Repeat layering. Drizzle top layer with sauce. Serve chilled.

 

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LUNCH

Sweet-Hot Ham "Sammy"

 

Sweet-Hot Ham "Sammy"

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: None
Serves: 1


Ingredients

1 lettuce leaf or 1/4 cup arugula leaves

2 oz deli sliced smoked ham

2 slices sourdough or multi-grain bread

1 tablespoon orange marmalade

1 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese

 

Directions

Layer lettuce and ham over 1 slice of bread. Spread marmalade over ham; top with cheese.

Close sandwich.

 

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APPETIZERS

Bacon Cheese Fingers

Bacon Cheese Fingers


Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 24 appetizers

 

Ingredients

1 cup (4 oz) Sargento® Artisan Blends™ Shredded Swiss Cheese

8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon grated onion

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

8 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed

 

Directions

Combine cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, onion and celery salt in medium bowl. Cut bread slices into thirds and place on baking sheet. Spread mixture over bread. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted.

 

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SNACKS

Strawberry Smoothie

Sour Cream Fruit Muffins with Streusel Topping

Banana Pineapple Passion

Coconut-Lemonade Shrimp

"EZ" Fruity Popcorn Snack

 

Strawberry Smoothie

Tropical yogurt and fresh fruit mix it up in this terrific blender drink.

 

Preparation time: 10 min
Start to finish: 10 min
Makes: 1 serving

 

Ingredients

1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free Strawberry, Strawberry Kiwi
      or Strawberry Mango Yogurt

1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries

1/2 cup orange or pineapple juice

Pineapple chunks, strawberries or kiwifruit slices, if desired

 

Directions

In blender, place yogurt, strawberries and juice. Cover; blend on medium speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Pour into serving glass. Garnish with pineapple. Serve immediately.

 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 20 ) Total Fat 2 g (Saturated Fat 1 g) Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 110 mg Total Carbohydrate 53 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g) Protein 9g

 

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6 %; Vitamin C 100 %; Calcium 30 %; Iron 6 %

 

Exchanges: 2 1/2 Fruit; 1 Milk; 1/2 Fat

 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

Special Touch

Make this fruity drink to order! Have a supply of flavored yogurts and fruits on ice, and let your imagination run wild.

 

Variation

You could also serve this smoothie as a chilled soup. Pour it into a hollowed-out pineapple or melon bowl, and top with a bit of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.

 

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Sour Cream Fruit Muffins with Streusel Topping

 

Ingredients

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon sugar, granulated

Pinch salt

1 cup Kemps® Milk

1/2 cup corn oil

2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons baking powder

1 cup Kemps® Sour Cream

1 cup blueberries, frozen, thawed and drained

1 cup streusel topping, ready made or see recipe below (optional)

 

Sour Cream Topping

1/4 cup Kemps® Sour Cream

2 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon orange juice

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a medium mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar and salt. Mix with a whisk until creamy.Add the milk, corn oil, flour, baking powder and 1 cup sour cream. Mix well with a whisk or an electric mixer until just blended. Don't over mix.

 

With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the blueberries. Place equal amounts of batter in each of 12 muffin cups (about 2/3 full). Cover each with optional streusel crumb topping (see recipe below) and several fresh blueberries before baking.

 

Place muffins in the oven, bake for 15-20 minutes. Muffins are done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Place muffins on a rack and cool for 10-12 minutes before topping.

 

While muffins cool, combine in a small bowl all sour cream topping ingredients. When the muffins are cool, top and serve.

 

Optional Streusel Topping

Sift together 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cream 1/4 cup butter; gradually add 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, then add flour-cinnamon mixture.

 

Serving Suggestion

Serve for breakfast or as dessert.

 

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: 308 Calories; 10g Fat; 6g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 65mg Cholesterol; 60mg Calcium;

4g Saturated Fat; 281mg Sodium

 

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Banana Pineapple Passion

Preparation time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Makes: 7 servings, 1/2 cup each

 

Ingredients

1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, undrained

1 package (4-serving size) Jell-O® Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

2 bananas, sliced

 

Directions

Add pineapple with liquid to dry pudding mix in medium bowl. Stir 2 minutes or until well blended. (Mixture will be thick.) Add bananas; mix lightly.

 

Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS

A quick creme anglaise with fruit in 1 easy step, no cooking: Juice from canned fruit stirred into pudding makes this special dessert. Show some fruit unsauced for a fresh look.

 

Nutritional Information

1 serving: Calories 130 Total fat 0g Saturated fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 200mg Carbohydrate 34g Dietary fiber 2g Sugars 27g Protein 1g

 

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%DV; Vitamin C 20%DV; Calcium 0%DV; Iron 0%DV

 

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Coconut-Lemonade Shrimp

Ingredients

1 cup Minute Maid® Lemonade

1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground

8 each (about 1/2 pound) shrimp, size 16-20 count, cleaned and de-veined

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 each egg white, large, lightly beaten

1/3 cup coconut, sweetened, flaked

4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon thinly sliced shallot

1/2 teaspoon parsley, chopped

16 Romaine heart inner leaves, trimmed (about 5 ounces)

1 lemon, medium, skin and pit removed, cut to 1/8” slices

1 star fruit, medium, cut to 1/8” slices (optional)

 

Directions

Combine 1/2 cup lemonade and 1/4 teaspoon coriander for marinade. Add shrimp and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

 

Prepare vinaigrette by placing 1/2 cup lemonade, shallot, and remaining coriander in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Cool. Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil into the lemonade reduction and season with salt. Chill.

 

Remove shrimp from marinade and drain. Discard marinade. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off excess. Dip in egg white and drain excess. Press shrimp into coconut to coat on all sides.

 

Heat remaining olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté on first side until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully turn shrimp over and sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Hold warm. Add parsley to vinaigrette and whisk to blend. Place a small bed of four romaine leaves on each serving plate. Top with lemon slices and star fruit, if using. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Add shrimp and serve.

 

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"EZ" Fruity Popcorn Snack

Preparation time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Makes: 9 servings, 1 cup each

 

Ingredients

1 package microwave popcorn

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 (4-serving size) Jell-O® Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

3/4 cup Planters® Cocktail Peanuts

3/4 cup waffle-shaped cereal

 

Directions

Microwave popcorn as directed on package. Place popcorn in large bowl. Add butter; toss to coat. Add dry gelatin; mix lightly. Add peanuts and cereal; mix lightly.

 

Nutritional Information

1 serving: Calories 210 Total fat 14 g Saturated fat 3.5g Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 230mg

Carbohydrate 18g Dietary fiber 2g Sugars 10g Protein 5g

 

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%DV; Vitamin C 0%DV; Calcium 0%DV; Iron 2%DV

 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

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DINNER

Spaghetti Pie

Best Ever Potatoes Au Gratin

Baked Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

 

Spaghetti Pie

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6

 

Ingredients

6 oz spaghetti, cooked

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 eggs, well beaten

3/4 cup (3 oz) Sargento® Artisan Blends™ Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided

1 cup Sargento® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

1 cup pasta sauce

1/2 cup (2 oz) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

 

Directions

Toss spaghetti with olive oil in large bowl. Stir in eggs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Pour spaghetti mixture into greased 10-inch pie plate; form into a crust. Spoon Ricotta cheese over spaghetti crust. Top with pasta sauce.

 

Bake in preheated 350°F oven 25 minutes. Top with Mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes more
or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

 

Cool 10 minutes before cutting.

 

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Best Ever Potatoes Au Gratin

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 27 minutes
Serves: 8

 

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2-1/2 pounds (3 large) baking potatoes, boiled, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices

8 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Medium Cheddar Cheese

Paprika (optional)


Directions

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Heat to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute or until thickened, stirring frequently.

 

Spray 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup sauce into bottom of baking dish. Place half the potatoes over sauce; top with half the remaining sauce and 4 slices cheese. Repeat with remaining sauce, potatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 25 minutes or until bubbly.

 

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Baked Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Olé! Reduced-fat ingredients make it healthier to celebrate with mac and cheese.

 

Preparation time: 25 min
Start to finish: 50 min
Serves: 6

 

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 tablespoons Gold Medal® All-Purpose Flour

2 cups Yoplait® Fat Free Plain Yogurt (from 2-lb container)

4 oz light process American cheese product loaf, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican 4-cheese blend (4 oz)

1/4 cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

 

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; set aside.

 

In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in flour. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt, stirring constantly. Gently stir in cheeses; stir in pasta. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

 

Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until bubbly.

 

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DESSERT

Tropical Fruit Bars

Grilled Banana Splits

PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Frosting

Bubbly Berries in Lemon-Lime & Mint Syrup with Lemon Sorbet

Sour Cream Lemon Squares

 

Tropical Fruit Bars

Macadamia nuts, piña colada yogurt, tropical dried fruits and coconut provide tropical flavors in these sweet treats.

 

Preparation time: 15 min
Start to finish: 2 hr 25 min
Makes: 36 bars

 

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury® Big Deluxe Classics® refrigerated white chocolate chunk macadamia nut cookies

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free piña colada yogurt

1 bag (6 to 7 oz) mixed tropical dried fruits

1 jar (6 oz) dry-roasted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips

1 cup flaked coconut

 

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Place cookie dough rounds in pan. With floured fingers, press dough in pan to form crust.

 

In medium bowl, mix condensed milk and yogurt until well blended. Spread over crust to edges of pan. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients in order listed.

 

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store in refrigerator.

 

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Grilled Banana Splits

Preparation time: 5 min
Total time: 12 min
Makes: 4 servings, 1 topped banana each

 

Ingredients

4 bananas

1/2 cup Jet-Puffed® Miniature Marshmallows

1/2 cup Planters® Salted Peanuts

1/4 cup Baker's Angel Flake Coconut

1 square Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup thawed Cool Whip® Whipped Topping

 

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Peel bananas; cut lengthwise to within 1/2 inch of each end. Place on large sheet of heavy-duty foil. Top evenly with marshmallows, peanuts, coconut and chocolate; roll up foil loosely.

 

Grill 5 to 7 min. or until bananas are softened.

 

Place 1 banana on each dessert plate. Top evenly with the whipped topping.

 

Kraft Kitchens Tips

 

Size-Wise
Save room for this special-occasion dessert by planning ahead. For example, watch portions and choose lower-fat foods beforehand.

 

Family Fun
Create your own banana bar! Set up bowls with suggested toppings and let everyone build their own banana split for the grill!

 

Special Extra
Use your creativity to think of other toppings for your banana splits! Try crushed Oreo® Cookies or Nutter Butter® Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies, sliced strawberries or drained canned pineapple tidbits.

 

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PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese Frosting

Preparation time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Makes: 2-1/2 cups or 20 servings, 2 tablespoons each

 

Ingredients

1 package (8 oz) PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 package (16 oz) powdered sugar (about 4 cups), sifted

 

Directions

Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

 

Add sugar gradually, beating until well blended after each addition.

 

Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

Prepare as directed. Stir in 1/2 cup toasted Baker's Angel Flake Coconut.


Recipe makes enough to fill and frost 2 (8- or 9-inch) cake layers.

 

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Bubbly Berries in Lemon-Lime & Mint Syrup with Lemon Sorbet

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups Minute Maid® Lemonade

2 cups Sprite®

1 cup blackberries, fresh

3/4 cup blueberries, fresh

1 cup raspberries, fresh

1 cup strawberries, fresh, quartered

1 1/2 cups mint leaves, fresh, cleaned, trimmed

 

Directions

Make sorbet by placing lemonade in a saucepan over medium-high heat and reducing to 1 2/3 cups, about 20-25 minutes. Cool and chill well. Place in an ice cream machine and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. When partially frozen scrape into a chilled metal bowl and freeze for several hours or overnight.

 

Place the soda in a saucepan over medium-high heat and reduce to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly and add the berries and half of the mint leaves. Cover, cool completely, and chill for several hours or overnight.

 

Ladle berries and syrup into chilled serving bowls. Top with sorbet and garnish with mint leaves.

 

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Sour Cream Lemon Squares

Ingredients

 

Crust

1 cup flour

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

 

Filling

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup Kemps® Low Fat Sour Cream

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

 

Glaze

1/2 cup Kemps® Low Fat Sour Cream

1/4 cup sugar

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8” square baking pan with pan spray.

 

Using a hand mixer, combine the ingredients for the crust and mix until well blended.
Press evenly into the prepared baking pan.Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

 

Meanwhile, beat together the filling ingredients until light and fluffy. Pour the filling over
the hot crust and bake an additional 25 minutes or until no imprint remains when lightly touched.

Cool 10 minutes.

 

Mix together the sour cream and sugar for the glaze. Spread evenly over lemon squares.

Return to the oven and bake 5 more minutes.

 

Cool completely and then cut.

 

Nutritional Information

1 serving: 96 calories 1g protein 5g fat 3g saturated fat 27mg cholesterol 81mg sodium

21mg calcium

 

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