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Old Glory Cheesecake Bars

6/30/2023

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 egg s
3 Tbsp. red, white and blue decorating gel
3 Tbsp. red, white and blue sprinkles

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan to form handles; set aside. Mix graham crumbs, butter and 3 Tbsp. sugar; press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 30 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Remove cheesecake from pan, using foil handles. Cut into shapes using a medium star-shaped cookie cutter. Decorate with gels and sprinkles as desired. Store in refrigerator.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.

Stuffed Jalapenos with Bacon and Cheese

6/22/2023

INGREDIENTS:

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onions
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
18 jalapeño peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds and membranes removed

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Combine all ingredients except peppers; spoon into peppers.
Place, filled sides up, on baking sheet.
Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

KITCHEN TIPS:

Substitute 3 large red, yellow or green bell peppers, each cut into 6 triangles, for the jalapeño pepper halves. Top with cheese mixture before baking as directed.
Prepare using KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.

S'more Brownies Recipe

6/16/2023

INGREDIENTS:

10 graham crackers, broken in half (20 squares), divided
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
2-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Cover bottom with 15 grahams, overlapping as necessary to form even layer. Break remaining grahams into small pieces.
Microwave butter and unsweetened chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour. Pour over grahams in pan.
Bake 30 to 32 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Top with marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate. Bake 3 to 5 min. or until marshmallows begin to puff.
Top with graham pieces; press gently into marshmallows with spatula to secure. Cool. Use foil handles to lift brownie from pan before cutting to serve.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.

Potato Smashers

6/9/2023

INGREDIENTS:

8 new potatoes (3/4 lb.), 1-1/2 inch
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

DIRECTIONS:

Microwave potatoes and water in 2-qt. microwaveable dish on HIGH 10 min. or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 min.
Drain potatoes; place on work surface. Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add potatoes; cook 4 min. or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn potatoes over; top with cheese and bacon. Cover; cook 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

6/2/2023

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 tsp. lime zest

DIRECTIONS:

Mix cream cheese, dry pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min.
Stir in COOL WHIP and strawberries.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Sprinkle with lime zest before serving.