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Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

9/30/2021

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. (12 oz.) dinner rolls (12 party-size rolls)
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Pizza Sauce
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni slices (about 30 slices)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Remove rolls from package, but do not separate rolls. Cut block of rolls horizontally in half; place bottom halves of rolls in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spread with pizza sauce; sprinkle with half the mozzarella. Top with pepperoni and remaining mozzarella. Cover with tops of rolls.
Mix butter, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until blended; drizzle over sandwiches. Sprinkle with Parmesan; cover.
Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering the last 5 min.

KITCHEN TIPS:

These easy-to-make sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking as directed.
Serve with fresh fruit.

Used with permission from Kraft Foods

Cookie Dough French Toast

9/24/2021

INGREDIENTS:

12 slices white sandwich bread, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
5 eggs
2-1/2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS:

Place 6 bread slices in single layer on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Beat Neufchatel, wafer crumbs, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
Divide Neufchatel mixture into 6 equal portions; flatten each into square matching size of bread slices. Place over bread slices in baking dish; cover with remaining bread slices to make 6 sandwiches.
Whisk eggs and milk until blended; pour over sandwiches.
Refrigerate 2 hours.
Heat oven to 350°F. Bake French toast 30 to 35 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Used with permission from Kraft Foods

Black Forest Bars

9/16/2021

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
2 eggs, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray.
Microwave 3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted when stirred. Add butter, cake mix and 1 egg. Beat with mixer until crumbly.
Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture for later use; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min.
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar in clean bowl with mixer until blended. Add remaining egg; mix well.
Spread cream cheese mixture over crust; cover with pie filling. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake 35 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 min. Meanwhile, make curls from remaining chocolate. (See tip.)
Cut dessert into 24 bars. Serve topped with the COOL WHIP and chocolate curls.

KITCHEN TIPS:

Tip 1-- Special Extra-- For more flavor, add 1 tsp. vanilla to cream cheese mixture along with the remaining egg.
Tip 2 --Substitute--Combine 1/2 cup cherry preserves and 1/4 cup dried cherries; use instead of the cherry pie filling.
Tip 3--Size Wise--Savor a serving of this crowd-pleasing dessert on special occasions.
Tip 4--Easy Chocolate Curls--Impress your friends and family by making chocolate curls like the pros. Simply heat chocolate slightly by microwaving 20 to 30 sec. or until you can just smudge the chocolate with your thumb. Draw a vegetable peeler down the edge of the chocolate to create chocolate curls. Curls are delicate, so handle carefully or place on dessert with a toothpick.
Tip 5--How to Easily Transfer the Chocolate Curls to Bars--Use toothpick to transfer the chocolate curls to the bars before serving.

Used with permission from Kraft Foods

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

9/10/2021

INGREDIENTS:

1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
10 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1 pkg. (16 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Wieners
10 hot dog buns
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/2 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1/4 cup HEINZ Yellow Mustard

DIRECTIONS:

Heat grill to medium heat.
Combine tomatoes, onions and peppers.
Wrap 1 bacon slice tightly around each wiener, tucking in ends of bacon slices to secure. Grill 8 to 10 min. or until bacon is done and wieners are heated through, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, brush mayo evenly onto both sides of buns, then grill 1 to 2 min. on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides.
Fill buns with wieners; top with tomato mixture, ketchup and mustard.

KITCHEN TIPS:

Tip 1: Serving Suggestion--Serve with a mixed green salad and your favorite fresh fruit to round out the meal.
Tip 2: Use Your Stove Top--Cook bacon-wrapped wieners in large skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until bacon is done, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Toast buns in oven.
Tip 3: Substitute-- Substitute serrano chiles, chipotle peppers, or pickled jalapeño pepper slices for the regular jalapeño peppers.

Used with permission from Kraft Foods