Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Hot Spinach Dip

Ingredients
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions

HEAT oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients.

SPOON into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.

Prep Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients
3 lb. Red potatoes (about 10 medium), cut into chunks
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup Milk
2 Tbsp. Butter
1 pkg. (8 oz.) fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

Directions:

PLACE potatoes in large saucepan. Add enough water to completely cover potatoes. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15 min. or until potatoes are tender.

DRAIN potatoes; return to saucepan. Add sour cream, cream cheese and milk. Mash with potato masher to desired consistency. Spoon into microwaveable serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 2 days.

MEANWHILE, melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 5 min. or until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently. Spoon into bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.

VENT plastic wrap covering potatoes by poking a few holes in the top just before serving. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 min. or until heated through; stir. Top with mushrooms. Microwave, uncovered, an additional 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with thyme.

Make Ahead Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice

Ingredients
6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups Instant white rice, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 Tbsp. Butter
10 RITZ Crackers, crushed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

BRING broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Stir in VELVEETA. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir until VELVEETA is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveable bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.

MEANWHILE, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add cracker crumbs; cook 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in Parmesan; spoon into resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Store at room temperature up to 24 hours.

COVER broccoli mixture with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until broccoli mixture is heated through; stir. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Microwave, uncovered, 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.

Parmesan Confetti Dip

Ingredients
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup each: finely chopped green and red peppers
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder

Directions

MIX all ingredients.

REFRIGERATE until ready to serve.

SERVE with WHEAT THINS Original Crackers.

Apple Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups Apple juice
2 Tbsp. Butter or margarine
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 small Apple, chopped
1/2 cup Cranberries
1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, toasted

Directions

BRING juice and butter to boil in medium saucepan on high heat.

ADD stuffing mix and fruit; mix lightly. Cover. Remove from heat.

LET stand 5 min. Stir in nuts.

Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
3/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder

Directions
HEAT oven to 350°F.

MIX ingredients; spoon into 9-inch quiche dish or pie plate.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.

SERVE with TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.

Skillet Chicken Dijon

Skillet Chicken Dijon
Low Carbohydrate Recipe
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breasts (with or witout skin)
3 tablespoon olive oil (or any oil)
2 garlic cloves minced
3 tablespoon white wine
3 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions: Heat oil in a skillet; then add the minced garlic and cook, stirring often for about 3 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and saute until browned. In a separate bowl, mix wine, soy sauce and mustard. Pour generously over the chicken. Cover and cook until done. Spoon the sauce over the chicken when serving, or pour extra sauce into small dipping dishes to serve.
This recipe yields 4 servings; trace carbs.