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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
By msippigrl
Yeast rolls stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese will be the hit of your party! Italian seasoning and Parme...
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 (36-count) package frozen Rhodes Bake N Serve Dinner Rolls, completely thawed but still cold
- 72 pepperoni slices
- 1 (8 ounce) block mozzarella cheese, cut into 36 cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Garlic salt, to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 jar Ragu or Prego pizza sauce, for dipping
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
By msippigrl
A spicy skillet meal made with smoked sausage, chicken breasts, ziti or penne pasta, red and yellow bell peppers, o...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2-pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless or 4 frozen tenders, thawed
- 1/2-pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/4 cup yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt's diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Original creole seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked ziti pasta or other medium pasta, such as penne
Individual 7-Layer Dips
By á-49638
Double dipping is no problem when each guest has a personal cup of seven layer dip! This party favorite is perfect ...
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 cup guacamole, purchased or homemade
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo, purchased or homemade
- 1 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 bunch of green onions, sliced
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced olives
- 8 (9-ounce) glass or plastic tumblers
- Tortilla chips
Sloppy Joe Nachos
By cwyorkiex3
If you love sloppy joe sandwiches these delicious nachos are perfect for you
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 jar queso dip
- 1 (16-ounce) bag tortilla chips
Pineapple Upside Down Jello Shots
By r_wade1
Give your boring, mundane jello shots a creative twist with these beautiful Pineapple Upside Down Jello Shots! They
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 (3-ounce) box pineapple Jello gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup butterscotch schnapps
- 1/4 cup Irish cream
Batter Fried Mushrooms
By jsides
Fresh, hot fried mushrooms made in the comfort and convenience of your own home
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash garlic powder
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons shortening, melted
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- shortening or oil for deep frying
Jello Shots
By cwyorkiex3
Start with the basic jello shot recipe then spice up that classic flavor combination with other variations like Ama...
- 1 1/4 cup vodka
- 2 (3-ounce) packages of Jell-O
- 2 cups of boiling water
- 1 cup ice-cold water
Evelyn's Baked Brie
By lindaauman
Try different jams for different flavors with this baked brie recipe
- 1 small wheel Brie cheese
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, I used Pepperidge Farms
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup jam,. any flavor, Fig, Hot Pepper, Strawberry - personal preference
- 1 egg (mostly the yolk and a bit of water or milk)
- Non-stick foil
Jello Shot Cupcakes
By kayjayjohnson
What fun! Jello Shot Cupcakes with Malibu coconut rum topped with whipped cream
- JELLO SHOT CUPCAKES:
- 1 package white cake mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (3-ounce) package Jello Gelatin, any red flavor (I used strawberry)
- 1 cup Malibu coconut rum
- WHIPPED CREAM:
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- BROKEN GLASS JELLO GARNISH:
- 4 small boxes (3-ounces each) Jell-O (I used strawberry, blackberry, lime, lemon)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
German Bretzen, Soft Pretzels
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
"Bretzen" are a traditional soft pretzel that is often sliced in half and buttered, as a breakfast treat
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 22-ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
- 2-ounces unsalted butter, melted, about 4 tablespoons
- vegetable oil, for pan
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
- pretzel or Kosher salt
Sausage Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
By á-31991
Sausage Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers are a perfect appetizer to prepare ahead of time and pop in the oven about 20 min...
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (or regular pork or whatever appeals to you)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (original recipe used parmesan)
- 1 pound jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Crock Pot Cinnamon Almonds
By kayjayjohnson
It's really easy to make slow cooker cinnamon sugar candied almonds & they're even better than the mall or your fav
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups almonds
- 1/4 cup water
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