Buttermilk Cornbread
Easy Parmesan Crescents
1 (8-Ounce) Can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Egg, Beaten
- Heat oven to 375ºF. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Sprinkle each with scant 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point.
- Place rolls, point side down, on ungreased cookie sheets; curve each into cresecent shape. Brush each with beaten egg; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375ºF for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm
Tips:
- To keep rolls warm before serving, place in serving basket and loosely cover with foil. Crescents can be rolled up to two hours before baking. Cover the cookie sheets with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Just before baking brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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Hot Cheese Bread
½ Cup (1 Stick) Margarine or Butter at Room Temperature
¼ Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese (1 Ounce)
¼ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 Ounce)
1 Loaf (1 Pound) French Bread
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Mix the margarine, blue cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Cut the bread horizontally in half. Spread cheese mixture over cut sides of bread. Reassemble the loaf.
- Cut the bread crosswise into 1-inch slices. Reassemble the loaf, and wrap securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Tips:
- For a quicker bread fix-up, spread cheese mixture on French bread slices, and place slices, cheese side up, on the rack in a broiler pan. Broil with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Tarragon Mashed Potato Casserole
10 Medium Potatoes, Peeled and Quartered
1 Package (8 Ounces) Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Cup (8 Ounces) Sour Cream
¼ Cup Butter, Cubed
1 Teaspoon Pepper
¾ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Dried Tarragon
¼ teaspoon Paprika, Optional
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the butter, pepper, salt, garlic powder, tarragon and paprika if desired. Spoon into a greased 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before microwaving. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes, stirring once. Microwave 4-6 minutes longer or until heated through.
Credit: Taste of Home: Simple & Delicious – October/November 2011
Taco Bell Home Originals 2-Step Taco Dip
- Mix sour cream and seasoning mix until well blended. Spread on bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
- Layer remaining ingredients over sour cream mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.
Southwestern Biscuits
2 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine, Softened
1 Egg
1 Cup (8-Ounce Can) Cream-Style Corn
1/2 Cup (4-Ounce Can) Ortega Diced Green Chiles
1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Cilantro (Optional)
- Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in large bowl. Add butter; cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in egg, corn, chiles and, if desired, cilantro; combine just until mixture holds together. Knead dough 10 times on well-floured surface. Pat dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch biscuits. Place on greased baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated 400ºF oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage Slaw
2 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons Peach or Apricot Spreadable Fruit
2 Teaspoons Cider Vinegar
2 Cups Coleslaw Mix or Shredded Cabbage
1 Medium Carrot, Shredded (2/3 Cup)
2 Medium Green Onions, Sliced (2 Tablespoons)
- In medium bowl, mix honey, spreadable fruit and vinegar.
- Add remaining ingredients; toss.
Tip:
Chill this tasty side for 30 minutes to blend flavors while you prepared grilled pork chops or chicken.
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Confetti Cornmeal Muffins
½ Cup Butter, Divided
¾ Cup Chopped Green Pepper
¾ Cup Chopped Sweet Red Pepper
½ Cup Chopped Onion
1 ½ Cups Cornmeal
1 ¼ Cups All-Purpose Flour
⅓ Cup Sugar
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
2 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
¼ Teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs
1 Cup 2% Milk
1 Cup (4 Ounces) Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
CILANTRO BUTTER:
½ Cup Butter, Softened
1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Cilantro
¼ Teaspoon Grated Lime Peel
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet; saute peppers and onion for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Melt the remaining butter. Whisk in the eggs and milk until combined. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pepper mixture and cheese.
- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Meanwhile, combine spread ingredients in a small bowl. Cool muffins for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with butter.
Credit: Taste of Home: Simple & Delicious – October/November 2011

































