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Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich made With Fresh Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers and Homemade Arugula Pesto Spread.  It is an Easy Lunch Recipe That You can Brown Bag or as the Perfect Sunday Brunch Recipe Do you agree that a good sandwich should be easy to make and have a ooey-gooey cheese just bubbling out of it?  I love seeing a wonderful sandwich that will hit the right spot and also make me drool just looking at it. This recipe has fresh mozzarella cheese that I got from the deli moments before I put it in this sandwich. Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich With Roasted Red Pepper Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Course Lunch Cuisine American, Italian Servings 2 sandwiches Calories 566 kcal Author Healing Tomato Ingredients 1 red pepper 6 small slices of Mozzarella Ball 4 slices Italian bread 1 tsp balsamic vinegar Butter spray For the Arugula Pesto Spread 1/2 cup split cashews (unsalted) 2 tsp nutritional yeast 2 cups arugula (loose

The balsamic glaze adds a lot flavor to this Onion Tomato Bruschetta. This is an easy to make appetizer when you are running short of time! I always struggle to create quick and easy appetizers. Actually I don’t struggle but whenever I think of snack and appetizers, I think of Indian appetizers which I grew up eating and I have to say most of them are deep fried! We make all sorts of things like aloo tikki, samosa etc. and deep fry everything. So yes everything is delicious but not healthy and also needs some prep work. When I am running short of time and have friends/family coming over, bruschetta more often than not comes to my rescue! Isn’t it the easiest appetizer to make? Onion Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze Prep Time:  20 minutes Total Time:  20 minutes Servings:  4 Calories:  201 kcal Author:  Manali Ingredients ½ french baguette 2 roma tomatoes, medium 1 red onion, medium 5-6 basil leaves, chopped + to more to garnish ¾ tablespoon olive oil

These tall, flaky, Ridiculously Easy Cheddar Chive Biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth-delicious. They’ll have you quite smitten, at the first bite! Growing up in the Midwest, I was never a biscuit aficionado. There was a good reason; the only biscuits I ever tasted were the kind that popped out of a tube. You know, the ones found in the dairy section of every local grocery store. They were nothing like these tall, flaky, Ridiculously Easy Cheddar Chive Biscuits that will melt in your mouth and have you smitten with the first bite! Ridiculously Easy Cheddar Chive Biscuits Author:  Chris Scheuer Course:  Bread, Breakfast, Brunch Cuisine:  American Prep Time:  15 mins Cook Time:  15 mins Total Time:  30 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 cup cold buttermilk 8 tablespoons butter plus one more for brushing 2 cups all-purpose flour more for counter 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1 ¼ cups finely shredde

We affectionally refer to these Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps as Chicken Candy. You’ll have to force yourself to share, they’re so good. Perfect appetizer for game day! These Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps? These are little pieces of chicken candy. Good God, they are so good. SO. GOOD. Sweet, salty, spicy, bite-sized pieces of YUM. We affectionally refer to these Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps as Chicken Candy. You’ll have to force yourself to share, they’re so good. Perfect appetizer for game day! Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 1 hr Course Appetizer Cuisine American Keyword Appetizer, chicken bacon bites, chicken bacon wraps, game day Servings 55 pieces Ingredients 2 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts ,cut into 1 inch pieces 1 pound sliced bacon ,cut into thirds 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or 1/4 tsp for more kick) Tools you will need toothpicks tinfoil

Dinner, lunch, or a great appetizer for Football season. This French Dip Crescents & Simple Au Jus Recipe is a winner every time! You have to try this super easy French Dip Crescents! Every recipe I found for the Au Jus was so complicated, and it didn’t need to be.  I have also included a straightforward au jus recipe. French Dip Crescents & Simple Au Jus Course  Appetizer Prep Time  10 minutes Cook Time  15 minutes Total Time  25 minutes Servings  6-8 Author  Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com Ingredients 2 pkg crescent rolls 8 count 1 pound deli roast beef thinly sliced 4 ounces Swiss or provolone cheese slices Au Jus 1 14 oz can beef broth dash of pepper sprinkle of garlic powder 1 tsp corn starch Instructions Unroll crescents onto a large cookie sheet. On each crescent place a slice of roast beef and a piece of cheese. Roll crescents starting from the wide end and ending at the narrow end. Bake at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes, until cresce

Parmesan Chips Recipe Appetizer For Football Parties Parmesan Chips Author:  Jennifer Medeiros Recipe type:  Appetizer  Cuisine:  American Prep time:   15 mins  Cook time:   6 mins  Total time:  21 mins Serves:  4 Ingredients phyllo dough butter, melted salt pepper parmesan cheese, fresh grated is best Instructions Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough, while keeping the rest covered (don't want it to dry out) Brush with melted butter Grate fresh parmesan on top Layer another sheet of phyllo dough and redo the above steps until you have 4 sheets thick Top with salt, pepper and more parmesan Cut with a pizza cutter into shapes and using a spatula transfer to a parchment paper covered cookie sheet Cook at 350 for 6 minutes of until Golden Brown on top (watch carefully)

You can make as many or few of these as you'd like for the size of group you are feeding! Be sure your guacamole has a good amount of lemon or lime juice so that it doesn't turn an unappealing brown color. These gluten-free chip and guacamole bites are so fun to bring to parties and potlucks. I’ve been making this tasty and easy little gluten-free appetizer for years and have been meaning to share it here. It’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo, but also Christmas parties, New Year’s Eve parties, and munching on while watching the big game! Since the guacamole is made with lime juice in it, these don’t brown easily while sitting out at the party either. They’ve stayed looking good for several hours during a party. Gluten-Free Chip And Guacamole Bites Prep Time  20 mins  Total Time  20 mins INGREDIENTS 2 bags Tostitos scoops chips 1 batch guacamole 1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, sliced 1 bunch fresh cilantro optional: shredded cheese DIRECTIONS On

The BEST Homemade Mac and Cheese of your LIFE. Outrageously cheesy, ultra creamy, and topped with a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping, this mac and cheese recipe is most definitely a keeper. I used three different cheese and a homemade cheese sauce to take this macaroni and cheese recipe over the top. Love cheesy recipes? Make sure to try this Lazy Day Lasagna and Cheesy Kielbasa Rice and Broccoli Skillet next week for dinner! The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese Course  Dinner Cuisine American Keyword  cheese, dinner, kid friendly, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese Prep Time  20 minutes Cook Time  30 minutes Total Time  1 hour Servings  12 Calories  642kcal Author  Trish - Mom On Timeout Ingredients 16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked (or other tubular pasta) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1/3 cup all purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded 2 cups Gruyere cheese shredded

Pizza Pinwheels are made from a soft, homemade dough with delicious toppings inside and melted cheese on top, they are an amazing weeknight meal! Pizza Pinwheels are my favorite quick weeknight dinner to whip up. They are so easy to make, they are much better than cheap frozen pizzas and I get absolutely no complaints from the kids about what is for dinner! They are always a win! Pizza Pinwheels Prep Time 45 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 1 hr Servings 4 -6 Author Butter With A Side of Bread Ingredients 1 cup warm water 1 TBSP yeast 1 TBSP sugar 1 TBSP oil 1 tsp salt 2 1/2- 3 cups flour 1 1/2- 2 cups Ragu® Six Cheese Pasta Sauce + more for dipping 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups total pizza toppings- mini pepperoni diced ham, sliced olives, and pineapple tidbits, etc. Instructions Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl and let sit for about 3-4 minutes, until yeast is bubbling up. Add in oil, salt and flour. Start with

With just 3 ingredients, these jalapeño poppers are not only easy to make, but they’re also super addicting. Now, today’s recipe is my own simplified version that I came up with while making it for the last few years. My “secret” ingredient is flavored cream cheese! Spicy jalapeno cream cheese is my favorite, but you can go with whatever you like. (Smokey chipotle and chive & onion are great choices too.) 3-Ingredient Jalapeno Poppers Yield:  20 POPPERS Ingredients: 10 jalapenos, halved and de-seeded 4oz (110gr) flavored cream cheese, softened 10 thin bacon strips, cut in half Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut jalapeños in half length-wise and remove the seeds and ribs. Fill the jalapeno halves with about 1.5 teaspoons of cream cheese. Then wrap the stuffed jalapeno halves with bacon. Arrange them on a baking sheet, lined with silicone mat, or aluminum foil. (Secure bacon with toothpick, if needed.) Bake the jalapeno poppers for 25-30 minut

Perfectly satisfying little bites made with creamy Alfredo pasta and Italian-style meatballs, these mini spaghetti and meatball appetizer are easy to make crowd pleasers. My mini spaghetti and meatball appetizer was a huge hit last weekend. I made them for my granddaughters’ double birthday party. Although there was plenty of other food, they were gone first. It’s so fun to pop these little amazeballs in your mouth. Oops, I heard it too Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Appetizer Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr Course Appetizer Cuisine Italian Servings 48 Author Jas Ingredients 1 package angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti 1 jar your favorite Alfredo sauce 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided 1 jar Marinara sauce 1 small bag fully cooked frozen mini 1/2 oz each Italian-style meatballs Optional: shredded Parmesan and fresh basil to garnish Instructions Cook pasta al dente according to the package directions. Drain and mix with A

Whatever the reason….These Almond Bacon Cheddar Tortilla Roll Ups taste like a million bucks. In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Super Bowl is coming up soon. Will you be hosting a game day viewing party?! I, for one, love the party-hosting part even more than the football-watching part. Although, I must admit I love gathering friends and family together and getting in the spirit for a common cause, rooting for their favorite football team. Million Dollar Tortilla Roll Ups Prep Time:  10 minutes Total Time:  2 hours, 10 minutes Yield:  35-40 Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, whipped 1 cup of mayonnaise 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 3 oz package real bacon bits or 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled 1/2 cup slivered almonds 5 green onions chopped 4 (6 inch) large flour tortillas Get Ingredients Powered by Chicory Instructions In large bowl, combine all ingredients except tortillas until well mixed. Lay a tortilla out on a plate and spread an even lay

Cranberry Brie Bites are a super easy but beautiful appetizer. Made with crescent roll dough, brie, whole cranberry sauce and a sprig of rosemary! So let me tell you how delicious these super simple Cranberry Brie Bites taste! I know the ingredients may not look like much but once it is all combined, it tastes amazing! The perfect holiday appetizer! It is so festive and everyone gobbles them up. Cranberry Brie Bites Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins Course Appetizer Cuisine American Keyword Cranberry Brie Bites Servings 24 Calories 82 kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients flour, for dusting the dough and cutting board 1 8 oz tube crescent dough 1 8 oz wheel brie cheese 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, not jellied fresh rosemary sprigs Instructions Preheat oven to 375°f degrees. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Spread a little flour out onto your counter. Then roll out crescent roll dough and pi

Our yummy Mexican tater tot casserole is an easy and hearty meal that your whole family will love! This delicious taco-inspired tater tot casserole recipe is chock-full of black beans, corn, ground beef and a whole lot of flavor. Oh, did I mention it’s also loaded with cheese? Yep. We definitely have the cheese component covered! Mexican Tater Tot Casserole YIELD:  8 SERVINGS TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. 85/15 ground beef 1 onion, diced ( about ¼ cup) 1 packet taco seasoning mix (1 oz.) 1 can green chiles (4 oz.) 1 can black beans ( 15.5 oz.) rinsed and drained 1 bag frozen corn (14.4 oz.) 1 can red enchilada sauce (10 oz.) 3 cups shredded cheddar & Monterey jack cheese (off the block), divided 4 cups frozen tater tots Cilantro, optional garnish Sour cream, optional INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish (I used this one) with non-stick cooking spray. Add the ground beef and the onion to a 12-in

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are perfect for a quick snack or lunch on the go! Today is the last day of summer for my kids. I have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I’ll have three kids going off to school, and one attending preschool 3 days a week. It will be quite around here, and I’m not sure I like that. I have enjoyed the hustle and bustle this summer. Kids coming and going. Friends and cousins. Popsicles and slip-n-slides. Bike rides and late night movies. If there is one thing I am preparing to do for my kids when they come home from school, it’s to have some awesome snacks ready for them. These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks are definitely happening… a lot. Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks Author:  Shawn Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Total Time:  20 minutes Category:  Appetizer INGREDIENTS 1 tube Pillsbury pizza crust 40 pepperoni slices 10 mozzarella cheese sticks 2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried parsley Op

Jalapeño Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons are essentially a fried, amped up version of your favorite jalapeno cream cheese poppers appetizer! The creamy and spicy filling wrapped in a fried wonton wrapper makes these poppers a fantastic party appetizer or even an afternoon snack. Jalapeño Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons Ingredients 8 ounces Cream Cheese, room temperature 2/3 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded 2/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded 1 Avocado, peeled and pitted, mashed or cubed 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Chopped Cilantro 3 jalapeños Jalapeños, seeded and diced 1 package Wonton Wrappers Canola Oil Directions In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, avocado, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cilantro and jalapeños. On a clean work surface, lay out a wonton wrapper so a corner is pointed towards you (making it look like a diamond). Moisten the edges of the wrappers wit

Stuff a buttery crescent roll with banana and a schmear of Nutella, roll it in cinnamon sugar, and bake. This is the easiest recipe for happiness, in 10 minutes flat. Am I the only one with a banana-Nutella addiction? The mini-Karen-angel on my shoulder says, “let’s be healthy Karen! Have a banana for a snack!” and the mini-devil-Karen on my other shoulder says, “Yes Karen…a banana WITH NUTELLA.” And thus I am led, carefully and surely, down the path to diabetes. Nutella and Banana Stuffed Crescent Rolls Ingredients  1 can crescent rolls (8 rolls)  1/4 or 1/3 cup Nutella  2 bananas  1/3 cup sugar  1-3 teaspoons cinnamon Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet or line with parchment paper or a silpat. Open the can of crescent rolls and unroll. Spread some Nutella on the fat end of each roll. I didn't measure. Like a half tablespoon or so. Cut each banana into 4 segments. Place one on each roll. Roll up the dough and

We all have a appetizer recipe to make and mine is this super easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper recipe, so when my friends challenged me to come up with a Bacon-Wrapped Appetizer it didn’t take me much to decide. My friend Jody introduced us to these babies at a dinner party she hosted and we’ve been making them regularly since. They are dead simple and so much more delicious than the common jalapeno poppers. Bacon just makes everything better doesn’t it? Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Appetizer Recipe Serves:  12 Prep time:   10 mins  Cook time:   20 mins  Total time:   30 mins Ingredients 6 Jalapeno peppers 1 8oz block cream cheese 12 slices of bacon Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and white rind. Pat the jalapeno dry and spread cream cheese inside it, the amount is up to you….we tend to be generous with it. Lay a piece of bacon down, place the stuffed jalapeno on it and gently w

Elegant phyllo purses filled with tangy goat cheese and bacon. The menu is outstanding. I chose to make Phyllo Purses, or you might know them as Beggar’s Purses: an oozy goat cheese filling wrapped up with a few layers of delicate, crispy phyllo dough. And butter. Where there is phyllo, there is butter! Goat Cheese Phyllo Purses Yields:  8 purses Estimated time:  30 minutes Ingredients 5 oz goat cheese, softened 2 Tbsp chives, chopped 4 slices of pancetta or bacon, cooked to a crisp (prosciutto is good, it's just not crispy) black pepper 6 sheets of phyllo dough 6-8 Tbsp of melted butter Chives or strips of the tops of green onions for tying Instructions Preheat the oven to 400. Stir together goat cheese, chives, crumbled bacon, and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl. If the goat cheese is too hard, put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Unroll the phyllo dough onto a dry surface. Remove 1 sheet of phyllo dough and place it on a dry surface (

Serve this recipe for breakfast or even a dessert. So easy when you make it with crescent rolls and cream cheese. Breakfast Cheese Danish Breakfast Cheese Danish Cook Time:  35 to 40 minutes  Total Time:  35 to 40 minutes Category:  breakfast  Method:  Bake INGREDIENTS 2 cans ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls 2 8- ounce packages cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg white Glaze: 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350* degrees Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan. Lay a pack of crescent rolls in the pan and pinch the openings together. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg together until smooth. Spread the mixture over the crescent rolls evenly and then lay the second pack of crescent rolls on top of the cheese mixture and brush with egg white. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown. Top with glaze after cooling for 20 minutes.