Pepperoni Pizza Cups

Ingredients

  • Pillsbury Pizza Dough
  • Marinara or Pizza Sauce
  • Pepperoni Slices
  • Shredded Mozzarella
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Olive Oil or Cooking Spray

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees (F).
  2. Stretch out the pizza dough.
  3. Press down a 12 cup muffin pan on top of the the dough and outline the bottoms with a knife.
  4. NOTE: You can also cut out 12 squares to place in the bottom of the muffin cups.
  5. Spray the bottoms of the muffin pan.
  6. Press the pizza dough cut-outs into the bottom of the pan.
  7. Put 1 Tbs/Spoonfull of marinara or pizza sauce on top of the pizza dough.
  8. Place one or two pepperoni slices on top of the sauce.
  9. Top with cheese, either one or two pinches. Your preference.
  10. Put a pinch of Italian seasoning on top and a dash of grated parmesan.
  11. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. If the cheese has not browned, place the oven on high broil and move to the highest rack. Broil until the cheese is slightly browned.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
  13. Serve and enjoy!

Spicy Ranch Cheez-Its

Ingredients

  • 1 box Cheez Itz
  • 1 box White Cheddar Cheez-Its
  • 2 oz Ranch Seasoning
  • Cayenne
  • Olive Oil Spray

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees (F).
  2. Dump both boxes of Cheez-Its into a large bowl.
  3. Spray the top of the Cheez-Its with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle a tsp of the Ranch seasoning and a pinch of cayenne.
  5. Toss the Cheez-Its.
  6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until all of the Ranch seasoning is gone.
  7. On an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, lay out the seasoned Cheez -ts.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
  9. Place the Cheez-Its into a bowl and serve!

Mediterranean Burrata

Ingredients

  • 4 Oz Burrata
  • Basil Pesto
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette Glaze
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes – Sliced
  • French Baguette or something similar

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the baguette in half inch pieces at a 45 degree angle.
  3. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, flip, and bake for another 7 to 9 minutes.
  5. Remove the bread from the oven.
  6. On a large serving plate, spread a layer of basil pesto on the plate. Place the burrata on the plate and add the chopped sun dried tomatoes across the plate. Drizzle the balsamic glaze across the plate and over the burrata.
  7. Add the baguette slices to the plate and on the side in reserve.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

Maryland Crabby Toast

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Lump Crab Meat
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo
  • 2 Tbs Dijon
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Parsley – Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbs Old Bay
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 3/4 Cup Mild Cheddar – Shredded
  • 3/4 Cup Mozzarella – Shredded
  • French Baguette

Directions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix the mayo, dijon, parsley, old bay, ground black pepper.
  2. Fold in the crab meat and cheese. Mix well. It’s best to use freshly shredded cheese and not packaged pre-shredded cheese.
  3. Cover and let the mixture set in the refrigerator while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F) and slice your French Baguette in half inch slices at a 45 degree angle.
  4. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil or cooking spray.
  5. Top each slice of bread with two large spoonfulls of the crab mixture and place on the baking sheet. Dust the tops with some more old bay.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes and finish on broil high for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Wonton Taco Cups

Ingredients

  • Wonton Wrappers
  • Taco Meat
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Taco Sauce
  • Tomatoes – Diced
  • Lettuce – Shredded
  • Jalapeños
  • Sour Cream
  • Black Olives

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray each muffin tin (large sized) with the cooking spray.
  3. Layer two wontons in each cup, rotating 45 degrees for the second.
  4. Place one large spoonful of taco meat at the bottom, then top with a little taco sauce and shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. It may take longer than 13 minutes, but keep an eye on them so you do not burn the tops and corners of the wontons.
  6. Top the cups with a little taco sauce and your favorite taco accoutrements. Tomatoes, sour cream, lettuce, jalapeños, black olives, more taco sauce, cilantro…
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Mexicorn Taco Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 Oz Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 8 Oz Mayo
  • 8 Oz Sour Cream
  • 8 Oz Pepper Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 12 Oz Mild Cheddar Cheese – Shredded
  • 2 Cans Mexicorn – Drained
  • 1 Can Rotel – Drained
  • 1/4 Cup Jalapeños – Diced
  • 1 Packet Old el Paso Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Cilantro – Chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix the softened cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and taco seasoning with a hand mixer.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to mix.
  3. Place in a large serving container and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  4. Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Wonton Pizza Cups

Ingredients

  • Wonton Wrappers
  • Pizza Sauce (Your favorite)
  • Pepperoni
  • Mozzarella
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Cooking Spray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray each muffin tin (large sized) with the cooking spray.
  3. Layer two wontons in each cup, rotating 45 degrees for the second.
  4. Place one spoonful of the pizza sauce at the bottom, then top with a single pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, and sprinkle with the italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
  5. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. It may take longer than 13 minutes, but keep an eye on them so you do not burn the tops and corners of the wontons.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Italian Cheesy Monkey Bread

Ingredients

  • 14 Dinner Rolls – Frozen
  • Parchment Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Olive Oil Spray
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella – Shredded
  • Paper Towels
  • Marinara

Directions

  1. Line a slow cooker with parchment paper that goes up 1 to 2 inches on each side. Spray the parchment paper with olive oil spray.
  2. Place 12 to 14 frozen rolls evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place the slow cooker on warm, place 2 to 3 paper towels on the top of the slow cooker before lowering the lid.
  4. Cook on warm for 1 1/2 to 2 hours on warm.
  5. Punch the rolls down with your fingers and spray with olive oil spray.
  6. Season the top of the rolls with the garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Place 2 to 3 paper towels on the top of the slow cooker before lowering the lid again and place on high for 1 hour.
  8. Remove the lid, top with the cheese and extra Italian seasoning if you would like and then cover, again, with paper towels and cook on high for 1 hour.
  9. Pull the Italian Cheesy Monkey Bread out from the slow cooker by the parchment paper and serve with marinara.

Hot Taco Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 8 oz Sour Cream
  • 16 oz Refried Beans – Canned
  • 4 oz Green Chilis – Dice and drained
  • 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 1 Packet Mild Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Mexican Cheese Blend- Shredded
  • 2 Plum Tomatoes – Diced
  • Cilantro – Chopped
  • Black Olives – Sliced
  • Corn Tortilla Chips

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, pepper jack cheese, diced green chilis, and taco seasoning. Mix well with a hand mixer until smooth.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 9 dish. Let it settle and top with the cheddar Mexican cheese blend.
  4. Bake on the center the center rack for between 25 and 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the dip and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Top with the tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro.
  7. Serve with your favorite corn tortilla chips or chips.

Fried Pickle Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 1/2 Cup Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1 1/2 Cup Dill Pickles – Chopped
  • 1 Packet Ranch Seasoning
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Dill – Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tbs Fresh Chive – Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 2 Tbs Butter – Unsalted
  • 3/4 Cup Panko

Directions

  1. In a medium sized bowl or container, mix all of the ingredients minus the butter and Panko. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Before serving, melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat and add the Panko.
  3. Toast the Panko in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes, until it turns dark brown. Move the Panko around periodically to avoid burning.
  4. Place the dip into your preferred serving dish and top with the toasted Panko. Serve with potato chips, preferably ones with ridges.