Thursday, January 28, 2010

Empanada

 Empanada

prep time 15 min
total time 40 min
makes 8 servings

recipe by: kraft

What You Need!
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 pkg. (15 oz.) ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style
2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Make It!
HEAT oven to 425ºF.

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in salsa; remove from heat.

PLACE 1 crust on baking sheet; top with meat mixture, spreading to within 1 inch of edge. Cover with cheese and remaining crust; seal edges with fork.

BAKE 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool 5 min. before cutting into wedges to serve.

SHAKE 'N BAKE "E-Z Buffalo Wings"

SHAKE 'N BAKE "E-Z Buffalo Wings"

prep time 10 min
total time 25 min
makes 4 servings

What You Need!
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 20 strips
2 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing

Make It!
HEAT oven to 400ºF.

ADD pepper to coating mix in shaker bag; shake gently to combine. Add chicken, a few strips at a time; shake to evenly coat. Place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 15 min. or until chicken is done.

TRANSFER to plate; drizzle with hot sauce. Serve with dressing.

5-Layer Mexican Dip

5-Layer Mexican Dip

prep time 10 min
total time 3 hr 10 min
makes 4 cups or 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

recipe by: kraft

What You Need!
1 can (15-1/2 oz.) refried black beans
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup Sour Cream
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1 tomato, chopped

Make It!
MIX beans, chili powder and cumin; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.

TOP with layers of remaining ingredients.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled. Serve with tortilla chips.