Chicken-Leek Strata

Sorce	Footiezone.com
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 145 ); Total Fat 16 g (Saturated Fat 8 g); Cholesterol 195 mg; Sodium 700 mg; Total Carbohydrate 23 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 27 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 16 %; Vitamin C 4 %; Calciu
Ingridients	Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:5 hr 20 min Makes:6 servings 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup sliced leek 8 slices French bread, each 1/2 inch thick 1 cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces) 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions	1. Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook leeks in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened; remove from heat. 2. Cut enough bread into 1-inch cubes to measure 5 cups. Mix bread cubes, leeks, chicken and dill weed. Spread bread mixture in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Sprinkle with cheese. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours. 3. Heat oven to 325°F. Uncover and bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Brie with Almonds

Sorce	The-Frostmourne
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 70 ); Total Fat 8 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 150 mg; Total Carbohydrate 1 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 4 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6 %; Ir
Ingridients	Prep Time:5 min Start to Finish:10 min Makes:8 servings 1 whole round Brie cheese (4 1/2 ounces) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon brandy, if desired Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Assorted crackers, if desired
Instructions	1. Set oven control to broil. Place cheese in ovenproof pie plate or pan. Broil cheese with top 3 to 4 inches from heat about 2 minutes 30 seconds or until soft and warm. 2. Melt butter; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers. Microwave Directions: Place cheese in microwavable plate or dish. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or just until soft and warm. Place butter in 1-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave butter uncovered on High about 1 minute or until melted; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese.

Down-Home Layered Dip

Sorce	djbjohnQi
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 35 ); Total Fat 4 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 190 mg; Total Carbohydrate 6 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 9 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 2 %; Calcium 4 %;
Ingridients	Prep Time:5 min Start to Finish:10 min Makes:16 servings 1 tub (18 ounces) barbecue shredded pork or chicken 1/2 cup Green Giant® canned whole kernel corn 1/2 cup Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed (from 15- or 19-oz can) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) Sliced green onion, if desired Sliced ripe olives, if desired Guacamole, if desired Sour cream, if desired
Instructions	1. Layer pork, corn and beans on large microwavable plate. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam, and microwave on High about 2 minutes 30 seconds or until hot. 2. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining ingredients. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) No changes.

One Cheese Ball--4 Great Ways

Sorce	rubytuesday
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 70 ); Total Fat 8 g (Saturated Fat 5 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 150 mg; Total Carbohydrate 1 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 4 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8 %; Ir
Ingridients	Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:2 hr 20 min Makes:26 servings (2 tablespoons each

Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Sorce	sarah saturday
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 35 (Calories from Fat 25 ); Total Fat 3 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 25 mg; Total Carbohydrate 1 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2 %; Iro
Ingridients	Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:50 min Makes:32 servings (1 tablespoon each) 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) 1 cup water 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese (2 oz) 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (4 medium) Assorted fresh vegetables or baguette slices, if desired
Instructions	1. In small bowl, mix tomatoes and water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly. 2. In 3-cup microwavable ceramic fondue pot, mix tomatoes, cheeses, sour cream and onions. Microwave uncovered on Medium 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until cheese is melted. 3. Place fondue pot on stand with candle to keep dip warm. Serve dip with assorted vegetables or baguette slices.

Cowboy Caviar

Sorce	Angelgamer
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 245 (Calories from Fat 135 ); Total Fat 15 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 410 mg; Total Carbohydrate 25 g (Dietary Fiber 4 g); Protein 6 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6 %; Vitamin C 2 %; Calcium 4
Ingridients	Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:2 hr 10 min Makes:16 servings 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (4 ounces) chopped ripe olive, drained Small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1 green onion, sliced 1 package (15 ounces) tortilla chips
Instructions	1. Mix all ingredients except cream cheese, eggs, onion and chips. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. 2. Spread cream cheese on serving plate. Spoon bean mixture evenly over cream cheese. 3. Arrange eggs on bean mixture in ring around edge of plate; sprinkle with onion. Serve with tortilla chips.

Cheese Straw Twists

Sorce	billyboy
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 60 (Calories from Fat 35 ); Total Fat 4 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 50 mg; Total Carbohydrate 5 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2 %; Iro
Ingridients	Prep Time:25 min Start to Finish:35 min Makes:4 dozen appetizers 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon paprika 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, slightly beaten
Instructions	1. Heat oven to 425ºF. Cover 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or heavy brown paper. 2. Mix cheese and paprika. Roll 1 sheet of pastry into 12x10 inch rectangle on lightly floured surface with floured cloth-covered rolling pin. 3. Brush egg over pastry. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Press cheese mixture gently into pastry. Turn pastry over. Repeat brushing with egg and sprinkling with cheese mixture. 4. Fold pastry lengthwise in half. Cut pastry crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Unfold strips and roll each end in opposite directions to twist. Place twists on cookie sheet. 5. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Repeat with remaining sheet of pastry, egg and cheese mixture. Serve warm or cool.

Fiesta Spread

Sorce	kus
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 90 ); Total Fat 10 g (Saturated Fat 6 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 160 mg; Total Carbohydrate 8 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 2 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10 %; Vitamin C 4 %; Calcium 2 %
Ingridients	Prep Time:5 min Start to Finish:5 min Makes:8 servings 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 1/4 cup Old El Paso® salsa (any variety) 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1/4 cup sliced ripe olive 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Assorted crackers, if desired
Instructions	1. Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim. 2. Mix salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with olives and cilantro. Serve with crackers.

Spiral Sandwich

Sorce	~Bat
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 255 (Calories from Fat 145 ); Total Fat 16 g (Saturated Fat 9 g); Cholesterol 65 mg; Sodium 650 mg; Total Carbohydrate 12 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g); Protein 18 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 70 %; Vitamin C 26 %; Calciu
Ingridients	Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:15 min Makes:6 servings 1 soft cracker bread, 15 inches in diameter (from 17-ounce package) 1 package (4 ounces) herb-and-garlic spreadable cheese 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese 18 leaves fresh spinach
Instructions	1. Cover bread evenly with spreadable cheese. 2. Layer turkey, tomato, Swiss cheese and spinach on bread, leaving about 4 inches at one side covered with spreadable cheese only. 3. Beginning at the side layered with turkey, roll up bread. Trim each end with serrated knife to make even; cut bread roll into 1-inch slices.

Impossibly Easy Vegetable Pie

Sorce	wartchaoo
Caloric	:1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 90 ); Total Fat 10 g (Saturated Fat 5 g); Cholesterol 95 mg; Sodium 500 mg; Total Carbohydrate 11 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 10 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 18 %; Vitamin C 14 %; Calcium
Ingridients	Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:1 hr 5 min Makes:6 servings 2 cups chopped broccoli or sliced fresh cauliflowerets 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs
Instructions	1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling in medium saucepan. Add broccoli; cover and heat to boiling. Cook about 5 minutes or until almost tender; drain thoroughly. Stir together cooked broccoli, onion, bell pepper and cheese in pie plate. 2. Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate. 3. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.