KFR s 10 Best Recipes of 2014

KFR s 10 Best Recipes of 2014

KFR s 10 Best Recipes of 2014 All your favorite Kellogg s Family Rewards recipes. All in one place. All chosen by you! These recipes are the most popular of 2014 and they serve up big-time flavor in no time at all. Give them a try and you ll easily taste why they are the best of the best! Creamy Bacon and Cheese Dip... 3 Barbecued Stuffed Patties.... 4 Frozen Raspberry & Cream Squares... 5 Banana and Strawberry Trifle.... 6 Spinach and Artichoke Dip... 7 Toasteds Spinach Dip... 8 Sour Cream Dip.... 9 Hummus... 10 Southwest Sloppy Joes... 11 Caribbean Chicken... 12 Page 2

16 ounces sour cream 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 jar Hormel Bacon Bits 1 cup chopped green onions 1 envelope onion soup mix Keebler Town House Original crackers Assorted fresh vegetables (optional) Creamy Bacon and Cheese Dip Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 8 This warm and creamy dip is made with onion soup mix, Cheddar cheese, and everyone s favorite bacon! Serve it up year-round for a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. In a mixing bowl, stir together sour cream and cream cheese. Fold in shredded cheese, bacon bits, green onions and onion soup mix. 2. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 3. To serve, place in center of platter and surround with Keebler Town House Original crackers and assorted fresh vegetables, if desired. Page 3

1/2 cup Keebler Zesta Original crackers 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound lean ground beef 8 dill pickle slices Barbecued Stuffed Patties Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Your barbecue just got better with these stuffed patties. The flavor comes from your favorite sauce and Keebler Zesta crackers. And the surprise inside? Pickles! 1. In large bowl stir together crackers, barbecue sauce, onion and pepper. Add ground beef. Mix well. On waxed paper, shape into eight thin patties about 3-1/2 inches in diameter. 2. Top four patties with pickle slices. Place remaining patties on top. Seal edges, completely enclosing pickle. 3. Grill directly over medium heat for 11 to 13 minutes until done (160 F or no longer pink), turning once. Page 4

2 cups Keebler Vanilla Wafers, crumbled 1/4 cup butter OR margarine, melted 2 cups frozen red raspberries 1 cup half-and-half 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream Frozen Raspberry & Cream Squares Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Servings: 9 It takes just 15 minutes to prep this delicious layered dessert made with raspberries, a cream mixture and Keebler Vanilla Wafers. 1. In a small bowl toss together wafer crumbs and margarine or butter. Press half of mixture into bottom of 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Sprinkle with raspberries. 2. In a medium bowl whisk together half-and-half and sugar until sugar dissolves. Gradually whisk in sour cream. Pour over berries. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Cover and freeze at least 3 hours or until firm. 3. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting into squares. Page 5

3 cups coarsely crushed Keebler Vanilla Wafers, divided 2 to 3 bananas, sliced, divided 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided 1/4 cup orange juice OR light rum, divided 3 cups cold milk 2 packages (4-serving size) vanilla flavor instant pudding & pie filling 1 cup whipping cream Banana and Strawberry Trifle Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Servings: 12 This luscious dessert features layers of fresh strawberries and banana, whipped-cream enriched pudding and Keebler Vanilla Wafers. 1. Chill small mixing bowl and beaters of electric mixer. 2. In glass serving bowl sprinkle 1 cup of crumbs. Top with half of banana slices and half of strawberries. Sprinkle with half of orange juice. 3. In large bowl beat milk and pudding mix with wire whisk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. 4. Meanwhile in chilled bowl beat cream on medium speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into pudding mixture. Spoon half of pudding mixture over fruit in bowl. 5. Top with second cup of crumbs, remaining banana, remaining strawberries and remaining orange juice. Spoon remaining pudding mixture over fruit. Top with remaining cup of crumbs. 6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator. Page 6

1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 package (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped 1 medium plum tomato, chopped (optional) Keebler Town House Pita Crackers Sea Salt Spinach and Artichoke Dip Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 32 Four cheeses, garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper make this spinach and artichoke dip absolutely irresistible. Serve it with Keebler Town House Pita Crackers. 1. Squeeze spinach to remove excess moisture. Set aside. 2. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, mascarpone, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper and garlic on medium speed of electric mixer until combined. 3. Stir spinach and artichoke hearts into cheese mixture. Spread in shallow 4-cup casserole or 9-inch pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbling around edges. 4. Top with tomato, if desired. Serve with Keebler Town House Pita Crackers Sea Salt. Page 7

12 oz. fresh spinach OR 10 oz. frozen spinach (1 package) 1 package whipped cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1 small red onion for garnish 1 teaspoon salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic (as desired) Keebler Toasteds Harvest Wheat crackers Keebler Toasteds Buttercrisp crackers Toasteds Spinach Dip Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 24 Host a happy get-together with our take on a classic spinach dip. You can top your favorite Keebler Toasteds crackers with deliciousness in just 15 minutes.. 1. Steam fresh spinach or cook frozen chopped spinach. Drain well and chop if needed. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach with cream cheese and sour cream. Season with garlic, salt and pepper (as desired). 3. Top a Keebler Toasteds Buttercrisp or Harvest Wheat cracker with spinach dip. Garnish with small red onion ringlet. Page 8

1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 3/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Keebler Club Original crackers OR Keebler Club Multi-Grain crackers Sour Cream Dip Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 16 Fresh parsley and dill combine with a few seasonings to add fabulous flavor to cool and savory sour cream. In small bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, celery salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Serve with crackers. Page 9

1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Keebler Town House Pita Crackers Mediterranean Herb Hummus Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes Servings: 12 What s better than a 5-minute dip? A 5-minute dip served with Keebler Town House Mediterranean Herb Pita Crackers. Simply mix up hummus and refrigerate to let the flavors meld. 1. Drain beans, reserving liquid. In food processor or blender combine beans, tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic, pepper, salt and 2 tablespoons of reserved bean liquid. Cover and blend until smooth. 2. Refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers. Page 10

1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cups Kellogg s Rice Krispies cereal 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup sliced, pitted ripe olives 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 can (16 oz.) whole peeled tomatoes, drained 8 hamburger buns Southwest Sloppy Joes Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 Sloppy, messy and delicious with a twist! With the addition of chili powder and olives, we ve given this classic sandwich recipe some Southwest pizzazz. 1. In large fry pan, cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned, stirring frequently. Drain. 2. Add remaining ingredients except buns. Stir to combine, cutting tomatoes into pieces with spoon. Cover fry pan. Simmer over low heat about 15 minutes. 3. Serve on toasted buns. Page 11

4 split chicken breasts, rinsed and dried 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 cups Kellogg s Corn Flakes cereal OR 1/2 cup Kellogg s Corn Flake Crumbs 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Water 1 can (10 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained, reserving juice 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 tablespoons butter OR margarine Caribbean Chicken Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hours 30 minutes Servings: 4 Take oranges beyond the breakfast table! A little bit sweet and buttery, a little bit tongue-tingling, this orange sauce is terrific over crispy-coated, baked chicken pieces. 1. Dip chicken in egg and coat with Kellogg s Corn Flakes cereal. Place in single layer, skin side up, in shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray or foil lined. 2. Bake at 350 F about 1 hour or until chicken is tender, no longer pink and juices run clear. Do not cover pan or turn chicken while baking. 3. In 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add enough water to reserved mandarin orange juice to measure 3/4 cup. Stir into cornstarch mixture along with orange juice concentrate, mixing until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Continue cooking and stirring 3 minutes longer. Stir in butter/margarine and mandarin oranges. Serve hot over hot chicken. Page 12