Fiesta Baskets By Penzey Food

FIESTA BASKETS BY PENZEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Use two mini muffin pans. Brush light coat of oil on wonton and gently form into muffin cup. Repeat until filled. Bake for 4 minutes or until lightly browned. WATCH THEM. They can be done quickly. You are going to bake a second time so you don't want them overdone.
• When you take them out make sure the tops don't flop closed. Make sure they are open to form a basket while they are warm.
• Remove to cookie sheet. Bake all wotons.
• While they are baking and you are checking: Mix dressing base with water and let stand five minutes. Whisk in the buttermilk and mayo. Blend until smooth. set aside. Mix crumbled pork patties with seasoning and blend. Cook as directed. {If using real pork you must drain} In bowl combine sausage, pepper, olives cheese and dressing. Stir. fill wonton baskets with filling. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes [watch it again] you want the cheese melted. Serve warm.
• Note: worked with their griller crumbles also.

CROCK-POT SAVORY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7-10 minutes.
• Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and salt.
• Add the Ground Turkey (or ground beef & sausage). Increase the heat to medium high and cook the meat, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Once the meat is done add to the crock-pot.
• Add the Tomatoes, Kidney, Chili and Black Beans, and the chocolate into the crock-pot and stir.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible. (If done on the stovetop, cook on low heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.).
• Top with your choice of toppings, and enjoy!

SMOKED SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cooked and drain ground smoked sausage.
• Cook mushrooms at 350° for 7 minutes.
• Allow to cool.
• Mix cooled sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan.
• Fill each mushroom with 1 teaspoon of filling.
• Bake at 350° for 7 minutes.

FIESTA BASKETS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350 F ... Brown the sausage then finely chop into small pieces. 3 pulses of a food processor works well. Mix all ingredients (excluding Essence) in a small mixing bowl... Fill scoops with mixture and place on a baking sheet.... Sprinkle with Essence and bake @ 350 for 7 - 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles.... Serve hot....

TOURTIERE BURGERS

Steps:

• Oil grill and heat barbecue to medium. In a bowl, whisk egg with sour cream and Dijon. Stir in bread crumbs, seasonings and onion. Crumble in meat. Using a fork or your hands, gently mix.
• Divide into 4 portions and shape into burgers, each about ½ inches (1 cm) thick. If making ahead, place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrig­erate up to a day.
• Place burgers on barbecue. Grill with lid closed until meat is firm to the touch and completely cooked through, 6 to 8 min per side.
• Top with cheese and sweet chili sauce, then tuck into crusty buns.

VEGGIE MEDLEY FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Prepare MSF bacon strips as per pkg. directions and then crumble or cut into pieces.
• In large skillet, saute broccoli, mushrooms, green onions and bell pepper in butter until tender. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs, water, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder until foamy.
• Stir in MSF prepared bacon strips, cheese, tomatoes, broccoli mixture and green chilies.
• Pour into a greased shallow baking dish (1 1/2 qt).
• Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes or untl knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Watch closely and if it starts to get too brown cover loosely with foil.
• Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting and plating.
• Serve topped with sour cream.