Classic Rueben
8 oz. sliced deli corned beef, chopped (2 cups)
1 can (8 oz) sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded swiss cheese, divided
1/4 cup thousand island dressing
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 egg white, lightly beaten.
1. Preheat over to 375 F. In bowl, combine corned beef, saurkraut, 1 cup of cheese, dressing, parsley and garlic; mix well.
2. Scoop filling evenly over desired shape; finish shape as directed. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 8 servings
Beef Taco
1 1/2 pounds lean (90%) ground beef
1 package (1-12.5oz) taco seasoning mix
1 3/4 cups (7 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons water
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Optional toppings: salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped onion and tomato, sliced olives and sour cream.
1. Preheat over to 375F. Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and water.
2. Scoop filling evenly over desired shape; finish shape as directed. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with toppings.
Yield:8 servings.
Spinach & Artichoke
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheesee
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons (1/2 oz) grated fresh parmesan
1. Preheat over to 375F. In bowl, combine artichokes, spinach, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, bell pepper, mayonnaise, garlic and black pepper. Mix will.
2. Scoop filling evenly over desired shape; finish shape as directed. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Bake 2-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 8 servings