T.G.I. Fridays Nine Layer Dip Recipe - This is a Mexican dip loaded with flavor. It is not on the menu anymore, so the only way you can have it is to make it at
home.
SERVES 3-4
Ingredients:
2 strips of diced bacon
1 (16-ounce) can of plain refried beans
1 (1.25-ounce) package of taco seasoning
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup guacamole
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
Method:
Fry bacon in a skillet until done. Add refried beans and cook with the bacon and drippings.
Stir frequently and cook on low for 15 minutes.
Mix taco seasoning with sour cream and set aside.
Place the refried beans on a platter and spread 1″ thick. Top the beans with ½ cup of cheese. The next layer is ½ cup of the sour cream mixture. Top with ¾ cup guacamole.
Top with the diced tomatoes, onions, and black olives and garnish with ¼ cup of cheese.
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Sunday, February 2, 2014
T.G.I. Fridays Baked Potato Skins
T.G.I. Fridays Baked Potato Skins Recipe - This is another often-duplicated restaurant recipe and a great way to use leftover baked potatoes.
SERVES 5
Ingredients:
10 baked potato halves
1 tablespoon melted butter
Seasoned salt, to taste
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon
1 green onion, diced
Method:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Remove as much of the potato flesh as you can, leaving only the skins.
Brush potato shells with butter and season with salt. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crisp.
Remove and sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and onion. Place back in the oven for 6–8 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.
Potato Skins History:
T.G.I. Friday's has a long history of innovation in the restaurant industry. They have been credited with naming the happy hour, inventing Long Island Iced Tea, and creating loaded potato skins.
SERVES 5
Ingredients:
10 baked potato halves
1 tablespoon melted butter
Seasoned salt, to taste
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon
1 green onion, diced
Method:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Remove as much of the potato flesh as you can, leaving only the skins.
Brush potato shells with butter and season with salt. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crisp.
Remove and sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and onion. Place back in the oven for 6–8 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.
Potato Skins History:
T.G.I. Friday's has a long history of innovation in the restaurant industry. They have been credited with naming the happy hour, inventing Long Island Iced Tea, and creating loaded potato skins.
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe - Everyone's favorite cheese biscuit at Red Lobster is so easy to make that you will serve them all the time.
SERVES 6-8
Ingredients:
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup melted butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Method:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix baking mix, milk, and cheese until a soft dough forms.
Drop by the spoonful onto an ungreased cooking sheet.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Mix the butter and garlic powder.
Brush the butter mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.
SERVES 6-8
Ingredients:
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup melted butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Method:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix baking mix, milk, and cheese until a soft dough forms.
Drop by the spoonful onto an ungreased cooking sheet.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Mix the butter and garlic powder.
Brush the butter mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.
Outback Steakhouse Creole Marmalade Dipping Sauce
Outback Steakhouse Creole Marmalade Dipping Sauce Recipe - This sweet and tangy dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the Coconut Shrimp recipe and is what makes this dish quite unique.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons Grey Poupon mustard
1 teaspoon white horseradish sauce
Dash Tabasco sauce
Salt, to taste
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons Grey Poupon mustard
1 teaspoon white horseradish sauce
Dash Tabasco sauce
Salt, to taste
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp
Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp Recipe - Coconut-crusted deep-fried shrimp is a popular appetizer on many restaurant menus. Red Lobster also has a version using coconut rum.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
12 jumbo shrimp
1 (7-ounce) divided bag shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 cup beer
Method:
Peel and devein the shrimp. Leave the tails on.
In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup coconut, sugar, salt, flour, and beer. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
Pour the rest of the coconut flakes into a shallow bowl. Dip one shrimp at a time into the batter, then roll the battered shrimp in the coconut.
Fry the shrimp a few at a time for 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp become golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
12 jumbo shrimp
1 (7-ounce) divided bag shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 cup beer
Method:
Peel and devein the shrimp. Leave the tails on.
In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup coconut, sugar, salt, flour, and beer. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
Pour the rest of the coconut flakes into a shallow bowl. Dip one shrimp at a time into the batter, then roll the battered shrimp in the coconut.
Fry the shrimp a few at a time for 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp become golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Dipping Sauce
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Dipping Sauce Recipe - This creamy and delicious sauce is the perfect companion for the blooming onion. One thing is for sure, everyone will wonder how you made this sauce.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl with a lid.
Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl with a lid.
Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Recipe - The blooming onion from Outback may be one of the most popular appetizers in America; millions are sold every year. Now you can make these at home in no time at all.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
Seasoned Flour:
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Batter:
1/3 cup cornstarch
1½ cups flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces beer
1 Vidalia or Texas sweet onion
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
In a shallow bowl, combine all seasoned flour ingredients. Prepare the batter: mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add the beer and mix well.
Cut about ¾" off top of onion and peel. Cut 12–16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion.
Dip prepared onion in seasoned flour and remove the excess by shaking. Separate the petals and dip into the batter to coat thoroughly.
Gently place in the fryer basket and deep-fry 1½ minutes. Turn the onion over and fry an additional 1½ minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
Blooming Onion History
Outback Steakhouse was the first national restaurant chain to serve the blooming onion when it opened back in 1988. Lone-star Steakhouse currently has it on the menu and Applebee's carried the appetizer in the past as the Awesome Blossom.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
Seasoned Flour:
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Batter:
1/3 cup cornstarch
1½ cups flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces beer
1 Vidalia or Texas sweet onion
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
In a shallow bowl, combine all seasoned flour ingredients. Prepare the batter: mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add the beer and mix well.
Cut about ¾" off top of onion and peel. Cut 12–16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion.
Dip prepared onion in seasoned flour and remove the excess by shaking. Separate the petals and dip into the batter to coat thoroughly.
Gently place in the fryer basket and deep-fry 1½ minutes. Turn the onion over and fry an additional 1½ minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
Blooming Onion History
Outback Steakhouse was the first national restaurant chain to serve the blooming onion when it opened back in 1988. Lone-star Steakhouse currently has it on the menu and Applebee's carried the appetizer in the past as the Awesome Blossom.
Olive Garden Tomato Basil Crostini
Olive Garden Tomato Basil Crostini Recipe - Most Italian restaurants serve some type of tomato bruschetta appetizer, which is served on grilled bread rubbed with garlic. This is a very inexpensive recipe to make at home.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 chopped medium tomatoes
6–8 chopped fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices of crusty bread
2–3 cloves of garlic
Method:
In a medium bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil, and olive oil together.
Grill or toast the bread.
Rub the bread with garlic and top with the tomato mixture.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 chopped medium tomatoes
6–8 chopped fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices of crusty bread
2–3 cloves of garlic
Method:
In a medium bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil, and olive oil together.
Grill or toast the bread.
Rub the bread with garlic and top with the tomato mixture.
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli Recipe - Serve these tasty appetizers with your favorite marinara sauce.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
¼ cup water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup flour
1 (16-ounce) package meat-filled ravioli
Method:
In a bowl, mix the water and eggs and beat well. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix the Italian seasonings and garlic salt with the bread crumbs and set aside.
In a third bowl, measure the flour and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or skillet to 350°F for deep frying.
Dip the ravioli in flour, then in the egg wash, then in bread crumbs and carefully place in hot oil.
Fry about 2–3 minutes until golden, remove from oil, and drain.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
¼ cup water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup flour
1 (16-ounce) package meat-filled ravioli
Method:
In a bowl, mix the water and eggs and beat well. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix the Italian seasonings and garlic salt with the bread crumbs and set aside.
In a third bowl, measure the flour and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or skillet to 350°F for deep frying.
Dip the ravioli in flour, then in the egg wash, then in bread crumbs and carefully place in hot oil.
Fry about 2–3 minutes until golden, remove from oil, and drain.
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms recipe - These are the perfect appetizers for the mushroom lovers in your house.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) can clams
8–12 fresh mushrooms
1 finely minced green onion
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese
¼ cup melted butter, for garnish
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese, for garnish
Fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Drain and finely mince the clams, saving ¼ cup of clam juice for the stuffing. Lightly oil a small baking dish. Gently wash the mushrooms, pat dry, and remove the stems.
In a bowl, combine the clams, onions, garlic salt, minced garlic, butter, and oregano and mix well. Add the bread crumbs, egg, and clam juice and mix well. Add the cheeses and mix well.
Put about 1½ teaspoons of the stuffing mixture inside the mushroom cavity and slightly mound.
Place the stuffed mushrooms in the baking dish and pour ¼ cup melted butter over the top. Cover and bake in the oven for about 35–40 minutes.
Remove the cover and sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella on top and put back in the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt slightly (about 5–7 minutes).
Garnish with freshly diced parsley.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) can clams
8–12 fresh mushrooms
1 finely minced green onion
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese
¼ cup melted butter, for garnish
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese, for garnish
Fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Drain and finely mince the clams, saving ¼ cup of clam juice for the stuffing. Lightly oil a small baking dish. Gently wash the mushrooms, pat dry, and remove the stems.
In a bowl, combine the clams, onions, garlic salt, minced garlic, butter, and oregano and mix well. Add the bread crumbs, egg, and clam juice and mix well. Add the cheeses and mix well.
Put about 1½ teaspoons of the stuffing mixture inside the mushroom cavity and slightly mound.
Place the stuffed mushrooms in the baking dish and pour ¼ cup melted butter over the top. Cover and bake in the oven for about 35–40 minutes.
Remove the cover and sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella on top and put back in the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt slightly (about 5–7 minutes).
Garnish with freshly diced parsley.
Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fondue
Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fondue Recipe - This cheese dish is sure to be a hit at your next party. Serve with toasted bread sticks or fried mozzarella cheese.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
6 cups of shredded Sargento 6 Cheese Italian Blend
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 diced Roma tomatoes
Fresh minced parsley or basil
1 loaf of fresh Italian bread
Method:
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix all the cheeses together. Add the sour cream and spices and stir until well combined.
Spray a medium casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add the cheese mixture and spread out evenly with a large spoon.
Bake the casserole on the center rack of the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly on the edges.
Garnish with tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Slice the bread into ¼ ″–½″ slices and place them on a lightly greased cooking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the bread is toasted.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
6 cups of shredded Sargento 6 Cheese Italian Blend
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 diced Roma tomatoes
Fresh minced parsley or basil
1 loaf of fresh Italian bread
Method:
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix all the cheeses together. Add the sour cream and spices and stir until well combined.
Spray a medium casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add the cheese mixture and spread out evenly with a large spoon.
Bake the casserole on the center rack of the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly on the edges.
Garnish with tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Slice the bread into ¼ ″–½″ slices and place them on a lightly greased cooking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the bread is toasted.
Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella
Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella Recipe - Everyone loves fried mozzarella sticks, and you can easily match the restaurant taste with this inexpensive recipe. Serve these with your favorite warm marinara sauce.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
1 pound block mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1½ cups Italian bread crumbs
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
Slice the block of cheese lengthwise, into about ½″ sections. Cut each section in half. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with water and set aside.
In another small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and basil and set aside. In another small bowl, blend the flour with the corn starch and set aside.
Dip the cheese in flour, then in egg wash, then coat with bread crumbs.
Place carefully in hot oil and fry until golden brown. This should only take a matter of seconds, so you need to watch them closely. Drain on paper towels.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
1 pound block mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1½ cups Italian bread crumbs
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
Slice the block of cheese lengthwise, into about ½″ sections. Cut each section in half. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with water and set aside.
In another small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and basil and set aside. In another small bowl, blend the flour with the corn starch and set aside.
Dip the cheese in flour, then in egg wash, then coat with bread crumbs.
Place carefully in hot oil and fry until golden brown. This should only take a matter of seconds, so you need to watch them closely. Drain on paper towels.
Olive Garden Bread Sticks
Olive Garden Bread Sticks Recipe - Many people crave the bread sticks at Olive Garden and now you can make them at home in almost no time at all.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (10.5 ounce/6 count) package frozen bread sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush each bread stick with olive oil.
Sprinkle the tops of the bread with Parmesan cheese.
Wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 12–15 minutes, according to package directions.
Dipping Sauces
Olive Garden also serves dipping sauces for an extra charge. To get the restaurant feel, place some warm bowls of marinara and Alfredo sauce on the table to dip the bread sticks into.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (10.5 ounce/6 count) package frozen bread sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush each bread stick with olive oil.
Sprinkle the tops of the bread with Parmesan cheese.
Wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 12–15 minutes, according to package directions.
Dipping Sauces
Olive Garden also serves dipping sauces for an extra charge. To get the restaurant feel, place some warm bowls of marinara and Alfredo sauce on the table to dip the bread sticks into.
Johnny Carino's Italian Nachos
Johnny Carino's Italian Nachos Recipe - With this recipe, Carino's created a tasty change from the traditional Mexican nachos.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) package wontons
1 (1 pound) package ground pork
3–4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup Alfredo sauce
1 (6-ounce) package grilled chicken pieces
2 diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup sliced olives
¼ cup pepperoncini peppers
Jalapeño peppers, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut the wontons on the diagonal to form triangles. Cook pork in a sauté pan for 10–12 minutes until brown.
Toss wonton triangles in olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 6 minutes, or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and place on paper towels to drain.
Pile the wontons on a large serving platter and drizzle them with Alfredo sauce.
Add pork, grilled chicken, tomatoes, olives, and peppers to the wontons. Top with mozzarella. Microwave for 1–2 minutes, to melt the cheese.
About Carino's
Carino's Italian Grill is a United States-based chain of Italian food casual dining restaurants. It has more than 170 restaurants with branches in about thirty states. All the food is made from scratch and served family style on large serving platters meant to be shared.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) package wontons
1 (1 pound) package ground pork
3–4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup Alfredo sauce
1 (6-ounce) package grilled chicken pieces
2 diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup sliced olives
¼ cup pepperoncini peppers
Jalapeño peppers, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut the wontons on the diagonal to form triangles. Cook pork in a sauté pan for 10–12 minutes until brown.
Toss wonton triangles in olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 6 minutes, or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and place on paper towels to drain.
Pile the wontons on a large serving platter and drizzle them with Alfredo sauce.
Add pork, grilled chicken, tomatoes, olives, and peppers to the wontons. Top with mozzarella. Microwave for 1–2 minutes, to melt the cheese.
About Carino's
Carino's Italian Grill is a United States-based chain of Italian food casual dining restaurants. It has more than 170 restaurants with branches in about thirty states. All the food is made from scratch and served family style on large serving platters meant to be shared.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Nachos
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Nachos Recipe - What do you get when you combine crispy, salty chips with seafood? You get some amazingly delicious nachos.
SERVES 3-4
Ingredients:
16 baked tortilla chips
1 (8-ounce) package of chopped imitation crabmeat
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ teaspoon paprika
Method:
Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
In a bowl, combine the crab, sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each chip.
Sprinkle cheese, olives, and paprika on top of the chips.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
SERVES 3-4
Ingredients:
16 baked tortilla chips
1 (8-ounce) package of chopped imitation crabmeat
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ teaspoon paprika
Method:
Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
In a bowl, combine the crab, sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each chip.
Sprinkle cheese, olives, and paprika on top of the chips.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip Recipe - Who doesn't love a good crab dip? Serve this restaurant copycat with tortilla chips, slices of bread, or crackers.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (5-ounce) can drained crab meat
1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons diced onion
2 teaspoons diced red pepper
2 teaspoons diced green pepper
2 teaspoons diced tomato
2 teaspoons diced green onion
2 teaspoons white wine
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Dash of Tabasco sauce, to taste
Method:
In a small microwave-safe dish, combine all the ingredients.
Microwave on medium power for 4 minutes.
Remove from microwave, stir, and serve with bread or chips.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (5-ounce) can drained crab meat
1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons diced onion
2 teaspoons diced red pepper
2 teaspoons diced green pepper
2 teaspoons diced tomato
2 teaspoons diced green onion
2 teaspoons white wine
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Dash of Tabasco sauce, to taste
Method:
In a small microwave-safe dish, combine all the ingredients.
Microwave on medium power for 4 minutes.
Remove from microwave, stir, and serve with bread or chips.
Dave and Buster's Philly Steak Rolls
Dave and Buster's Philly Steak Rolls Recipe - This appetizer is a Chinese twist on the traditional Philly cheese steak that we all love to eat.
YIELDS 10
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup diced onions
1 box of Steakums (7 slices)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (15-ounce) jar of Cheez Wiz
10 egg roll wraps
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Method:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 2–3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
Break up Steakums pieces and add to skillet. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste; cook and stir until steak is no longer pink (about 6 or 7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Place an egg roll wrap on a clean, dry surface with a corner facing you, like a baseball diamond.
Place 2 tablespoons of beef and onions onto the center of an egg roll wrap and top with 1–2 tablespoons of Cheese Wiz. Don't overfill your wrapper.
Fold the corner closest to you over mixture, then flap side corners over and roll. Use water or an egg wash to seal roll.
Heat and fill a high-sided pan with 1" of oil. Slowly add the rolls to oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
Drain on paper towels, and serve warm with ketchup.
YIELDS 10
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup diced onions
1 box of Steakums (7 slices)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (15-ounce) jar of Cheez Wiz
10 egg roll wraps
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Method:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 2–3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
Break up Steakums pieces and add to skillet. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste; cook and stir until steak is no longer pink (about 6 or 7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Place an egg roll wrap on a clean, dry surface with a corner facing you, like a baseball diamond.
Place 2 tablespoons of beef and onions onto the center of an egg roll wrap and top with 1–2 tablespoons of Cheese Wiz. Don't overfill your wrapper.
Fold the corner closest to you over mixture, then flap side corners over and roll. Use water or an egg wash to seal roll.
Heat and fill a high-sided pan with 1" of oil. Slowly add the rolls to oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
Drain on paper towels, and serve warm with ketchup.
Chili's Texas Cheese Fries
Chili's Texas Cheese Fries Recipe - Once you make these you will come back to this recipe time after time. Serve with ranch salad dressing on the side.
SERVES 3–4
Ingredients:
Half a (28-ounce) bag frozen steak fries
4 slices bacon
1 (8-ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese
Jalapeño pepper slices, to taste
Ranch salad dressing, for dipping
Method:
Spread the fries evenly over a cookie sheet and bake according to package directions.
Line strips of bacon on another cookie sheet and bake about 15–20 minutes, until crispy.
When the fries and bacon are done, remove from the oven.
Add a thick layer of cheese and jalapeños on top of the cooked fries, then crumble the bacon on top.
Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts.
SERVES 3–4
Ingredients:
Half a (28-ounce) bag frozen steak fries
4 slices bacon
1 (8-ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese
Jalapeño pepper slices, to taste
Ranch salad dressing, for dipping
Method:
Spread the fries evenly over a cookie sheet and bake according to package directions.
Line strips of bacon on another cookie sheet and bake about 15–20 minutes, until crispy.
When the fries and bacon are done, remove from the oven.
Add a thick layer of cheese and jalapeños on top of the cooked fries, then crumble the bacon on top.
Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Chili's Southwestern Eggrolls
Chili's Southwestern Eggrolls Recipe - This recipe has an assortment of traditional Southwestern-style ingredients wrapped inside small tortillas and deep fried.
SERVES 15
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans
1 (16-ounce) can drained corn
2 cups washed and drained fresh spinach
2 chopped jalapeños
2 pressed garlic cloves
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
15 small whole-wheat tortillas
Cooking oil
Prepared salsa
Sour cream
Method:
In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, spinach, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cheese and mix well.
Put 2 tablespoons of mixture on each tortilla and roll into a thin eggroll.
Heat a frying pan to medium-high heat.
Using 1 tablespoon of cooking oil per 2–3 eggrolls, shallow fry in sauté pan. Garnish with salsa and sour cream.
SERVES 15
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans
1 (16-ounce) can drained corn
2 cups washed and drained fresh spinach
2 chopped jalapeños
2 pressed garlic cloves
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
15 small whole-wheat tortillas
Cooking oil
Prepared salsa
Sour cream
Method:
In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, spinach, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cheese and mix well.
Put 2 tablespoons of mixture on each tortilla and roll into a thin eggroll.
Heat a frying pan to medium-high heat.
Using 1 tablespoon of cooking oil per 2–3 eggrolls, shallow fry in sauté pan. Garnish with salsa and sour cream.
Chili's Skillet Queso
Chili's Skillet Queso Recipe - Queso is turning up on many restaurant menus. Don't miss this easy appetizer. You can make it quickly and easily since it only contains two ingredients.
SERVES 6–8
Ingredients:
1 pound block Kraft Velveeta cheese
2 cans no-bean chili
Method:
Cut the cheese into small chunks.
Place the cheese in a baking dish and add the chili.
Microwave on medium-high for 3–4 minutes, until the cheese melts. Stir frequently, every 30 seconds.
Share an Appetizer:
Chili's has joined a number of other restaurants in promoting the share an appetizer or dessert concept along with the entrée for a fixed price. The current promotion is the $20 dinner for 2, where you get 1 appetizer and 2 full-size entrées from a select list. Past promotions featured 3 courses for $20, where you share both the appetizer and dessert.
SERVES 6–8
Ingredients:
1 pound block Kraft Velveeta cheese
2 cans no-bean chili
Method:
Cut the cheese into small chunks.
Place the cheese in a baking dish and add the chili.
Microwave on medium-high for 3–4 minutes, until the cheese melts. Stir frequently, every 30 seconds.
Share an Appetizer:
Chili's has joined a number of other restaurants in promoting the share an appetizer or dessert concept along with the entrée for a fixed price. The current promotion is the $20 dinner for 2, where you get 1 appetizer and 2 full-size entrées from a select list. Past promotions featured 3 courses for $20, where you share both the appetizer and dessert.
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