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Mini Clubs
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Prep Time: 15 min. | Makes: 6 servings, 2 sandwiches each

What You Need!

1 tomato, chopped
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 pkg. (12 oz.) dinner rolls (12 rolls), split
3 KRAFT Deli Fresh Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices, each cut into 4 pieces
1 pkg. (9 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Oven Roasted
  Turkey Breast
6 lettuce leaves, torn in half

Make It!

COMBINE tomatoes, bacon and dressing.
FILL rolls with cheese, turkey, lettuce and tomato mixture.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 300 calories, 12g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 16g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 8%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 15%DV iron

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Broccoli and Almond Salad
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Prep Time: 5 min. | Makes: 1 serving

What You Need!

2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/4 cup small broccoli florets
1/4 cup red pepper strips
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp. shredded carrots
1 Tbsp. PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Ranch Dressing

Make It!

PLACE all ingredients except dressing on serving plate.
DRIZZLE with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 150 calories, 12g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 2g protein, 100%DV vitamin A, 170%DV vitamin C, 6%DV calcium, 6%DV iron

Bountiful Beef Salad
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Prep Time: 15 min. | Makes: 4 servings

What You Need!

1 bag (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
1/2 lb. cooked roast beef, cut into strips
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 avocado, peeled, sliced
1/4 cup red onion rings
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Thousand Island Dressing

Make It!

COVER serving platter with salad greens. Arrange meat, tomatoes, avocado, onion and eggs over greens.
SERVE with dressing.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 360 calories, 24g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 215mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 24g protein, 35%DV vitamin A, 40%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 20%DV iron

Mixed Greens & Beet Salad
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Prep Time: 10 min. | Makes: 8 servings, 3/4 cup each

What You Need!

1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, undrained
1/2 cup KRAFT Light Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
1 pkg. (8 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 can (14 oz.) beets, drained, cut into slivers
1/2 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions

Make It!

DRAIN oranges, reserving 2 Tbsp. liquid. Mix reserved liquid and dressing.
TOSS greens with oranges, beets, nuts and onions in large bowl.
ADD dressing mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 100 calories, 5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 2g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 25%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 6%DV iron

BBQ Chicken Salad with Grilled Apples
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Prep Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 20 min. | Makes: 4 servings

What You Need!

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
2 Granny Smith apples, quartered
1 large red onion, quartered
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/4 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing

Make It!

HEAT grill to medium-high heat.
BRUSH chicken, apples and onions with Italian dressing.
GRILL chicken, apples and onions 10 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), turning occasionally and brushing chicken with barbecue sauce the last few minutes.
SLICE chicken. Arrange over greens along with the apples and onions. Drizzle with ranch dressing.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 320 calories, 13g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 21g sugars, 25g protein, 8%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 8%DV iron

Hearty American Cheeseburger
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Prep Time: 15 min. | Total Time: 30 min. | Makes: 4 servings, 1 cheeseburger each

What You Need!

1/4 cup A.1. Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce, divided
1/4 cup CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, cut into 4 slices
4 KRAFT Singles
4 onion rolls, partially split
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato

Make It!

HEAT grill to medium-high heat.
MIX 2 Tbsp. steak sauce and the relish until blended. Shape meat into 4 patties.
PLACE patties and onions on grill; cover grill with lid. Grill 5 to 7 min. on each side or until burgers are done (160ºF) and onions are crisp-tender, brushing occasionally with remaining steak sauce. Top burgers with Singles. Grill 1 min. or until Singles begin to melt.
FILL rolls with lettuce, burgers, onions, tomatoes and relish mixture.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 500 calories, 21g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 1090mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 12g sugars, 30g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 10%DV vitamin C, 35%DV calcium, 25%DV iron

Ultimate Grilled Steak
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Prep Time: 5 min. | Total Time: 45 min. (incl. marinating) | Makes: 4 servings

What You Need!

1/2 cup A.1. Original Steak Sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 beef rib-eye steaks (1 lb.)

Make It!

MIX all ingredients except steaks; reserve 1/4 cup. Pour remaining steak sauce mixture over steaks in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Turn over to coat both sides of steak with sauce. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
HEAT grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak with marinade; discard bag and marinade.
GRILL steak 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (160°F.) Serve topped with reserved dressing mixture.

Serving Suggestion:

Balance this barbecued steak with smart side dishes, such as grilled vegetables and a mixed green salad, for a delicious summertime dinner.

Make Ahead:

Place steak in large freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Add marinade; seal bag. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator, then cook as desired. The meat marinates as it thaws.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 280 calories, 18g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 105mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 23g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, 10%DV iron

MIRACLE WHIP WOW! Burgers
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Prep Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 20 min. | Makes: 8 servings

What You Need!

8 ground beef patties (2 lbs.)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 sweet onions (2 lbs.), thinly sliced, separated into rings
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
3 Tbsp. A.1. Original Steak Sauce
8 kaiser rolls, partially split
2 tomatoes, each cut into 8 slices
8 KRAFT Singles

Make It!

GRILL or broil beef patties until done (160ºF).
MEANWHILE, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 10 min. or until golden brown. Stir in dressing and steak sauce.
FILL rolls with tomatoes, burgers, Singles and onion mixture.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 570 calories, 27g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 95mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 11g sugars, 32g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 20%DV vitamin C, 35%DV calcium, 25%DV iron

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California Club Sandwich
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Prep Time: 10 min. | Makes: 4 servings

What You Need!

12 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
24 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
1 avocado, peeled, thinly sliced
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, crisply cooked
1 large tomato, thinly sliced

Make It!

SPREAD 8 toast slices with dressing.
COVER 4 toast slices, dressing-side up, with turkey and avocados; top with plain toast slice, bacon slices, tomato slices and third toast slice, dressing-side down.
CUT each sandwich into 4 triangles; secure each triangle with toothpick.

Shortcut:

Substitute 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon for the cooked bacon slices and add 4 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles.

Size-Wise:

Make these hefty sandwiches for the gang after a busy Saturday of playing sports.

Substitute:

Prepare using sourdough or multigrain bread slices.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 430 calories, 19g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 0.5g trans fat, 40mg cholesterol, 1250mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate, 10g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 23g protein, 8%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 20%DV iron

Colossal Club
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Prep Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 40 min. | Makes: 8 servings, one wedge each

What You Need!

1 round bread loaf (1 1/2 lbs.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 pkg. (10 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Oven Roasted or Smoked Turkey Breast
6 KRAFT Deli Style American Cheese Slices
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon
Sliced fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, onions and bell peppers

Make It!

HEAT oven to 400°F.
CUT 1/2-inch-thick slice off top of bread loaf. Hollow out interior of loaf. Reserve removed bread for making croutons or another use. Spread inside of bread loaf with mayo.
FILL bread shell with layers of half each of the turkey, cheese and bacon; top with vegetables. Repeat layers of turkey, cheese and bacon. Cover with top of bread; wrap in foil.
BAKE 30 min. or until sandwich is heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 min. before cutting into wedges to serve. (Or to serve as a cold sandwich, do not wrap in foil and omit the baking step.)

Substitute:

Prepare using 6 slices KRAFT Singles Select.

How to Make Croutons:

Cut bread removed from inside of loaf into small cubes; toss with 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing. Spread in 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake at 400°F 10 to 12 min. or until golden brown, stirring after 5 min. Sprinkle over a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.

Substitute:

Substitute 1 French bread loaf (22 inch) for the round bread loaf.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 340 calories, 15g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 1070mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 16g protein, 6%DV vitamin A, 6%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 15%DV iron

Turkey Club Sandwich
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Prep Time: 10 min. | Makes: 1 serving

What You Need!

1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 tsp. OSCAR MAYER Bacon Pieces
2 slices multi-grain or whole wheat bread
1 lettuce leaf
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Turkey Breast
2 thin tomato slices
1 KRAFT Singles

Make It!

MIX dressing and bacon pieces; spread onto 1 of the bread slices.
COVER with lettuce, tomatoes, turkey and Singles; top with remaining bread slice.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 310 calories, 12g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 1310mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 18g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 10%DV vitamin C, 30%DV calcium, 15%DV iron

Barbecued Burgers
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Prep Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 30 min. | Makes: 4 servings

What You Need!

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
4 KRAFT Singles
4 hamburger buns, split

Make It!

HEAT broiler.
MIX meat, 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce, crumbs and egg. Shape into 4 patties. Place on rack of broiler pan.
BROIL 4 to 6 inches from heat 7 to 9 min. on each side or until done (160°F), brushing frequently with remaining barbecue sauce. Top with Singles; broil until Singles begin to melt.
FILL buns with patties. Top with additional burger toppings, if desired.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with steamed vegetables and a fresh fruit salad.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 500 calories, 22g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 140mg cholesterol, 1070mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 13g sugars, 31g protein, 8%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 35%DV calcium, 25%DV iron

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bonbons
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bonbons photo

Prep Time: 20 min. | Total Time: 2 hr 20 min. | Makes: 24 servings

What You Need!

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup milk
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
24 NILLA Wafers
1 tub (7 oz.) BAKER'S Milk Chocolate Dipping Chocolate
2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, chopped

Make It!

LINE 24 miniature muffin cups with liners. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
SPOON into resealable plastic bag; cut small corner from bottom of bag. Pipe about 1 Tbsp. pudding mixture into each cup; stand wafer in cup. Freeze 2 hours or until firm.
PEEL liners off bonbons.
MELT dipping chocolate as directed on pkg.; stir in peanut butter until melted. Dip bottom halves of bonbons in chocolate, then in nuts. Let stand until chocolate is firm. Keep frozen.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 130 calories, 8g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 10g sugars, 3g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, 0%DV iron

PHILADELPHIA® Creamy Tortilla Roll-Ups
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Prep Time: 15 min. plus refrigerating | Makes: 15 servings, 2 tortilla slices and 2 Tbsp. salsa each

What You Need!

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 cup TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Fat Free Refried Beans with
  Mild Green Chiles
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky
  Mild Salsa

Make It!

MIX cream cheese and garlic powder until well blended.
SPREAD each tortilla with thin layer of beans. Spread cream cheese mixture over beans; top with cilantro.
ROLL tortillas up tightly; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 min. Cut each tortilla into 10 slices. Serve with salsa.

Substitute:

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese.

Substitute:

Prepare using canned refried black beans.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 100 calories, 6g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, 4%DV iron

Creamy Ranch Dip
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Prep Time: 5 min. plus refrigerating | Makes: 1 3/4 cups dip or 14 servings, 2 Tbsp dip and 16 crackers each

What You Need!

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing
2 Tbsp. milk
WHEAT THINS Original Crackers

Make It!

MIX first 3 ingredients with mixer until well blended; cover.
REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.
SERVE with the crackers.

Size-Wise:

When eating appetizers at a social occasion, preview your choices and decide which you’d like to try instead of taking some of each.

Special Extra:

Mix 1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Bacon Bits into cream cheese mixture before refrigerating.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (dip with Wheat Thins): 230 calories, 14g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 0.5g trans fat, 25mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 4g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 6%DV iron.

VELVEETA Cheesy Pasta Casserole
VELVEETA Cheesy Pasta Casserole photo

Prep Time: 15 min. | Total Time: 55 min. | Makes: 8 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

What You Need!

1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 pkg. (1 lb.) frozen Italian-style vegetable combination, thawed, drained
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product,
  cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Make It!

HEAT oven to 400ºF.
COMBINE ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover.
BAKE 40 min. Let stand 5 min.; stir until sauce is well blended.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 340 calories, 11g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 30g protein, 15%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 35%DV calcium, 10%DV iron

VELVEETA Ultimate Queso Dip
VELVEETA Ultimate Queso Dip photo

Prep Time: 5 min. | Total Time: 10 min. | Makes: 3 cups or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

What You Need!

1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product,
  cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained

Make It!

MIX ingredients in microwaveable bowl.
MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min.
SERVE with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, WHEAT THINS Original Crackers or tortilla chips.

Size-Wise:

When eating appetizers at a social occasion, preview your choices and decide which you'd like to try instead of taking some of each.

Creative Leftovers:

Refrigerate any leftover dip. Reheat and serve spooned over hot baked potatoes or cooked pasta.

Substitute:

Prepare using VELVEETA Mild Mexican Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 60 calories, 4g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 0%DV iron