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BEST LAYERED
SALAD
1 box Betty Crocker

Suddenly Salad classic
pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 oz) Progresso
black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15.25 oz) Green Giant
whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
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Layered Mexican
Party Salad
Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling

water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In

medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and
cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish,

layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over
top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve

immediately, or refrigerate.
PREP TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
MAKES: 12 servings
1 container (12 oz)

refrigerated guacamole dip
1 cups finely shredded
Mexican 4-cheese blend
(6 oz)
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes,
chopped
1 can (2 oz) sliced ripe
olives, drained
3 cups nacho-flavored tortilla
chips
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BEST LAYERED
SALAD
1 box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad ranch

& bacon pasta salad mix
1 cups ranch dressing
3 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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Layered Summer
Pasta Salad
Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of

boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In

medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing.
Add pasta; toss to combine.
In 3- or 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass

baking dish, layer lettuce, carrots, broccoli and pasta
mixture. Top with tomatoes. Serve immediately, or
refrigerate.

MAKES: 10 servings
Best
FRUIT
PIZZA
1 box Betty Crocker Gluten

Free brownie mix

Butter and eggs called for
on brownie mix box
1 package (8 oz) cream
cheese, softened
1/3 sugar
WINNER
Gluten-Free
Brownie and Berries
Dessert Pizza
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 40 minutes
MAKES: 12 servings
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups sliced fresh
strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple jelly
Heat oven to 350F (or 325F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease
bottom only of 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or
shortening.
In large bowl, stir brownie mix, butter and eggs until well
blended. Spread in pan.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches

from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool
completely, about 1 hour.
In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with

electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread
mixture evenly over brownie base. Arrange berries over
cream cheese mixture. Stir jelly until smooth; brush over
berries. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into
wedges. Store covered in refrigerator.
Best
FRUIT
PIZZA
pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar

cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy cream
cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)
3 cups assorted fresh fruit
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Fruit Pizza
Heat oven to 375F. Lightly spray 14-inch pizza pan or

15x10-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg

until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool
completely, about 45 minutes.
In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with

electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gently
stir frosting into whipped cream. Spread over cookie
pizza. Arrange fruit on top.

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes
MAKES: 12 servings
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TWIST ON
SMORES
CRUST
1 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
CHEESECAKE
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup marshmallow creme
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz)
WINNER
SMores
Cheesecake
TOPPING
1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream

TOTAL TIME: 6 hours 20 minutes
MAKES: 16 servings
DIRECTIONS ON PAGE 6
SMores Cheesecake
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 425F. Spray 10-inch springform

pan with cooking spray.
In small bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Remove

1/2 cup mixture for topping; set aside. Press
remaining mixture evenly into bottom of pan.
Bake 5 minutes or until crust is just turning deep
golden around edge.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric

mixer on medium speed, stopping to scrape side
occasionally, until smooth. Add brown sugar,
marshmallow creme and vanilla, and beat until
smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating 1 minute
after each addition. Use rubber spatula to stir in
cinnamon. Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over
crust. Pour batter over chips.
Bake cheesecake 15 minutes; reduce oven

temperature to 225F. Bake 55 minutes longer or
until cheesecake is set around edge and center
is almost set but just slightly wiggly. (Do not
insert knife to test doneness because hole could
cause cheesecake to crack.) Turn off oven, open
oven door slightly and allow cheesecake to cool
to room temperature. Remove from oven, cover
loosely with foil and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup chocolate chips
and the whipping cream over low heat, stirring
occasionally, until chocolate chips are melted.
Spread over cheesecake and sprinkle with
reserved 1/2 cup crumbs.
Cover with foil and refrigerate cheesecake 1 hour
or up to 48 hours. Run metal spatula along side
of cheesecake to loosen and remove side of pan
before serving. Store any leftovers covered in
refrigerator.
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TWIST ON
SMORES
1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker Original

Supreme Premium brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on
brownie mix box
2 cups miniature marshmallows
4 graham crackers, broken into small pieces
2 Hershey's milk chocolate candy bars,
broken into 1-inch squares
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SMores
Brownies
MAKES: 16 servings
Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan). Make

brownies as directed. After removing pan from oven, set
oven to broil.
Immediately sprinkle marshmallows and graham

crackers over warm brownies. Broil about 4 to 5 inches
from heat 30 to 60 seconds or until marshmallows are
golden brown. (Watch carefully marshmallows and
graham crackers will brown quickly.) Sprinkle with
chocolate candy. To serve warm, cool about 30 minutes.
For brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Best
FOIL
PACK
4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks

1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons Betty Crocker Bac~Os bacon flavor chips
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
WINNER
Grilled Smoky
Cheddar Potatoes
Packs
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place potatoes on

30x18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle with salt. Dot
with butter. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon chips.
Wrap foil securely around potatoes; pierce top of foil once

or twice with fork to vent steam. Cover and grill foil packet,
seam side up, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 45 to 60
minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with onions.
PREP TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes

MAKES: 4 servings
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FOIL
PACK
1/3 cup pineapple preserves

2 tablespoons packed brown
sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red
pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken
breasts, cut into 2-inch
cubes (1 lb)
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1 medium red bell pepper,

cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium green bell pepper,
cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 teaspoon salt
Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, stir together

pineapple preserves, brown sugar, soy sauce and crushed
red pepper.
Grilled PineappleChicken Kabob Packs
Cut 4 (24x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Divide

chicken, bell peppers, pineapple chunks and pineapple
preserves mixture among foil sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making
tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat
circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.

MAKES: 4 servings
Place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill;

cook 6 minutes. Using tongs, carefully turn packets over,
taking care not to puncture foil. Cook 10 to 12 minutes
longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and
vegetables are crisp-tender.
Best
ONE-POT
DINNER
4 cups water
2 cans (12 oz each)
evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely
chopped
1 lb uncooked ziti pasta
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups shredded deli
rotisserie chicken
WINNER
One-Pot Parmesan
Chicken Ziti with
Artichokes & Spinach
In Dutch oven, heat water, 1 can of the evaporated milk, the

salt, garlic and pasta to simmering over medium heat. Simmer
12 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
In medium bowl, beat remaining can of evaporated milk and

the cornstarch; stir in chicken and artichoke hearts. Add to
mixture in Dutch oven; return to simmering, and continue to
simmer 1 to 3 minutes or until thickened and mixture coats
back of spoon.
Remove from heat; stir in half of the cheese and the lemon
juice. Stir until cheese melts, then add remaining cheese
(reserving 1/4 cup for serving, if desired) and butter; stir again.
Add spinach, and stir until wilted. Serve with reserved cheese
and pepper.
MAKES: 8 servings
1 can (14 oz) Progresso

artichoke hearts, drained,
coarsely chopped
6 oz shredded Parmesan
cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)

Juice of 2 medium lemons
(about 2/3 cup)
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups baby spinach (5-oz
package)
1/2 teaspoon pepper, if desired
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Best
ONE-POT
DINNER
1 tablespoon canola or
vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely
chopped (1 cup)
4 cups water
4 cups uncooked medium
egg noodles (8 oz)
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh
mushrooms (about 3 cups)
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Tuna-Noodle
Skillet Supper
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high

heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently,
until softened.
Stir in water and noodles. Cover; heat to boiling. Boil 4

minutes.
Stir in mushrooms, tuna and pasta sauce (sauce will be

thin). Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 4 to 6
minutes or until mushrooms are tender, sauce has slightly
thickened and noodles are tender.
Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Just before

serving, top with croutons.

MAKES: 6 servings
2 cans (5 oz each) solid white

tuna in water, drained
1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta
sauce
1 cup seasoned croutons,
coarsely crushed
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MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION | 2014 & / OF GENERAL MILLS

2014 & / OF GENERAL MILLS

1 box Betty Crocker

Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling

Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In

In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish,

Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

2014 & / OF GENERAL MILLS

1 container (12 oz)

1 box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad ranch

Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of

Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In

In 3- or 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

2014 & / OF GENERAL MILLS

1 box Betty Crocker Gluten

2014 & / OF GENERAL MILLS

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches

In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with

pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar

Heat oven to 375F. Lightly spray 14-inch pizza pan or

In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg

In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

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PREP TIME: 40 minutes

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Heat oven to 425F. Spray 10-inch springform

In small bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Remove

In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric

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Bake cheesecake 15 minutes; reduce oven

1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker Original

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Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan). Make

Immediately sprinkle marshmallows and graham

4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place potatoes on

Wrap foil securely around potatoes; pierce top of foil once

PREP TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes

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1/3 cup pineapple preserves

1 medium red bell pepper,

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, stir together

Grilled PineappleChicken Kabob Packs

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

Cut 4 (24x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Divide

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

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Place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill;

In Dutch oven, heat water, 1 can of the evaporated milk, the

In medium bowl, beat remaining can of evaporated milk and

2014 & / OF GENERAL MILLS

1 can (14 oz) Progresso

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high

Stir in water and noodles. Cover; heat to boiling. Boil 4

Stir in mushrooms, tuna and pasta sauce (sauce will be