Poppin’ Fresh Barbecups

September 5, 2010 by

These easy-to-serve sandwiches are a variation of a Pillsbury recipe. We prefer the lighter taste of crescent rolls, and the Manwich sauce makes the recipe even simpler to prepare. We serve our barbecups with fries or hash browns, and a green vegetable. Leftovers can be refrigerated and warmed in the microwave.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 15.5oz can Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 3/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. You need 8 muffin cups.
  3. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add Manwich sauce to the ground beef, and stir to combine thoroughly.
  5. Remove skillet from heat.
  6. Place one crescent roll in each muffin cup, pressing the roll into the bottom of the muffin cup and up the sides to form a shell.
  7. Repeat with remaining crescent rolls.
  8. Fill each of these muffin cups with the Manwich mixture (about 2/3 to 3/4 full).
  9. Sprinkle evenly with Cheddar Cheese.
  10. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Allow to cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Variations

  • Use your favorite flavor of Manwich sauce—Original, Bold, or Thick & Chunky.
  • Substitute refrigerated biscuit dough for the crescent rolls, if desired.
  • Make your own Manwich sauce with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tbsp minced onion and 1 tsp brown sugar.
  • Create your own variations by changing the sauce and cheese. For instance, try using Taco Sauce with Mexican cheese blend, or use pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Time Required: 20 mins

Servings: 4–8

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Simple Chicken Salad

August 29, 2010 by

This simple chicken salad uses ingredients we typically have on hand and makes a nice alternative to your typical lunchmeat sandwiches. Also a great hit at a party with crackers or celery sticks.

Ingredients

  • 2 12-oz can chicken breast
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tsp honey mustard
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except nuts, and chill.
  2. If desired, just before serving, stir in nuts.
  3. Serve with crackers or spread on bread for sandwiches.

Variations

  • Dijon mustard can be used instead of honey mustard.
  • Use light or fat-free mayo and sour cream to cut the calories.
  • In addition to (or as substitutes for) the chopped vegetables, try chopped grapes.
  • Substitute 1 tsp celery seed and 1 tbsp dried chopped onion for the vegetables. Be sure to allow 4 to 6 hours to chill to ensure the onion softens.

Time Required: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Rating: 5 stars (★★★★★)

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