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You Be The Judge!

45th Bake-Off® Contest

Congrats to our 100 finalists! Stay tuned– we’ll release their recipes for you to try at home in January.

 

You Be The Judge! invited you to help pick 10 of the 100 finalist recipes as the Bake-Off® Kitchens narrowed down the other 90 finalists to compete in the Bake-Off® Contest in Orlando, Florida this March.

 

Hold on to your hats, the winning recipe could be the one you voted for– or maybe it’s yours! 

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Challenge #1

  • Italian Brunch Stratas
    JoAnn Belack - Bradenton, FL
    Crescents form the flaky crust for individual quiche cups with a hearty cheese-salami breakfast filling.
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    Prep Time:
    25 Min
    Total Time:
    1 Hr 5 Min
    Makes:
    8
    INGREDIENTS
    5 LAND O LAKES® Eggs
    3/4 cup ricotta cheese (from 15-oz container)
    3 oz thinly sliced Italian salami, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves
    1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
    1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Cayenne Pepper
    1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
    1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    2 1/2 cups frozen seasoned mini potato nuggets, thawed, coarsely chopped
    1 can Pillsbury® Big and Flaky refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 nonstick jumbo muffin cups or 8 (6-oz) custard cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray.
    In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk. Beat in ricotta cheese until smooth. Stir in salami, garlic salt, onion powder, basil, oregano and cayenne pepper; blend well. Stir in mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese and chopped potatoes; mix well.
    Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Line each muffin cup with 1 crescent, placing short side of triangle even with rim of cup and long pointed end hanging over rim on opposite side. Spoon about 1/2 cup egg mixture into each dough-lined cup. Twist the pointed end of triangle decoratively over filling.
    Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are set. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife around edge of each cup; remove stratas from cups.
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  • Breakfast Crostatas
    Barbara Taragna - Collegeville, PA
    Make delicious bread bowls from crusty French loaf, and bake with an irresistible breakfast combo: eggs, cheese and ham.
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    Prep Time:
    15 Min
    Total Time:
    40 Min
    Makes:
    4
    INGREDIENTS
    1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf
    1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Basil Leaves
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Rosemary Leaves, crushed
    1 1/2 cups diced ham or Canadian bacon
    1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded Gouda cheese or Cheddar cheese
    4 LAND O LAKES® Eggs
    Dash salt, if desired
    Dash McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll French loaf onto cookie sheet; cut in half lengthwise and crosswise to form 4 squares. Sprinkle dough squares with basil and rosemary. Top dough squares evenly with ham and cheese. Make small well in center of ham and cheese on each square.
    To form crostatas, fold edges of dough up 1 inch over filling, making pleats and pressing dough firmly. Carefully crack open each egg and drop into well in each crostata. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bottoms of crostatas are golden brown and egg whites and yolks are firm, not runny.

Challenge #2

  • Stuffed Three-Seed Braid
    Stuffed Three-Seed Braid
    Kathy Ault - Edmond, OK
    Who can resist gooey cheese in warm, soft bread? Try an impressive (but easy!) appetizer that starts with Pillsbury crusty French loaf bread dough.
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    Prep Time:
    20 Min
    Total Time:
    50 Min
    Makes:
    8
    INGREDIENTS
    1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf
    4 1/2 sticks (4 1/2 oz) string cheese
    1 LAND O LAKES® Egg
    1 teaspoon water
    1 teaspoon McCormick® Sesame Seed
    3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Fennel Seed
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Poppy Seed
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Cut dough lengthwise into thirds, forming 3 long strips. Press out strips to flatten to 2 1/2-inch width.
    Cut cheese sticks into 18 (about 1-inch) pieces. Place 6 pieces of the cheese evenly along length of one dough strip, to within 1 inch of each end. Pull up long sides of dough strip and pinch to seal seam, encasing cheese in dough. Repeat with remaining dough and cheese.
    In small bowl, beat egg and water with wire whisk. Brush egg mixture over strips. Sprinkle one strip with sesame seed, one with fennel seed and one with poppy seed. On cookie sheet, braid dough strips, seam sides up, pinching seams to seal if necessary; tuck ends under.
    Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into slices. Serve warm.
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  • Apricot-Bacon Flatbread
    Apricot-Bacon Flatbread
    Leslie Navarra - Sacramento, CA
    Sweet and salty flavors combine deliciously in a flatbread appetizer pizza that gets an easy start with Pillsbury pizza crust.
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    Prep Time:
    35 Min
    Total Time:
    45 Min
    Makes:
    24
    INGREDIENTS
    2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
    1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch wedges (about 2 1/2 cups)
    5 slices thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    4 teaspoons cornmeal
    1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated thin pizza crust
    2/3 cup Smucker's® Apricot Preserves
    1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
    1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
    1/4 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Blanched Slivered Almonds
    1/2 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (2 oz)
    10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
    DIRECTIONS
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, or until onion is golden brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
    Heat oven to 400°F. In same skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, or until almost crisp. Set aside.
    Sprinkle cornmeal onto large cookie sheet. Unroll pizza dough onto cookie sheet; press into 15x12-inch rectangle. Bake 7 minutes. Remove from oven.
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine apricot preserves and crushed red pepper; blend well. Spread evenly over partially baked crust. Top with onions, bacon, dates, almonds and goat cheese.
    Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust edges are golden brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with basil. Cut into 24 squares. Serve warm.

Challenge #3

  • Lemon Crumb Tart
    Lemon Crumb Tart

    Jacqueline Termont - Ruther Glen, VA
    Don't let this dessert's super-easy four ingredients fool you. It's an amazing cookie tart.
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    Prep Time:
    15 Min
    Total Time:
    2 Hr
    Makes:
    12
    INGREDIENTS
    1 roll Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookie dough
    1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
    3/4 cup Hershey’s® premier white baking chips
    1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. In large bowl, knead cookie dough and flour with hands until well blended. Stir in baking chips. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture. Press remaining mixture in 10- or 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
    Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool 5 minutes. In small microwavable bowl, microwave lemon curd on High 20 to 30 seconds or until softened; stir until smooth and of spreading consistency. Spread to within 1 inch of crust edge. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly over top of tart.
    Bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. To serve, cut into 12 wedges. Store covered.
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  • Toasted Coconut-Brownie Bonbons
    Toasted Coconut-Brownie Bonbons
    Jennifer Beckman - Falls Church, VA
    If you're into intense, decadent chocolate flavor, these little brownie truffle bites are for you.
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    Prep Time:
    1 Hr 10 Min
    Total Time:
    3 Hr 10 Min
    Makes:
    55
    INGREDIENTS
    1 box (19.5 oz) Pillsbury® Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
    1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
    1/4 cup water
    2 LAND O LAKES® Eggs
    6 cups flaked coconut
    1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
    2 bags (12 oz each) Hershey's® semi-sweet baking chips
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. In large bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water and eggs 50 strokes with spoon. Spread batter in pan. Bake 28 to 31 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
    Spread coconut evenly into 15x10-inch pan with sides. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until coconut is light brown, stirring twice during baking. In large bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups of the toasted coconut (reserve remaining coconut) and sweetened condensed milk. Crumble cooled brownies into bowl; stir to combine.
    Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. To make each bonbon, roll 1 tablespoon brownie mixture into 1 1/4-inch ball, forming a total of 55 balls. Place on paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Place reserved toasted coconut in shallow dish. To coat brownie balls, work with 1/4 at a time; keeping remaining brownie balls in freezer. Using two forks, coat each brownie ball completely with thin layer of chocolate. Drop into coconut; turn to coat completely. Place on paper-lined cookie sheet. Microwave chocolate an additional 30 seconds if necessary to maintain dipping consistency.
    Refrigerate bonbons 30 minutes to set chocolate. For best texture, serve at room temperature. Store covered in refrigerator.

Challenge #4

  • Meat Loaf Sliders with Balsamic-Glazed Onions
    Meat Loaf Sliders with Balsamic-Glazed Onions
    Kelly Boe - Whiteland, IN
    Make restaurant-favorite mini burgers deliciously with little meat loaves, easy glazed onions and cheesy-topped biscuits.
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    Prep Time:
    25 Min
    Total Time:
    1 Hr 30 Min
    Makes:
    10
    INGREDIENTS
    1 lb ground beef
    1/2 cup Progresso® panko crispy bread crumbs
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
    1/2 cup basil pesto
    1 LAND O LAKES® Egg
    1 tablespoon Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, sliced
    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    1/4 cup Muir Glen® tomato paste
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Minced Garlic
    1 can Pillsbury® Grands!® Jr. Golden Layers® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
    2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Unsalted or Salted Butter, melted
    1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, pesto and egg. Divide mixture in half; mold each into 4x3-inch loaf. Place both loaves in 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
    Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Remove loaves from baking dish and place on cutting board; cool 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar, tomato paste and minced garlic. Remove from heat; set aside.
    Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400°F 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 3 minutes.
    Cut each meat loaf into 5 slices. Spread onion mixture evenly over meat slices. Split biscuits; place meat slices between biscuit halves.
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  • Sloppy Jose Gorditas
    Sloppy Jose Gorditas

    Naylet LaRochelle - Miami, FL
    A fabulous twist on sloppy joes wraps south-of-the-border flavors in a simple biscuit foldover.
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    Prep Time:
    40 Min
    Total Time:
    1 Hr 5 Min
    Makes:
    8
    INGREDIENTS
    1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
    1/2 cup diced onion
    1 lb ground beef
    1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen® tomato sauce
    1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
    1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, rinsed, drained
    1/3 cup raisins
    1 can Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers refrigerated honey butter biscuits
    1 LAND O LAKES® Egg White, lightly beaten
    1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
    1/2 cup crumbled cotija (white Mexican) cheese or queso fresco cheese
    2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
    1/2 cup sour cream, if desired
    8 lime wedges, if desired
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in ground beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and no longer pink. Drain. Reduce heat to low.
    Return skillet with browned meat to stove. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, cumin, salt, cinnamon, black beans, and raisins. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
    Meanwhile, using a rolling pin, roll out each biscuit to 6-inch round. Lightly brush top side of each biscuit with egg white; fold biscuit in half. Place folded biscuits on large ungreased cookie sheet.
    Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 5 minutes.
    Using a small serrated knife, make a 5-inch cut in center of curved side of each biscuit. Spoon about 1/2 cup ground beef mixture into opening. Evenly divide lettuce among gorditas. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Place gorditas on serving platter; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

Challenge #5

  • Almond-Macaroon Coffee Cake
    Almond-Macaroon Coffee Cake
    Linda Bibbo - Chagrin Falls, OH
    Refrigerated biscuits provide the shortcut to an easy, moist and totally irresistible coffee cake.
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    Prep Time:
    30 Min
    Total Time:
    1 Hr 25 Min
    Makes:
    15
    INGREDIENTS
    2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Unsalted or Salted Butter, softened
    4 tablespoons McCormick® Cinnamon Sugar
    2 cans Pillsbury® Grands!® Jr. Golden Layers® Butter Tastin® refrigerated biscuits
    1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
    1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
    2 LAND O LAKES® Eggs
    1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
    1/2 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals® Natural Sliced Almonds
    1/3 cup Hershey’s® Special Dark baking chips
    Fresh mint leaves, if desired
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch glass baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Place 3 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar in large resealable food-storage plastic bag.
    Separate dough into 20 biscuits; cut each into quarters. Place in bag with cinnamon sugar; shake to coat. Arrange pieces in pan; sprinkle with coconut.
    Measure 1/2 cup of the condensed milk in small microwavable measuring cup; set aside. Pour remaining condensed milk into medium bowl. Add eggs, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and almond extract; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Spoon over biscuit pieces; sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar.
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes.
    Meanwhile, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and baking chips to reserved condensed milk. Microwave on High 30 to 45 seconds or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
    To serve, cut into 15 squares. Place on individual plates; drizzle scant tablespoon chocolate mixture over each serving. Garnish with mint. Serve warm.
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  • Moroccan Orange Brunch Cake
    Moroccan Orange Brunch Cake

    Marie Sheppard - Chicago, IL
    Delicious flavors -- cinnamon, ginger and allspice -- blend beautifully with the orange sweet rolls that give this new coffee cake an easy head start.
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    Prep Time:
    30 Min
    Total Time:
    1 Hr 15 Min
    Makes:
    16
    INGREDIENTS
    2 tablespoons McCormick® Sesame Seed
    1 medium orange
    1 package (8 oz) chopped dates
    1/4 cup Smucker's® Low Sugar™ Sweet Orange Marmalade
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
    1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated orange flavor sweet rolls with icing
    1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
    1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Allspice
    DIRECTIONS
    To toast sesame seed, sprinkle in 10-inch ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Remove from skillet. Grate orange peel; reserve 1 tablespoon peel. Juice orange; reserve 1 tablespoon juice.
    In same skillet, add dates, orange marmalade, 1 tablespoon reserved orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until dates are softened and glazed. Cool 5 minutes.
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 10- or 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Place rolls in pan. (Set icing aside.) Sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over rolls; press rolls to cover bottom of pan. Spoon date mixture over rolls, spreading to within 1 inch of edge.
    Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine icing, yogurt, and allspice; blend well. Remove cake from oven; cool 5 minutes. Drizzle icing mixture over brunch cake. Sprinkle evenly with reserved 1 tablespoon orange peel. Cool 15 minutes. To serve, remove side of pan. Cut into wedges.

Challenge #6

  • Chipotle-Raspberry Cheddar Bites
    Chipotle-Raspberry Cheddar Bites
    Nancy Elliott - Houston, TX
    A sweet-hot flavor combo stars in an easy appetizer that piles a fresh, cheesy topping on simple pie crust rounds.
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    Prep Time:
    1 Hr
    Total Time:
    1 Hr
    Makes:
    42
    INGREDIENTS
    1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
    2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    1/2 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals® Pecan Chips
    1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
    1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
    1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
    1/2 cup Smucker’s® Red Raspberry Preserves
    2 1/2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
    2 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles)
    3 jalapeño chiles, if desired
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 400°F. Unroll pie crusts onto work surface. Using 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut 21 circles from each crust, rerolling dough if necessary. Place circles 1 inch apart on ungreased large cookie sheets. Using a fork, lightly press holes in each circle 2 or 3 times.
    Bake 7 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes.
    In medium bowl, stir together cheese, pecans, onion, 1 teaspoon chives and mayonnaise until thoroughly combined. In small bowl, stir together preserves, vinegar, and adobo sauce.
    To assemble each appetizer, spoon about 2 teaspoons of cheese mixture onto each pastry circle. Make slight indentation in cheese mixture; spoon about 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves mixture into indentation. Repeat with remaining pastry circles, cheese and preserves mixture. Arrange appetizers on serving platter. Garnish with jalapeños; sprinkle edge of platter with 1 tablespoon chives.
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  • Caramelized Onion and Peppered Bacon Flatbread
    Caramelized Onion and Peppered Bacon Flatbread
    Dawn Logterman - Janesville, WI
    Refrigerated pizza crust is an easy shortcut to an amazing appetizer pizza with sweet caramelized onions and spicy-hot bacon.
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    Prep Time:
    45 Min
    Total Time:
    55 Min
    Makes:
    24
    INGREDIENTS
    1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
    1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Cayenne Pepper
    8 slices thick-sliced bacon
    4 cups thinly sliced sweet onion (about 1 lb)
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
    1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated thin pizza crust
    1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® diced tomatoes, drained
    2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with aluminum foil. Place cooling rack in pan.
    In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, combine brown sugar, black pepper and cayenne; shake to combine. Separate bacon slices and place in bag; shake to coat. Place bacon on rack in pan.
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through baking, or until bacon is browned and thoroughly cooked. Cool completely. Chop bacon; set aside.
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, or until onions are golden brown. Remove from heat; set aside.
    Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pizza crust dough in pan; press dough to edges of pan. Bake 7 minutes. Remove from oven.
    Spread onion mixture over partially baked crust; top with drained tomatoes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; top with bacon.
    Bake 7 to 11 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheeses are melted.
    Remove from oven; sprinkle with basil. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Challenge #7

  • Yummy Hummus Slaw Sandwiches
    Yummy Hummus Slaw Sandwiches
    Jennifer Neely - Devon, PA
    Make a flavor-packed hummus spread that couldn't be easier, and layer it with a crunchy veggie slaw, sandwiched between fresh baked, herbed flatbreads.
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    Prep Time:
    25 Min
    Total Time:
    25 Min
    Makes:
    4
    INGREDIENTS
    1 bag (10 oz) broccoli slaw mix
    1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
    3 tablespoons sour cream
    1 teaspoon sugar
    1 teaspoon McCormick® Sea Salt
    1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Mustard
    1 teaspoon white vinegar
    1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated thin pizza crust
    3 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
    1 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
    1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
    1 can (15 oz) Progresso® chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed, drained
    1/4 cup Jif® Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread
    3 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 tablespoon water
    1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin
    1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Turmeric
    1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
    2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
    DIRECTIONS
    In medium bowl, combine broccoli slaw, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the sea salt, ground mustard and vinegar. Mix thoroughly; cover and refrigerate.
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pizza dough onto cookie sheet. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Sprinkle dough evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder; sprinkle with oregano. With pizza cutter or knife, cut dough in half lengthwise, then cut each half into fourths.
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove crust from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
    Meanwhile, to make hummus, in food processor or blender, add garbanzo beans, peanut butter spread, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, water, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, turmeric and 3/4 teaspoon sea salt. Process until well blended.
    To make sandwiches, on plain side of 4 bread squares, layer generous 1/3 cup of hummus and about 2/3 cup broccoli slaw; sprinkle with pepper. Place remaining bread squares, herb side up, on top of broccoli slaw. To serve, cut each sandwich in half. Place each sandwich on individual plate; garnish with 2 tomato slices.
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  • Thai Chicken Subs
    Thai Chicken Subs
    Nadine Clark - Quakertown, PA
    Spicy, sweet-hot chicken and veggies with a to-die-for peanut sauce fill a Thai-inspired sub sandwich on fresh-baked bread.
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    Prep Time:
    40 Min
    Total Time:
    40 Min
    Makes:
    6
    INGREDIENTS
    2 cans Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf
    1 cup coleslaw mix
    1 small red onion (halved lengthwise), cut into thin wedges (1 cup)
    1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into 1/8-inch strips (1 cup)
    1/2 medium English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 2x1/4x1/4-inch pieces (1 cup)
    1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    3/4 cup soy-teriyaki blend or 3/4 cup stir fry sauce plus 2 teaspoons sesame seed
    3/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
    2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
    1/4 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
    1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
    1 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Place loaves, seam side down on cookie sheet, about 3 inches apart. Using sharp knife, cut 5 diagonal 1/2-inch-deep slashes on top of dough.
    Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, onion, bell pepper, cucumber and cilantro. In 2-cup measuring cup, combine 1/2 cup of the soy-teriyaki blend, 1/2 cup of the rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the chili sauce. Beat well with wire whisk. Pour over vegetable mixture; stir to combine. Set aside, stirring occasionally.
    In 1-quart saucepan, combine peanut butter, 1/4 cup soy-teriyaki blend, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until smooth. Set aside.
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add chicken tenders; cook 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add peanut sauce; stir to coat. Remove from heat.
    Cut each loaf crosswise into thirds. Cut each piece of bread in half lengthwise down center to within 1/2 inch of bottom. To make each sub, spoon 1/6 of chicken mixture into each piece of bread. With slotted spoon, top each with about 1/2 cup vegetable mixture. Serve any remaining sauce as a dipping sauce.

Challenge #8

  • Peanut Butter Creme Cookie Cups
    Peanut Butter Creme Cookie Cups
    Mary Fields - Gilbert, AZ
    Move over cupcakes... it's time for super-easy, 4-ingredient cookie cups! Chocolate chip cookies make a irresistible, edible cup that holds a creamy peanut butter filling.
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    Prep Time:
    10 Min
    Total Time:
    1 Hr
    Makes:
    12
    INGREDIENTS
    1 package Pillsbury® Big Deluxe refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
    1/2 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Pecan Chips
    1/2 cup Hershey’s® premier white baking chips
    1/4 cup Jif® Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper or foil baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
    In small bowl, add pecan chips. Lightly coat each cookie with pecans; press into dough. Place each cookie, flat side down, in muffin cup.
    Bake cookies 18 to 22 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool in muffin cups on cooling rack 30 minutes. (Centers of cookies will sink slightly.)
    Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips on Medium 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Stir peanut butter into melted chips until blended.
    Spoon about 2 teaspoons peanut butter mixture into each cookie. Store in covered container.
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  • Ginger-Coconut Bars
    Ginger-Coconut Bars
    Debi Dyer - Orlando, FL
    It’s a layered bar with a ginger kick! Start with Pillsbury® Ready-to-Bake!™ cookies for the crust (easy!), and spread with an amazing ginger-coconut layer topped with chocolate.
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    Prep Time:
    20 Min
    Total Time:
    1 Hr 55 Min
    Makes:
    24
    INGREDIENTS
    1 package Pillsbury® Ready to Bake!™ refrigerated sugar cookies
    2 cups flaked coconut
    2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
    1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Unsalted or Salted Butter, melted
    4 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Ginger
    4 bars (1.55 oz each) Hershey’s® milk chocolate candy
    1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
    DIRECTIONS
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine coconut, cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, butter and ground ginger; mix well (mixture will be thick). Press cookie dough evenly into pan. Drop coconut by small spoonfuls over cookie dough; carefully spread over dough.
    Bake 33 to 37 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
    Remove from oven to cooling rack. Break up chocolate and place over hot bars. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. With spatula or knife, spread melted chocolate over bars. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set chocolate.
    For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Challenge #9

  • Butterscotch-Carrot Brownies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
    Butterscotch-Carrot Brownies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
    Chris McGrew - Nampa, ID
    Try this dreamy, new twist on a family favorite – brownies packed with sweet taste bud surprises: butterscotch, carrot and delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
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    Prep Time:
    30 Min
    Total Time:
    3 Hr 30 Min
    Makes:
    36 brownies
    INGREDIENTS
    1 box (19.5 oz) Pillsbury® Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
    2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
    1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
    1/4 cup water
    2 LAND O LAKES® Eggs
    1 cup finely shredded carrots
    1/2 cup Hershey’s® butterscotch chips
    1/2 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Pecans
    1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
    1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Unsalted or Salted Butter, softened
    2 cups powdered sugar
    1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
    2 tablespoons milk, if desired
    1/2 cup Fisher® Praline Pecans, coarsely chopped
    DIRECTIONS
    >Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon until blended. Add oil, water, and eggs; stir 50 strokes with spoon. Fold in carrots, butterscotch chips and chopped pecans. Spread batter in pan.
    Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from edge of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely about 1 hour.
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Add powdered sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and vanilla; beat on medium speed until creamy. Beat in milk if necessary for desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with praline pecans. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours.
    Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
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  • Luscious Caramel-Brownie Bites
    Luscious Caramel-Brownie Bites
    Marjean Bigelow - Portland, OR
    Say hello to sweet indulgence with these chocolate-caramel brownie bites everyone will want to get their fingers on!
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    Prep Time:
    1 Hr 5 Min
    Total Time:
    2 Hr 35 Min
    Makes:
    36 brownie bites
    INGREDIENTS
    1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
    1/2 cup whipping cream
    1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
    1/2 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals® Chopped Pecans, finely chopped
    1 box (15.9 oz) Pillsbury® Chocolate Extreme Premium Brownie Mix
    1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
    3 tablespoons water
    1 LAND O LAKES® Egg
    2/3 cup Hershey’s® semi-sweet baking chips
    1 tablespoon light corn syrup
    DIRECTIONS
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 1/4 cup of the whipping cream uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Cool 30 minutes.
    Meanwhile, spray 36 mini muffin cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. On work surface, unroll pie crusts; roll each into 13-inch round. Using 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut 18 rounds from each crust, rerolling dough if necessary. Gently press each round on bottom and up side of muffin cup. Spoon scant 1/2 teaspoon pecans in bottom of each cup. Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramel mixture over pecans in each cup (cup will be 1/2 full); reserve remaining caramel mixture.
    Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix (with syrup packet), oil, water and egg 50 strokes with spoon. Spoon 1 level tablespoon brownie batter into each cup.
    Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted into edge of brownie comes out clean. Cool in pans on cooling rack 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of cups to loosen; carefully remove from cups. Place on cooking rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
    Meanwhile, to make ganache glaze, in small microwavable bowl microwave remaining 1/4 cup cream and baking chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Stir in corn syrup until blended. Spoon ganache over each brownie. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until ganache is set.
    Microwave remaining caramel on High 20 to 30 seconds if necessary for drizzling consistency. Drizzle each brownie with about 1/2 teaspoon of the reserved caramel. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Challenge #10

  • Key Lime Pie Cinnamon Rolls
    Key Lime Pie Cinnamon Rolls
    Andrea Yacyk - Sebastian, FL
    You love key lime pie. Now try the flavors in a morning combo that totally transforms a cinnamon roll.
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    Prep Time:
    15 Min
    Total Time:
    30 Min
    Makes:
    5
    INGREDIENTS
    1 can Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Supreme refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
    1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
    1 tablespoon grated lime peel
    1/2 cup Hershey’s® premier white baking chips
    1 tablespoon key lime juice
    1 key lime, sliced, if desired
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or lightly spray with Crisco® Original No-Stick cooking spray.
    Remove icing from can; set aside. Do not separate dough into rolls. Unroll cinnamon roll dough on waxed paper. Sprinkle dough evenly with 1/4 cup of the graham cracker crumbs, lime peel and baking chips; lightly press chips into dough. Reroll dough; using perforations, separate into 5 rolls. Place, cut side up, two inches apart on pan.
    Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine reserved icing and key lime juice; stir until well blended. Drizzle icing over warm rolls. Sprinkle tops with remaining graham cracker crumbs. Garnish with lime slices. Serve warm.
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  • Marmalade Pinwheels with Orange Mascarpone
    Marmalade Pinwheels with Orange Mascarpone
    Rebecca Farias-Insco - Barlett, IL
    Crescent Rounds get a morning makeover with tangy orange flavors and dreamy, creamy mascarpone.
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    Prep Time:
    20 Min
    Total Time:
    45 Min
    Makes:
    8
    INGREDIENTS
    1/2 cup Smucker’s® Sweet Orange Marmalade
    3/4 teaspoon brandy, if desired
    1 can Pillsbury® Place ‘n Bake® refrigerated crescent rounds
    1/4 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Pecan Chips
    1/2 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
    8 fresh red or yellow raspberries, if desired
    8 fresh mint leaves, if desired
    DIRECTIONS
    Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marmalade; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, combine remaining marmalade and brandy. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, or until melted. Cool 5 minutes.
    Separate crescent rounds. Unroll each round to make a strip; place strips on waxed paper. Lightly brush marmalade mixture onto each strip; sprinkle with pecan chips. Roll each strip back into a pinwheel. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Spoon and spread remaining marmalade mixture over pinwheels.
    Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes.
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and reserved 1 tablespoon of marmalade; mix well. Generously spread or pipe mascarpone mixture on each warm roll. Garnish each with raspberry and mint leaf.
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