Sriracha Veg-Cheese Balls (HOT)

Veggie-Cheese Balls

2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, squeezed to drain

2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
1 cup Original Bisquick® mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (Thai hot sauce)

Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (Thai hot sauce)
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray or grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan. In large bowl, stir together veggie-cheese ball ingredients.

With slightly wet hands with water for easier rolling; shape mixture into 1-inch balls; place on pan.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix dipping sauce ingredients.

Immediately remove balls from pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.  Makes 25 Servings

Quick & Easy Spring Dinners

Had to share these great easy dinners from Better Homes & Garden online magazine!

Quick & Easy Spring Dinners

Fresh Broccoli Salad

2 heads fresh broccoli - washed, cut into bite sized pieces
1 red onion - chopped to desired size
1/2 pound bacon – fried crisp, cooled and crumbled
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sliced almonds or your favorite nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc.)

Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar


Mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

Ham and Cheese Bake

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup low fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 medium red skinned potatoes, cooked and diced (about 2 cups)
1 cup small broccoli flowerets, cooked
1 cup diced cooked ham

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup of cheddar, ricotta, milk, sour cream, green onion, parmesan and pepper. Mix well. Add potatoes, broccoli, and ham to the cheese mixture. Stir until thoroughly coated. Spoon potato mixture into prepared casserole and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over top. Cover the casserole tightly with foil, bake until golden brown and heated through, about 10 minutes.

Impossible Brunch Pie

1 package frozen broccoli -- cooked and drained OR other frozen vegetable of your choice
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese - creamed
1/2 cup Bisquick. baking mix
1/4 cup butter - melted
2 eggs
1 tomato - thinly sliced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9" pie plate. Spread broccoli in plate. Beat sour cream, cottage cheese, baking mix, margarine and eggs until smooth, 15 seconds in blender on high or 1 minute with hand beater.

Pour into plate. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until knife inserted between center and edge comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes. 6-8 servings.