Posted Jan 08
MIRACLE CHICKEN SKILLET
PREP TIME: 10 min. | TOTAL TIME: 45 min.
MAKES: 4 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
1-½ cups instant white rice, uncooked
1-½ cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 Tbsp. chili powder
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
MAKE IT
MIX first 4 ingredients in large skillet. Top with chicken.
BRING to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 25 min.
TOP with remaining ingredients. Cook 10 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
FOOD FACTS
Purchasing and Storing Fresh Chicken: Remember these food safety tips when purchasing fresh chicken. First, put fresh chicken into your grocery cart just before checking out of the store. Make sure the chicken is very cold to the touch and the package is not torn or leaking. Place chicken package inside a plastic bag before placing in the grocery cart to keep any juices from touching other food items. At home, immediately refrigerate chicken and use within 2 days. Or, overwrap with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer paper and freeze for up to 6 months.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Add ¼ cup sliced black olives along with tomato and cheese.
MIRACLE CHICKEN SKILLET
PREP TIME: 10 min. | TOTAL TIME: 45 min.
MAKES: 4 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
1-½ cups instant white rice, uncooked
1-½ cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 Tbsp. chili powder
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
MAKE IT
MIX first 4 ingredients in large skillet. Top with chicken.
BRING to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 25 min.
TOP with remaining ingredients. Cook 10 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
FOOD FACTS
Purchasing and Storing Fresh Chicken: Remember these food safety tips when purchasing fresh chicken. First, put fresh chicken into your grocery cart just before checking out of the store. Make sure the chicken is very cold to the touch and the package is not torn or leaking. Place chicken package inside a plastic bag before placing in the grocery cart to keep any juices from touching other food items. At home, immediately refrigerate chicken and use within 2 days. Or, overwrap with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer paper and freeze for up to 6 months.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Add ¼ cup sliced black olives along with tomato and cheese.
MIRACLE WHIP Aioli
PREP TIME: 10 min | TOTAL TIME: 30 min
MAKES: 16 servings, 1 Tbsp. each
WHAT YOU NEED
1 head garlic
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
MAKE IT
HEAT oven to 400ºF.
CUT thin slice off top of garlic head to expose tops of all cloves; drizzle with oil. Wrap in foil. Place on baking sheet.
BAKE 20 min.; cool 5 min.
SQUEEZE roasted garlic into small bowl; stir in dressing and lemon juice.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with smoked sausage, grilled vegetables or as a spread for crostini.
SHORTCUT
Substitute 4 minced large fresh garlic cloves for the roasted garlic.
HOW TO STORE
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days before using as desired.
MIRACLE WHIP Aioli
PREP TIME: 10 min | TOTAL TIME: 30 min
MAKES: 16 servings, 1 Tbsp. each
WHAT YOU NEED
1 head garlic
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
MAKE IT
HEAT oven to 400ºF.
CUT thin slice off top of garlic head to expose tops of all cloves; drizzle with oil. Wrap in foil. Place on baking sheet.
BAKE 20 min.; cool 5 min.
SQUEEZE roasted garlic into small bowl; stir in dressing and lemon juice.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with smoked sausage, grilled vegetables or as a spread for crostini.
SHORTCUT
Substitute 4 minced large fresh garlic cloves for the roasted garlic.
HOW TO STORE
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days before using as desired.
Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 10 servings, 1 cup each
WHAT YOU NEED
1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled COOK macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
MAKE IT
COOK macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
MEANWHILE, melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. or until golden brown. Stir in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Whisk in milk, then dressing. Bring just to simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheeses and Sriracha sauce; cook and stir 2 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.
DRAIN macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly.
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Stir in 3 cups fresh spinach before serving.
Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 10 servings, 1 cup each
WHAT YOU NEED
1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled COOK macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
MAKE IT
COOK macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
MEANWHILE, melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. or until golden brown. Stir in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Whisk in milk, then dressing. Bring just to simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheeses and Sriracha sauce; cook and stir 2 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.
DRAIN macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly.
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Stir in 3 cups fresh spinach before serving.
Thai-Style Peanut Noodles
TOTAL TIME: 20 min
MAKES: 4 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
½ lb. thin linguine, uncooked
2 tsp. sesame oil
¼ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
¼ cup PLANTERS Crunchy Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. chili-garlic sauce
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot
MAKE IT
COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; return to pan. Add oil; mix lightly.
MIX remaining ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Add pasta; toss to evenly coat.
KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS
SPECIAL EXTRA
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using thin spaghetti.
MAKE AHEAD
This flavorful peanut sauce can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 3 days before using as directed. For best results, bring sauce to room temperature before tossing with the cooked pasta.
Thai-Style Peanut Noodles
TOTAL TIME: 20 min
MAKES: 4 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
½ lb. thin linguine, uncooked
2 tsp. sesame oil
¼ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
¼ cup PLANTERS Crunchy Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. chili-garlic sauce
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot
MAKE IT
COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; return to pan. Add oil; mix lightly.
MIX remaining ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Add pasta; toss to evenly coat.
KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS
SPECIAL EXTRA
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using thin spaghetti.
MAKE AHEAD
This flavorful peanut sauce can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 3 days before using as directed. For best results, bring sauce to room temperature before tossing with the cooked pasta.
Easy Banana Bread
PREP TIME: 15 min | TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 25 min
MAKES: 16 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
1 egg
½ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-1/3 cups mashed fully ripe bananas (about 3)
1-½ cups flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
MAKE IT
HEAT oven to 350ºF.
BEAT egg, dressing and bananas in large bowl with whisk until blended. Mix remaining ingredients. Add to banana mixture; stir just until moistened.
POUR into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray.
BAKE 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 min.; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using chopped PLANTERS Pecans.
Easy Banana Bread
PREP TIME: 15 min | TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 25 min
MAKES: 16 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
1 egg
½ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-1/3 cups mashed fully ripe bananas (about 3)
1-½ cups flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
MAKE IT
HEAT oven to 350ºF.
BEAT egg, dressing and bananas in large bowl with whisk until blended. Mix remaining ingredients. Add to banana mixture; stir just until moistened.
POUR into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray.
BAKE 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 min.; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using chopped PLANTERS Pecans.
MIRACLE WHIP Curry-Roasted Cauliflower
PREP TIME: 10 min | TOTAL TIME: 40 min
MAKES: 16 servings, ½ cup each
WHAT YOU NEED
½ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-½ tsp. curry powder
8 cups small cauliflower florets (about 1 head)
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
MAKE IT
HEAT oven to 400°F.
MIX dressing and curry powder until blended. Add to cauliflower in large bowl; toss to evenly coat.
POUR water into 13x9-inch baking dish. Add cauliflower.
BAKE 30 min. or until cauliflower is tender and golden brown. Sprinkle with chives.
FOOD FACTS
Curry powder is actually a blend of up to 20 different spices, herbs and seeds. For a spicier curry dish, choose Madras curry powder. Curry powder can lose its pungency after long storage. For best flavor, store it in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 2 months.
STORAGE KNOW-HOW
Uncooked cauliflower can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Once cooked, the cauliflower can be refrigerated up to 3 days before using as desired.
MIRACLE WHIP Curry-Roasted Cauliflower
PREP TIME: 10 min | TOTAL TIME: 40 min
MAKES: 16 servings, ½ cup each
WHAT YOU NEED
½ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-½ tsp. curry powder
8 cups small cauliflower florets (about 1 head)
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
MAKE IT
HEAT oven to 400°F.
MIX dressing and curry powder until blended. Add to cauliflower in large bowl; toss to evenly coat.
POUR water into 13x9-inch baking dish. Add cauliflower.
BAKE 30 min. or until cauliflower is tender and golden brown. Sprinkle with chives.
FOOD FACTS
Curry powder is actually a blend of up to 20 different spices, herbs and seeds. For a spicier curry dish, choose Madras curry powder. Curry powder can lose its pungency after long storage. For best flavor, store it in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 2 months.
STORAGE KNOW-HOW
Uncooked cauliflower can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Once cooked, the cauliflower can be refrigerated up to 3 days before using as desired.
Curried Chicken Appetizer Bites
Prep Time: 15 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 filled leaves each
WHAT YOU NEED
1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
½ cup finely chopped red apples
¼ cup raisins
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-½ tsp. curry powder
32 Belgian endive leaves (about 4 heads)
3 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
MAKE IT
COMBINE first 7 ingredients.
SPOON onto endive leaves.
TOP with sour cream.
kraft kitchens tips
CURRIED CHICKEN PITA BITES
Prepare as directed, substituting 16 mini pitas, cut in half, for the endive leaves and filling each pita half with 1 Tbsp. chicken mixture. Top with sour cream.
MAKE AHEAD
Prepare recipe as directed, but do not top with sour cream. Arrange in single layer on platter. Refrigerate up to 2 hours. Top with sour cream just before serving.
SUBSTITUTE
Serve with your favorite crackers instead of the endive leaves.
Curried Chicken Appetizer Bites
Prep Time: 15 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 filled leaves each
WHAT YOU NEED
1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
½ cup finely chopped red apples
¼ cup raisins
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-½ tsp. curry powder
32 Belgian endive leaves (about 4 heads)
3 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
MAKE IT
COMBINE first 7 ingredients.
SPOON onto endive leaves.
TOP with sour cream.
kraft kitchens tips
CURRIED CHICKEN PITA BITES
Prepare as directed, substituting 16 mini pitas, cut in half, for the endive leaves and filling each pita half with 1 Tbsp. chicken mixture. Top with sour cream.
MAKE AHEAD
Prepare recipe as directed, but do not top with sour cream. Arrange in single layer on platter. Refrigerate up to 2 hours. Top with sour cream just before serving.
SUBSTITUTE
Serve with your favorite crackers instead of the endive leaves.
MIRACLE WHIP Mango-Chicken Salad Wraps
Prep Time: 10 min
Makes: 2 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
¼ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
¼ tsp. curry powder
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
½ cup chopped fresh mangos
¼ cup chopped red peppers
1 Tbsp. sliced green onions
2 spinach-flavored tortillas (8 inch)
MAKE IT
MIX dressing and curry powder until blended.
ADD all remaining ingredients except tortillas; mix lightly.
SPOON down centers of tortillas, roll up.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Add ¼ cup dried cranberries and/or drained canned mandarin oranges to the chicken filling before spooning onto tortillas.
MIRACLE WHIP Mango-Chicken Salad Wraps
Prep Time: 10 min
Makes: 2 servings
WHAT YOU NEED
¼ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
¼ tsp. curry powder
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
½ cup chopped fresh mangos
¼ cup chopped red peppers
1 Tbsp. sliced green onions
2 spinach-flavored tortillas (8 inch)
MAKE IT
MIX dressing and curry powder until blended.
ADD all remaining ingredients except tortillas; mix lightly.
SPOON down centers of tortillas, roll up.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Add ¼ cup dried cranberries and/or drained canned mandarin oranges to the chicken filling before spooning onto tortillas.
MIRACLE WHIP Ham on Dark Rye
Prep Time: 10 min.
Makes: 1 serving
What You Need
2 slices dark rye bread, toasted
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 tsp. hot pepper jelly
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Black Forest Ham
2 thin red onion slices
4 thin pear slices
Make It
SPREAD 1 toast slice with dressing, then spread remaining toast slice with jelly.
FILL with remaining ingredients to make sandwich.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Add 1 KRAFT Big Slice Cheddar Cheese Slice to sandwich.
MIRACLE WHIP Ham on Dark Rye
Prep Time: 10 min.
Makes: 1 serving
What You Need
2 slices dark rye bread, toasted
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 tsp. hot pepper jelly
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Black Forest Ham
2 thin red onion slices
4 thin pear slices
Make It
SPREAD 1 toast slice with dressing, then spread remaining toast slice with jelly.
FILL with remaining ingredients to make sandwich.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Add 1 KRAFT Big Slice Cheddar Cheese Slice to sandwich.
