Fiesta Baskets By Penzey Recipes

FIESTA BASKETS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350 F ... Brown the sausage then finely chop into small pieces. 3 pulses of a food processor works well. Mix all ingredients (excluding Essence) in a small mixing bowl... Fill scoops with mixture and place on a baking sheet.... Sprinkle with Essence and bake @ 350 for 7 - 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles.... Serve hot....

FIESTA BASKETS BY PENZEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Use two mini muffin pans. Brush light coat of oil on wonton and gently form into muffin cup. Repeat until filled. Bake for 4 minutes or until lightly browned. WATCH THEM. They can be done quickly. You are going to bake a second time so you don't want them overdone.
• When you take them out make sure the tops don't flop closed. Make sure they are open to form a basket while they are warm.
• Remove to cookie sheet. Bake all wotons.
• While they are baking and you are checking: Mix dressing base with water and let stand five minutes. Whisk in the buttermilk and mayo. Blend until smooth. set aside. Mix crumbled pork patties with seasoning and blend. Cook as directed. {If using real pork you must drain} In bowl combine sausage, pepper, olives cheese and dressing. Stir. fill wonton baskets with filling. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes [watch it again] you want the cheese melted. Serve warm.
• Note: worked with their griller crumbles also.

FIESTA COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and seasonings. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

TOURTIERE BURGERS

Steps:

• Oil grill and heat barbecue to medium. In a bowl, whisk egg with sour cream and Dijon. Stir in bread crumbs, seasonings and onion. Crumble in meat. Using a fork or your hands, gently mix.
• Divide into 4 portions and shape into burgers, each about ½ inches (1 cm) thick. If making ahead, place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrig­erate up to a day.
• Place burgers on barbecue. Grill with lid closed until meat is firm to the touch and completely cooked through, 6 to 8 min per side.
• Top with cheese and sweet chili sauce, then tuck into crusty buns.