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Pepperoni Puffs

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Pepperoni Puffs Pizza Fondue

Marcia Marcoux, Charlton, MA Michelle Golz, Freeport, IL

1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. shredded Cheddar 1 lb. ground beef 2-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
1 t. baking powder cheese 1 onion, chopped cheese
1 c. milk 1-1/2 c. pepperoni, diced 2 10-oz. cans pizza sauce 2 c. shredded
1 egg, beaten 1 T. cornstarch mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 t. fennel seed 2 loaves French bread,
sliced and toasted
Combine flour, baking powder, milk, egg and cheese; mix 1-1/2 t. dried oregano
well. Stir in pepperoni; let stand for 15 minutes. Spoon 1/4 t. garlic powder
into greased mini muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Bake at
350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes, until golden. Makes
Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium
2 dozen.
heat; drain. Add remaining ingredients except bread;
simmer until cheese melts. Serve hot with bread slices
for dipping. Serves 6 to 8.
BBQ Nachos Deluxe
Donna Roe, Merrimack, NH

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 2-1/4 oz. can sliced black

16-oz. can refried beans olives, drained
18-oz. bottle barbecue 2 8-oz. pkgs. shredded
sauce Mexican-blend cheese
20-oz. pkg. tortilla chips Garnish: sour cream
Quick tip
Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in Arrange nachos on a large oven-proof
beans and barbecue sauce. Simmer until heated through,
serving tray before popping them into
about 5 minutes. Spread tortilla chips evenly on an
ungreased baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture evenly the oven...one less pan to wash after
over chips. Sprinkle olives and cheese on top. Bake at the party!
350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Garnish with sour
cream. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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