Halloween Treats
“I’ve always loved to play with food, and with four kids, I have plenty of opportunities,” Hilton says. “This snack started out as a variation on a grilled cheese sandwich and evolved into a Halloween treat that everyone loves.”
Decorate the jack-o’-lantern faces however you like with the black olives: Make smiles or grimaces with half rings, or use a full ring to make the faces seem to say “Oooooh.” For added nutrition, use whole-wheat English muffins.
Then treat yourself for all the extra effort by baking Pumpkin Pie Squares, a recipe submitted by Martha Zeleniak of Taylor, Pa. “Pumpkin Pie Squares are so much easier to serve than a pie. They are delicious and everyone loves them. Simple to make, hard to refuse and excellent to the taste!” Zeleniak says.
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Mini-Pizza Jack-o-Lanterns
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6 English muffins, split
3 cups shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 green onions, minced (white and green parts)
1 (15-ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
Instructions
3 cups shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 green onions, minced (white and green parts)
1 (15-ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
1. Preheat broiler. Arrange muffin halves, cut side up, in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
2. Combine Cheddar, mayonnaise and onions in a medium bowl; mix well. Spread equal amounts on each muffin half.
3. Broil 4 inches from heat source 2 minutes, or until bubbly. Remove from oven.
4. Cut olives into shapes for eyes, nose and mouth and arrange on each muffin half. (You’ll have olives left over.) Serves 12.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
2. Combine Cheddar, mayonnaise and onions in a medium bowl; mix well. Spread equal amounts on each muffin half.
3. Broil 4 inches from heat source 2 minutes, or until bubbly. Remove from oven.
4. Cut olives into shapes for eyes, nose and mouth and arrange on each muffin half. (You’ll have olives left over.) Serves 12.
Tips From Our Test Kitchen: These may be assembled as directed above, but simply place a few halved olives on top instead of making faces, if desired. Use for a fun snack, breakfast, or lunch as well.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving: 220 calories, 13g fat, 9g protein, 15g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 400mg sodium.
Pumpkin Pie Squares
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Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
Filling:
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
1 (12-ounce) can low-fat evaporated milk
2 eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger, optional
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Topping:
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
Filling:
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
1 (12-ounce) can low-fat evaporated milk
2 eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger, optional
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Topping:
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Whipped cream, optional
1. Preheat oven 350F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
2. To prepare crust, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and butter. Using a pastry blender or fork, stir until crumbly. Press into prepared pan and bake 15 minutes, or until partially set.
3. To prepare filling, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, salt and spices. Pour over crust and bake 30 minutes.
4. To prepare topping, combine pecans, brown sugar and butter. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle topping evenly over filling. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 30 squares.
Nutritional Information
2. To prepare crust, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and butter. Using a pastry blender or fork, stir until crumbly. Press into prepared pan and bake 15 minutes, or until partially set.
3. To prepare filling, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, salt and spices. Pour over crust and bake 30 minutes.
4. To prepare topping, combine pecans, brown sugar and butter. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle topping evenly over filling. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 30 squares.
Nutritional facts per serving: 120 calories, 6g fat, 2g protein, 16g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 85mg sodium.
first appeared: 10/12/2008
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