Toasted Ravioli

I love it when meals look fancy and difficult, but don't actually take too long to put together. This recipe is a great example of that, especially if you use the steam in a bag ravioli. It saves time and dirties less dishes. I have only found steam in a bag ravioli at our Winco and so I stock up when ever I go. Mmm Mmm Mmmm! These were good!

Ingredients:
1 Bag (13 oz.) of Ravioli- frozen or fresh
1 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup buttermilk
oil for frying- I used olive oil

Directions:

1. Cook ravioli until al dente (follow directions on package). Let them cool.
2. Heat oil to approximately 350 degrees. (I didn't check the temp. I let it get hot and then tested one to see if it was ready.)
3. Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of cheese.
4. Dredge the ravioli in the buttermilk and then in the bread crumb cheese mixture.
5. Gently place in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on the cooked ravioli.
7. Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping.

Parmasean Meatballs

What You Need
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced

Make It
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix meat, cheese, parsley, egg and garlic. Shape into 12 meatballs.
PLACE in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
BAKE 25 min. or until cooked through

Dip In It's Game Time!

Okay football season is here, and so are the game time parties! Here are three dips you'll love and so will the guests!!! Dip in!

Cheesy Chips and Salsa

1 8oz. cream cheese

1 bottle of salsa (any type)

Directions:

Where you expecting more? Well all you do is soften the cream cheese to room temp. and pour the salsa on top! Get your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!

7 Layers of Goodness

7 Layer Mexican Dip

1 pkg. taco mix

1 medium can refried beans

1 can sliced olives

1 16oz. sour cream

2 cups shredded cheese

2 large avocados, smashed and smoothed (or use pre-made guacamole)

3 tomatoes diced (optional)

Directions:

In a 9X13 inch baking dish, spread refried beans along the bottom evenly. Then sprinkle on taco mix. Spread avocados on top of that followed by the olives, tomatoes and cheese. Then spread the sour cream over the top! Enjoy with tortilla chips :)

My All Time Favorite Dip (Kattrina)

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 package Cream Cheese

1 14 oz. can Artichoke Hearts (drained and chopped)

1/2 c. spinach, drained and chopped

1/4 c. mayonnaise

1/4 c. parmesan cheese

1/4 c. ramono cheese (or use all parmesan)

1 clove garlic finely minced

1 tsp. garlic salt

1/4 c. mozzarella cheese (reserve for the top)

Directions:

Allow cream cheese to come to room temp. Cream together mayo, parmesan, ramono, garlic and salt. Mix well. Add the artichoke hearts and spinach and mix until blended. Spray a pie tin with PAM and pour in dip and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until top is browned. Serve with chips, crackers, or my favorite thinly slice bruschetta!