Rice Krispies Rollups

¼ cup butter, melted
10½ ounces mini marshmallows
5½ cups Rice Krispies
1½ cups milk chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter

Melt butter in a 6 quart kettle,add marshmallows. Melt completely over low heat. Add the Rice Krispies.
Mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 10½ x 15½ baking sheet. In a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Melt at 1 minute intervals until completely melted, stirring after each minute. Spread on top of Rice Krispies mixture. Let set in a cool place till chocolate mixture sets up. Be careful not to let the chocolate get too hard, it will not make a neat roll if you do.

Loosen all around with a metal spatula. Roll, starting on the long side. Sprinkle the roll with seasonal sprinkles if desired. Slice and enjoy! Can be wrapped in Saran Wrap for storage if needed.

Almond Cheesecake Bars (Diabetic Friendly)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten

FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 to 5 teaspoons milk

Directions
Combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.

Combine the frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over bars.

Store in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Facts
1 bar equals 145 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

— with Darlene evans.

Cheesy Chicken Bagel Pizzas
Bagel halves are a quick, kid-friendly stand-in for traditional pizza crust.



Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 bagel pizza)
Ingredients
2 (4 1/2-inch, 2 1/4-ounce) plain bagels, sliced in half
1/2 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken breast
1 cup preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preparation
1. Preheat broiler.

2. Place bagel halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.

3. Spread 2 tablespoons marinara on cut side of each bagel half. Top each half with 1/4 cup chicken, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Broil bagel halves an additional 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Twice Baked Broccoli and Cheese Potato Bites:
Ingredients
12 small red potatoes (1 to 1¼ inch diameter)
1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen broc...coli & cheese sauce
1 cup ranch dressing
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped plum (Roma) tomato
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes in ungreased 15×10×1-inch pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Cool until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on bag.

Cut potatoes in half. With melon baller, scoop out insides of potatoes into medium bowl, leaving 1/4 inch lining of potato in skins. To potatoes in bowl, add broccoli, 1/4 cup of the ranch dressing, the salt and pepper. Mix well, breaking up potatoes. Stir in tomato.

Fill each potato shell with about 2 tablespoons potato mixture. Place on ungreased 15×10×1-inch pan. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with remaining 3/4 cup ranch dressing.

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Low carb!...YES!! talk about yummy!
SIMPLE EASY SIDE DISH...

Slice the zucchini in half. Slice off the bottom to keep in stable. Brush with olive oil and top with garlic or garlic powder. Top with sliced tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Use mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese or mixed blend.. Bake 375 for 20 to 30 minutes until soft.

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