Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad

Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad


This unexpected spin on the classic burger will delight even the pickiest eaters at the table.

4 sesame seed hamburger bun tops
1 small red onion, divided
2 plum tomatoes
¾ lb 95% lean ground beef
½ cup finely diced dill pickles
¾ cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice bun tops into ¼-in. strips (if bun tops are very thick, slice bottoms off
horizontally before slicing into strips). Arrange in a single layer on Large Bar Pan; bake 8-10 minutes or until
lightly toasted. Remove to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely.

Slice half of the onion crosswise into thin rings using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with thin slicing blade.
Remove and discard stems from tomatoes; cut tomatoes into quarters lengthwise and slice crosswise using
Utility Knife. Set onion and tomatoes aside.

Cook ground beef in (8-in.) Sauté Pan over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink,
breaking beef into crumbles using Slotted Turner. Chop remaining onion half using Food Chopper. Finely
dice pickles using Utility Knife. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine chopped onion, pickles, ketchup and
mustard. Add cooked ground beef; mix well using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.

To serve, arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Spoon beef mixture over lettuce. Top with cheese,
tomatoes and sliced onion. Arrange hamburger bun croutons around edge of platter. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g,Protein 20 g, Sodium 730 mg, Fiber 3 g

©The Pampered Chef, Ltd., 2008

Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan

Have you ever thought that a muffin pan could give you tarts, mini-cupcakes, and mini quiches.  I have made many things in our deluxe mini-muffin pan and I have enjoyed them all. 

For the holidays, make mini cupcakes and frost them with green icing.  Place them on a platter in the shape of a Christmas tree.  It's fun, easy, and adorable!

Our deluxe mini-muffin pan has a non-stick surface for easy clean-up.

Batter Bowls

The Batter Bowls are a great addition to any kitchen. They are made of glass and show cup markings on the edge. I like to use them for general mixing purposes. It is good to be able to hold them with the handle. It makes it easy to control the bowl. Some people use them to make dome-shaped cakes. They are dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer safe.

December Host/Guest Special

Hosting a show is a great way to earn some free and half priced products.  This month, guests can earn the decorator bottles for free when they spend $60 or more.

Hosts will get a chance to order one item from the Snowmen appetizer plates and stand, stackable cooling racks (set of 2), snowmen rectangle platter, or a set of 4 snowmen appetizer plates for 60% off when their show is $150-$549.99.  They will be able to choose the cookie press and one of those items mentioned above at 60% off when their show reaches $550 or more. 

There are always great incentives for the hosts and guests.  Check in often to see what each month's special is.

Quiche Lorraine Tartlets

The Pampered Chef ®
Quiche Lorraine Tartlets
Recipe

1 pkg (15 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), softened according to package directions
2 eggs
1/2 cup half and half
1/8 tsp salt
4 slices cooked bacon
1/2 medium red bell pepper
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives or green onion
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated Swiss cheese
12 grape tomatoes
Coarsely ground black pepper
Additional chopped fresh chives or green onion (optional)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Unroll one pie crust onto lightly floured surface. Spacing closely together, cut 12 disks from crust using outer tube of Measure-All® Cup (nine around outside edge and three in center). Press disks into wells of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan using Mini-Tart Shaper, ruffling edges. Repeat with remaining crust.

Whisk eggs, half and half and salt in Classic Batter Bowl using Stainless Whisk; pour into Measure-All® Cup. Set egg mixture aside and wipe out batter bowl with paper towels.

Finely chop bacon and bell pepper with Food Chopper. Squeeze out excess moisture from bell pepper using paper towels. Finely chop chives using Utility Knife. Grate cheese using Ultimate Mandoline. Combine bacon, bell pepper, chives and cheese in batter bowl; mix well using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.

Pour egg mixture evenly into tart shells; sprinkle evenly with cheese mixture. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Press one tomato half, cut side up, into center of each tartlet. Sprinkle with black pepper. Bake 14-16 minutes or until egg mixture is set and crusts are golden brown. Remove tartlets to serving platter and sprinkle with additional chopped chives, if desired.

Yield: 24 servings

Mix-All Measuring Cup

Did you ever think that a measuring cup could do more than measure?  I've found that the mix-all cup can do something more. 

When making friendship bread, you must pour one cup of batter into one of 4 plastic bags.  It can be messy to do this with a one cup measuring cup.  I took my mix-all measuring cup and put a plastic bag inside it to help hold the bag.  Then, using the batter bowl, I poured one cup of batter into the bag.  So much less mess that way and so much more helpful. 

The mix-all measuring cup measures both dry and liquid ingredients, but now I know that it can help hold a plastic bag when I need it to!