Cooking for 2: Appetizers and Sides (page 2 of 5)

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I like foods that are simple and scrumptious and have a little Italian flair. We enjoy these chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes and corn.

Italian-Style Drop Biscuits

Adding green chilies to this garlic-cheese biscuit recipe creates a treat no one will be able to resist.

Prep/Total Time: 20 minutes

You Will Need
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1/4 cup cold water
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning


What to Do
1. In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cheese and chilies.

2. Stir in water until a soft dough forms; stir 30 seconds longer.

3. Drop dough into six mounds 2 inches. apart on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

4. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush over biscuits. Serve warm.

Makes: 6 biscuits

Per Serving (1 biscuit prepared with reduced-fat baking mix, reduced-fat cheese and reduced-fat butter) 115 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.
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