Rhodes Video Recipe Box Season 3

Heart Shaped Soft Pretzels

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:41:59 -0700

Share the love with a plate of Heart Shaped Soft Pretzels. Quick and easy to make, deliciously easy to eat.

Prep Time: 10 min
Bake Time: 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate

Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
melted butter
coarse salt

Combine 2 rolls together and roll into a 24-inch rope. Fold rope in half. Pinch loose ends together to form the pointed bottom of the heart. Bring folded end together and twist 2-3 times. Place it between the two sides to form the heart.

Follow above steps to make as many hearts as desired. Brush with melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 20-30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Brush again with butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.

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Pulled Pork & Pineapple Pizza

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:30:19 -0700

Need a new pizza idea? Try this sweet and saucy Pulled Pork and Pineapple Pizza; your family will be glad you did.

12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls or 8 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls, thawed and risen
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
18 oz ready to eat pulled barbecue pork (such as Lloyd's or Curly's)
8 oz grated mozzarella cheese
8 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained and juice reserved

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine dinner rolls or Texas rolls into a ball and roll into an 11x17-inch rectangle. Place on a sprayed 11x17-inch baking pan, building up edges slightly. Poke several times with a fork and pre-bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven to cool. In a small skillet, bring juice drained from pineapple to a low boil. Boil until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Melt the butter into the juice. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Slice the onion into thin slices. Add to the pineapple mixture and saute, stirring frequently, until the onions just begin to turn golden. Remove from heat and set aside. Spread your prebaked crust with the pork. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese, sauted onions and pineapple. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is nicely melted.

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French Onion & Parmesan Rolls

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:09:39 -0700

These tasty rolls, made from Rhodes frozen roll dough, are easy to make and great for adding flavor to your next family dinner.

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

18 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/4 cup butter
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in a small bowl. Pour the onion soup mix into another small bowl and crush onion pieces slightly so no large pieces remain. Add Parmesan cheese and stir well to combine. Dip each roll into butter and then into onion soup mixture. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.

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Butterscotch Pecan Bread Pudding

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:53:01 -0700

The ultimate comfort food, Butterscotch Pecan Bread Pudding. Home baked goodness.

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 35 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 12-15

8 cups Rhodes™ Bread or Rhodes™ Rolls, baked and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 ounces butterscotch morsels, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups milk, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Spread bread or roll cubes, 2/3 cup butterscotch morsels and pecans in the bottom of a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan. In a heavy saucepan, cook 1 cup milk over medium heat, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat and add remaining butterscotch morsels, stirring until melted. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1 cup milk, eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot butterscotch mixture into egg mixture. Add egg mixture to remaining hot butterscotch mixture stirring constantly. Pour over bread cubes in baking pan. Press bread cubes down to absorb mixture. Bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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Swirled Herb Rolls

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:47:53 -0700

Homemade Herb Rolls swirled to perfection using Rhodes Bake-N-Serv frozen dough!

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 15 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

1 Loaf Rhodes™ Frozen Bread Dough or 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemon thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Roll loaf or combined rolls into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Brush with butter. Combine remaining ingredients together and sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place cut side down in a sprayed muffin pan. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes.

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Kaiser Rolls

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 15:24:03 -0700

Not just your ordinary dinner roll, these Kaiser Rolls look exquisite on the table.

Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

12 Rhodes Texas™ rolls, thawed but still cold
flour
1 egg, beaten
sesame or poppy seeds, if desired

Combine two rolls and roll into a 12-inch rope. Roll rope in flour. Tie each rope into an overhand knot. Bring one end of the dough over the top and tuck down into the middle. Bring the other end of the dough through the center, going the opposite way. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. If desired, brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes.

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Frosty Friends

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:27:37 -0700

Bake up some “Frosty Friends” to share with your friends & neighbors. Almost too cute to eat!

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 6

6 Rhodes™ Cinnamon Rolls or 6 Rhodes Anytime!™ Cinnamon Rolls, thawed but still cold
cream cheese icing, included with rolls
candy to decorate as desired

Unwind 4 1/2 inches off of each cinnamon roll. Cut off and set aside. Flatten each cinnamon roll slightly and place on a sprayed baking sheet. Using some of the cut off dough, shape a hat for each one and place above each cinnamon roll. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30-45 minutes (if using Anytime! Rolls you can omit this step). Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Frost with cream cheese icing and decorate with candies as desired.

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Peppermint Twists

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:09:41 -0700

Warm up with a refreshing twist, fun to make and delicious to eat.

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 15 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/2 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy

Icing:
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk

Cut each roll in half. Roll each half into an 8-inch rope. Twist two ropes together. Pinch ends together and place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes. Combine icing ingredients and brush over warm twists. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.

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German Chocolate Pizza

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:54:27 -0700

This is tastes as good as it looks and has all the ingredients of a German chocolate creation.

Prep Time: 15 minutes min
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 6

6 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls, thawed and risen
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

Press rolls into a ball. Roll into a 13-inch circle and place on a 12-inch sprayed pizza pan. Turn up the edges of the dough to form a ridge. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Layer pre-baked crust with chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and condensed milk. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

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Ham & Cheese Strata

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:09:47 -0700

Need an idea for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Try our simple Ham and Cheese Strata perfect for any meal.

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 90 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 6

1 Loaf Rhodes™ Bread Dough, baked day old
2 tablespoons sweet & spicy mustard, divided
8 slices deli ham
8 slices sharp, white cheddar cheese
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups corn flake crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Cut loaf into 1/2-inch slices. Place 4 slices in the bottom of a sprayed 9-inch square baking pan. Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard over the bread slices. Top with ham and cheese. Spread 4 more slices of bread with the remaining tablespoon of mustard and place over cheese, mustard side down. Combine eggs and milk and pour evenly over bread.

Cover pan and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator and uncover. Sprinkle with corn flake crumbs and drizzle with butter. Bake on the middle shelf at 350°F for 90 minutes.

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Soup Bowls

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:46:49 -0700

Turkey leftovers? Our soup bowls would be a great compliment to turkey soup. Quick and Easy to make.

Prep Time: 10 min
Bake Time: 25 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 3

1 loaf Rhodes ™ Bread Dough or 9 Rhodes™ Multi Grain Rolls, thawed but still cold
1 egg, beaten

Cut loaf into thirds. Form each third into a ball. If using rolls combine 3 rolls to make a ball. Repeat with remaining rolls. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Brush with egg. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and slice off top. Hollow out bread and fill with favorite dip, chili or soup.

For larger bowls cut loaf in half or use 4 multi grain rolls.

Servings 3, Per Serving 1 bowl, Food Exchange: 3 Bread
Calories 406, Fat 6gm, Cholesterol 48mg, Sodium 734mg, Carbohydrate 72gm, Dietary Fiber 3gm, Sugar 6gm, Protein 10gm

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Holiday Rolls

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:08:41 -0700

Surprise your guests by filling your feast-filled Holiday table with our easy to make Holiday Rolls.

Prep Time: 15 minutes min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: as needed

Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls or Rhodes Texas™ Rolls, thawed but still cold

Cloverleaf Rolls:
Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
flour
soft butter or margarine squeeze

With scissors or knife, cut rolls in half. Place three halves in each sprayed muffin tin cup. If desired, roll balls in flour first. Squeeze butter or margarine in between roll halves, if desired. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown

Swirl Rolls:
Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
flour

Roll and stretch one Texas™ roll or two dinner rolls, combined, into a 12-inch rope. Roll in flour and form a coil. Place in sprayed muffin tin cup. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap, and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Butterflake Rolls:
Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
soft butter or margarine squeeze
flour

Place one Texas roll or two dinner rolls, combined, in hand. With scissors, snip roll into 5 or 6 pieces, cutting nearly to the bottom. Squeeze butter or margarine into each slice and dust with flour, if desired. Place roll in sprayed muffin tin cup. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap, and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15 -20 minutes or until golden brown.

Knot Rolls:
12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1 egg beaten
sesame seeds, if desired

Roll each roll into a 9-inch rope and tie in a knot. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Brush each knot with beaten egg. Sprinkle with seeds, if desired. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Savory Stuffing

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:35 -0700

This Savory Stuffing is a snap; using Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Rolls or baked Dinner or Texas Rolls.

Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 35 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 6

6 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls baked and cooled or 6 Rhodes Warm-N-Serv™ Crusty Rolls, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large, tart apple chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 -1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Cut rolls into 1/2-1 inch cubes. Place in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoned salt. Place on a large baking sheet and bake at 250°F 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. In a large frying pan, cook bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is crisp. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the roll cubes, apple, parsley, sage, thyme and pepper. Toss to combine. Stir in just enough broth to reach desired moistness. Place stuffing in a sprayed 8-inch square baking dish. Bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes. Cover with foil last 5 minutes of baking if necessary to prevent over browning.

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Basil Tomato Rolls

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:58:51 -0700

Take advantage of ripe garden tomatoes with these savory Basil and Tomato Rolls.

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 12

18 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen
5 tablespoons fresh, chopped basil
1 1/2 cups shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
4 medium tomatoes, chopped & seeded
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls together and roll into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10-15 minutes. Combine basil, cheese, oil, 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. Place tomatoes in a colander to drain. Remove wrap from dough and spread evenly with basil mixture. Roll up jelly roll style and cut into 12 equal pieces. Combine drained tomatoes, remaining teaspoon pepper and sugar and arrange evenly in the bottom of a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with basil filled rolls, cut side down. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 1 hour. Remove wrap and bake on lower shelf at 350°F 25-30 minutes. Cover with foil last 5-10 minutes of baking if necessary to prevent over browning. Cool for 5 minutes and invert onto a serving platter.

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Baked Hot Dogs on a Stick

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:52:52 -0600

This Week's Featured Recipe

Baked Hot Dogs on a Stick

Got kids? Kids of all ages will go bonkers over these Baked Hot Dogs on a Stick.

Prep Time: 10 min (Not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning

RHODES brand Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
hot dogs, cut in half
1 egg, beaten
sesame seeds
wooden skewers

Roll one dinner roll into a 10-12-inch rope. Insert a wooden skewer into each hot dog half. Wrap dough around a hot dog half, tucking ends under dough. Repeat above steps to make desired amount. Place on sprayed baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375ºF 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Halloween Handwitches

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:16:10 -0600

Give yourself a hand this Halloween night, by serving up sandwiches on these fun and easy Halloween Handwitches.

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 6

12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1 egg, beaten
sesame or caraway seeds, if desired
sandwich fillings of your choice

Flatten one roll into a 4x5-inch rectangle. Make 4 equal cuts into one end for fingers, cutting the thumb strip 3/4 of the length of the dough and the finger strips 1/2 the length. Repeat steps for second hand making cuts opposite. Separate the fingers slightly. Pull the thumb strip off to the side and cut in half. Tuck the cut off piece under the palm and press into the dough. Place hands on a sprayed baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds if desired. Repeat with remaining rolls to make a total of 6 right hands and 6 left hands. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 45 minutes or until almost double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Use a right hand and a left had to make a sandwich with the filling of your choice.

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Wicked Witch Dippers

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:11:27 -0600

Fill your treat table with some ghoulish fingers, witch fingers topped with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.

Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 15 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/4 cup melted butter
Parmesan cheese
garlic salt
egg yolks, beaten
food coloring
small paintbrush

Roll each roll into a 7-9 inch pointed rope. Define finger nail on pointed end and knuckles and lines along the finger with a sharp knife. Place on a sprayed baking sheet and pinch finger thinner on both sides of knuckle. Brush finger with butter avoiding fingernail. Sprinkle cheese and garlic salt on finger but not on nail. Make nail color by combining egg yolk and food coloring to achieve desired color. Paint nail with small paintbrush. Bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Zesty Sausage Bundt

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:04:17 -0600

Bake bread, sausage and cheese in a beautiful bundt and get ready to receive rave reviews.

Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 35-40 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 9

18 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup fresh thyme, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained

Flatten each roll into a 4-inch circle. Place butter in a shallow bowl. Combine herbs and cheese and place in another shallow bowl. Coat each dough circle with butter and then with cheese mixture. Arrange 6 dough circles evenly in a large sprayed bundt pan, to cover the bottom. Circles will overlap. Sprinkle half the cooked sausage over dough. Repeat with 6 more dough circles and the remaining sausage. Add last 6 dough circles to the top to cover sausage. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until almost double.

Remove wrap and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes. Cover with foil last 10 minutes of baking. Remove from oven and invert onto serving platter.

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Cinnamon Apple Crumble

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 15:33:39 -0600

Save room for dessert, this Cinnamon Apple Crumble combines the best flavors of fall.

Prep Time: 10 min
Bake Time: 40 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 6

1 package Rhodes Anytime!™ Cinnamon Rolls, thawed (6 rolls in their own pan)
10 ounce apple pie filling

Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, softened

Remove thawed cinnamon rolls from pan and place on a cutting board. Top rolls with apple pie filling. Using a sharp knife cut rolls and pie filling into small pieces until well combined. Place cut up rolls and pie filling back in pan.

For topping: combine sugar and flour. Mix in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over rolls and apple pie filling. Bake at 350°F 40-45 minutes.

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Crusty Garlic Twists

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:34:06 -0600

Add a new twist with these savory Crusty Garlic Twists, a perfect addition to any meal.

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 9

18 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme
additional olive oil, cheese and salt, if desired

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine 9 rolls together and roll into a 10x16-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest. Repeat with remaining rolls to make two rectangles. In a small bowl combine olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. In another bowl combine 1/2 cup cheese, rosemary and thyme. Remove wrap from dough and brush one rectangle with half of the olive oil mixture. Sprinkle cheese mixture over olive oil. Place second rectangle over cheese mixture and press down lightly with hands. Cut, along the 16-inch side into 18 equal pieces (less than 1-inch wide). Twist each one several times and place on sprayed baking sheets. Brush with remaining olive oil mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 350°F 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and crusty. Remove from oven and brush with additional olive oil if desired. Sprinkle with additional cheese or salt, if desired.

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Penne Pasta Pizza

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:06:37 -0600

Pasta and pizza all in one? Perfect!

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 25 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 4-8

12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls or 1 Loaf Rhodes Bread Dough, thawed to room temperature
3 cups cooked penne pasta
1 cup prepared thick pasta sauce
1 cup ground beef, cooked and drained
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
olive oil
garlic salt

Combine three rolls together to form a ball. Repeat with remaining rolls. If using bread dough, cut into 4 equal pieces. Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each ball or piece into a 7-8-inch circle. Place on large sprayed baking sheets. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and allow to rise until double in size. Meanwhile, stir together the pasta, pasta sauce and ground beef in a large mixing bowl.

When dough has risen, remove plastic wrap and press the middle of each dough circle down, leaving 1-inch all the way around the edges. Divide the pasta mixture equally between the circles and place in mounds in the center of each one where you have pressed it down. Top each one with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Brush the bare 1-inch edge around each pizza with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake at 350ºF 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and browning. Serve hot.

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Garden Pesto Panini

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:30:53 -0600

You will love how quick and easy it is to make this delicious Garden Pesto Panini, made with Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Buttery Dinner Rolls.

Prep Time: 5 min
Bake Time: 2 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 2

1 pan Rhodes™ Warm-N-Serv Buttery Dinner Rolls
1/4 cup pesto, divided
tomato slices
salt & pepper
mozzarella slices
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Allow rolls to thaw enough that you can cut through them. Remove rolls from pan. Do not separate. Slice through the whole group of rolls from the side, creating the top and bottom of a sandwich. Spread bottom half with 2 tablespoons pesto. Top with tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Top with mozzarella cheese slices. Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto over cheese slices. Turn top half of rolls over so sliced side is facing up. Place on top of sandwich. Press down slightly to flatten. Cook in a panini grill until done. (Alternate cooking method: heat a skillet, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, over medium low heat. Place panini in skillet. Place smaller skillet on top of sandwich and press down to flatten. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side.)

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Fresh Corn and Cheddar Bake

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:48:17 -0600

Tantalize your taste buds with this hearty and delicious Fresh Corn and Cheddar bake. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or a great addition to your next meal. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 45 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 8-10

1 loaf Rhodes™ Bread, baked following instructions on package and day old
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 5-6 ears)
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 can diced green chilies
3 large eggs
1 pint half and half
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese

Remove crusts from baked loaf, cut into 3/4-inch cubes and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add corn and onion and cook, stirring often, for about four minutes. Remove from heat and add green chilies. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in the corn, onion mixture. Place half of the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of a sprayed 2 1/2 quart casserole dish or 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour in half of the creamy corn mixture. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining bread, creamy corn mixture and cheese. Bake at 350ºF 35-45 minutes.

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Mini Monkey Bread

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:13:56 -0600

Monkey Bread is a Rhodes family favorite. Try this fun and easy Mini Monkey Bread recipe out on your family. It's sure to become a favorite.

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

12 Rhodes™ Dinner rolls, thawed but still cold
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla

Cut each dinner roll into 6 equal pieces. In a bowl, combine butter and corn syrup and stir until well mixed. In another bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon and mix well. Dip each roll piece in the butter mixture and then in the sugar mixture. Place 6 pieces in each well sprayed cup of a 12 cup muffin tin. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes. Cool 3-4 minutes before removing from pan. Combine icing ingredients and mix well. Drizzle over monkey breads if desired.

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Fresh Peach Delight

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:05:46 -0600

Tantalize your taste buds with this summertime favorite Fresh Peach Delight.

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

10 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whipped topping
4-5 medium size peaches, peeled and sliced
nutmeg, if desired

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls into a ball and roll into a 9x13-inch rectangle. Place in a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan to cover the bottom. Poke several times with a fork. Bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan to cool. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and almond extract until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over cooled crust and top with peaches. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, if desired.

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Tomato Basil Tart

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:01:29 -0600

Give your taste buds a lift with this unique, Italian-style tart using a delicious blend of Rhodes dinner rolls, cheeses, tomatoes, and spices.

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 40 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 6-8

9 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen
1 1/2 cups grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3-4 medium size tomatoes, sliced
salt & fresh ground pepper
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls into a ball and roll into a 12-inch circle. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. In a bowl, combine cheeses and basil. Spread cheese mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 2-3-inch border all around. Top with sliced tomatoes and salt and pepper. Fold the 2-3-inch border of dough up over filling, pleating as you work your way around the tart. Brush crust with olive oil and secure in a few spots with toothpicks if necessary. Bake at 325°F 35-40 minutes.

Gruyère is a hard yellow cheese made from cow's milk, named after the town of Gruyères in Switzerland. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruyère_(cheese)

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Bubbly Bread

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:18:28 -0600

Kids know that one of the best things about being back in school is the afternoon snack. Treat them to this irresistible cheesy bubbly bread; you'll be sure to get an "A".

Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 8

6 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or 10 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed & risen
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
seasoned salt & fresh ground black pepper

Sprinkle bread board with Parmesan cheese. Press rolls into a ball, place on top of cheese and begin rolling out into a 12 to 14-inch circle. Turn dough over a few times as you continue to roll the cheese into the dough. Place on a sprayed 12-inch pizza pan. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes. Serve warm or store up to 2 days. Use the crust for your favorite pizza.

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Hot Diggity Dogs

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:20:15 -0600

This clever variation of pigs-in-a-blanket are sure to be a big hit with friends and family.

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 8

16 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
8 bun length beef franks
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
ketchup, if desired

Combine two rolls together and flatten into a 7-inch oval. Repeat with remaining rolls to make 8 ovals. Place one frank in middle of each dough oval. Pull dough up around each frank to completely enclose. Pinch edges together to seal. Turn seam side down and place on large sprayed baking sheets. With a sharp knife, cut each one into 8 equal pieces, through top layer of dough and frank, leaving bottom layer of dough intact. Twist first cut piece to the left and second to the right. Repeat this for the rest of the pieces.

Bake at 350°F 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle each one with 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Return to oven and bake an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve drizzled with ketchup, if desired.

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Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:35:11 -0600

Put a new twist on an old classic, our Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding is sure to please.

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 60 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 6-8

4 Rhodes™ Cinnamon Rolls, baked following instructions on package
3 egg yolks
2 eggs
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
cream cheese frosting, included with rolls

Cut each baked cinnamon roll into 6 pieces and place in a sprayed 11x7-inch baking pan. Whisk together egg yolks, eggs, milk, sugar and almond extract. Pour egg mixture evenly over cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle with raisins and dot with butter. Cover and refrigerate 4-24 hours. Bake at 325°F 55-60 minutes. Cover with foil last 20 minutes of baking to prevent over browning. Drizzle with cream cheese frosting while warm.

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Red Potato Focaccia

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:56:16 -0600

Try something new and out of the ordinary with our savory Red Potato Focaccia recipe.

Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 8

12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen
6 medium size red potatoes, washed & thinly sliced
2 teaspoons rosemary
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls into a ball and roll into a 14-inch circle or 11x17-inch rectangle. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rest. Mix potatoes, rosemary and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a microwave safe dish. Microwave for 3 minutes on high. Stir, rotate and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove wrap from dough and place on a 14-inch pizza pan or an 11x17-inch baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.

Remove wrap and press dough down with fingers to form a dimpled surface. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with garlic salt and brush over dough. Spread potatoes evenly over dough. Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground pepper. Bake at 350°F 25-30 minutes.

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Quick Sliders

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:46:08 -0600

Use quick and easy Warm-N-Serv™ Buttery Dinner rolls to make mini burgers that will make a BIG splash at any party.

Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 10 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 4

Rhodes™ Warm-N-Serv Buttery Dinner Rolls
lean ground beef
garlic salt & fresh ground black pepper
sliced cheese
lettuce
tomato & pickle slices
mustard & ketchup

Bake rolls following instructions on package. Set aside to cool. Make patties out of lean ground beef to fit the rolls. Sprinkle with garlic salt & fresh ground black pepper and cook in skillet until done. Slice rolls in half and fill with the cooked patties and your favorite burger toppings.

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