9 finalist Recipes

blackened seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, gumbo file powder, cajun gumbo seasoning mix, divided, ground red pepper (cayenne), divided, tilapia fillets, butter, divided, garlic, chopped, sliced green onions, sliced portobello mushrooms, condensed cream of celery soup, philadelphia cream cheese, heavy cream, parsley flakes, divided, uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, shredded mozzarella cheese

bacon, butter, garlic, minced, shallots, finely chopped, philadelphia cream cheese, havarti cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper, olive oil, green swiss chard, panko bread crumbs

philadelphia cream cheese, softened, cream of coconut, jell-o cheesecake flavor instant pudding & pie filling, frozen sweetened flaked coconut , divide in 1/2 and toast 1/2, cool whip whipped topping, divided, oreo pie crust, hard-shell chocolate ice cream topping, chocolate-coated coconut and almond candy bars

a finalist in the 2001 nestle toll house share the very best recipe contest , this dessert was submitted by juilee decker of cleveland, ohio. a scrumptious blend of raspberry preserves, nestle toll house premier white morsels and toasted almonds tops a rich, buttery cookie crust to create an irresistible cookie bar., amazing arazza-ma-tazz bars, butter or margarine, nestle toll house premier white morsels, divided, eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, almond extract, seedless raspberry jam, toasted sliced almonds, preheat oven to 325o f. grease and sugar 9-inch-square baking pan., melt butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 1 (or less) minute; stir., add 1 cup morsels ; let stand., do not stir ., beat eggs in large mixer bowl until foamy ., add sugar ; beat until light lemon colored, about 5 minutes., stir in morsel-butter mixture ., add flour , salt and almond extract; mix at low speed until combined. spread 2/3 of batter into prepared pan., bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. remove from oven to wire rack., heat jam in small, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. spread jam over warm crust. stir remaining morsels into remaining batter. drop spoonfuls of batter over jam. sprinkle with almonds., bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are browned. cool completely in pan on wire rack. cut into bars.

hot pork sausage, philadelphia cream cheese, cubed, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cumin, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, jumbo refrigerated biscuits, egg, lightly beaten, chipotle cream, philadelphia cream cheese, sour cream, canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced, garlic salt

ground beef, ketchup, onion, chopped, mustard, worcestershire sauce, pepper, cheddar cheese, pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, sesame seeds , if desired (optional)

corn chex, wheat chex cereal, chocolate chex cereal, cheez-it crackers, smartfood cheese popcorn, butter, light brown sugar or 1/3 cup molasses, light corn syrup, salt, baking soda