Rice Crispies Tuna Cheese Deluxe Recipes

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the longer sides. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
• Working quickly, add the rice cereal to the pot and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even, compact layer. (Spray your hands with a little cooking spray to keep them from sticking when pressing the cereal mixture into the pan). Decorate with toppings if using (see Cook's Note).
• Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 24 squares. Store the cereal treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of margarine. Pour over cereal and almonds, coating well. Set aside for topping.
• In large saucepan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of margarine. Add onion. Cook just until tender, stirring occasionally. Add soup, milk and cheese. Cook over medium heat until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally, Remove from heat. Lightly stir in rice, tuna and olives.
• Spread tuna mixture evenly in greased 10x6-l/2x2" (1-1/2 quart) baking dish. Spoon cereal topping evenly over casserole. Sprinkle paprika over topping.
• Bake in 325 degree oven about 20 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

Steps:

• Beat butter and cheese until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cayenne; gradually beat into cheese mixture. Stir in Rice Krispies. If necessary, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4-6 times, forming a stiff dough., Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. If desired, top each slice with a pecan half. Bake until edges are golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Freeze option: Freeze wrapped logs in an airtight container. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Bake as directed.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine cheese, butter or margarine, flour, crispy rice cereal, salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix well and form small balls out of the dough (the dough will yield approximately 55 balls). Flatten each ball of dough with your fingertips until the dough is very thin and arrange the discs on a cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes; or until the Cheese Crispies are golden and slightly brown around the edges. Enjoy!