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Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms

I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law's house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous that I had to get the recipe. It's hard to believe how simple, fast and easy they are. —Angela Coffman, Kansas City, Missouri

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion

• 1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, stems removed

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Directions

• Preheat broiler. Mix cream cheese and garlic powder. Stir in bacon and green onion.

• Place mushrooms in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan, stem side up. Fill with cream cheese mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until heated through, 4-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1 stuffed mushroom: 51 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Caprese Salad Kabobs

Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California

• 12 kabobs

Ingredients

• 24 grape tomatoes

• 12 cherry-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls

• 24 fresh basil leaves

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

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• On each of 12 appetizer skewers, alternately thread 2 tomatoes, 1 cheese ball and 2 basil leaves. Whisk olive oil and vinegar; drizzle over kabobs.

Nutrition Facts 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.

Colorful Spiral Pasta Salad

Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. —Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets

• 1 pint grape tomatoes

• 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan

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Directions

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water.

• Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 149 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

TASTE OF HOME

Greek Deli Kabobs

For an easy Mediterranean-style appetizer, marinate broccoli and mozzarella, then skewer with sweet red peppers and salami. Everybody loves food on a stick! —Vikki Spengler, Ocala, Florida

Ingredients

• 1 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 48 cubes

• 24 fresh broccoli florets (about 10 ounces)

• 1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette

• 24 slices hard salami

• 2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into 24 strips

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Directions

• In a shallow dish, combine cheese, broccoli and vinaigrette. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

• Drain cheese and broccoli, reserving vinaigrette. On 24 appetizer skewers, alternately thread cheese, salami, broccoli and peppers. Brush with reserved vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts 1 kabob: 109 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.