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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

CHEESY EASTER SHAPES


Cheesy Easter Shapes

INGREDIENTS
1
can (13.8 oz)refrigerated classic pizza crust
3
tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1
tablespoon ranch dressing and seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1/4
cup finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (1 oz)
23
pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
Finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired
DIRECTIONS
  • 1Heat oven to 400°F. Unroll dough on work surface; press into 14x10-inch rectangle. Cut 6 dough bunnies with 3 1/2 x 2-inch bunny-shaped cookie cutter and 17 dough flowers with 2-inch flower-shaped cookie cutter. Place shapes on ungreased cookie sheet. Discard dough scraps.
  • 2In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and dressing mix. Add cheese blend; mix well.
  • 3Spread each bunny dough shape with about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise mixture and each flower shape with 1/4 teaspoon mixture. Decorate with olive slices. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • 4Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.