Best Quick Mushroom Risotto Pillsbury Bake Off Winner Recipes

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QUICK MUSHROOM RISOTTO (PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)



Quick Mushroom Risotto (Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner) image

Credit for this simple recipe goes to Tina Repak of Pennsylvania who entered it in the 1998 Pillsbury Bake-Off. The use of instant rice shortens your time in the kitchen to complete this creamy side dish.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/3 cup whipping cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes.
  • Add rice, garlic powder and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 can of the broth; cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually stir in remaining can of broth; cook 7 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in whipping cream.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup cheese.
  • Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 811.4, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 8.9

CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA (PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)



Chicken Bruschetta (Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner) image

Credit for this 1998 winning recipe goes to Joan Baker of Oregan. While the chicken breasts cook, whip together the garlicky mushroom-tomato topping fragrant with basil. Sounds like a quick, full-of-flavor entree that will impress everyone!

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3 medium Italian plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ounce shredded fresh parmesan cheese
fresh basil sprig, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; place on sprayed broiler pan.
  • Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until fork-tender and juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add mushrooms, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add onion, chopped basil, tomatoes, vinegar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook 30 to 45 seconds or until thoroughly heated.
  • To serve, arrange chicken on individual plates.
  • Sprinkle with half of cheese. Top each serving with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 544.2, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30

EASY CHEESE BATTER BREAD (A PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)



Easy Cheese Batter Bread (A Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner) image

This hearty casserole bread was a prize winner in the 23rd Bake-Off contest in the early 70's. The moist and chewy bread is even better the second day! *Cooking time(passive time) includes time for bread to rise twice.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Generously grease 1 1/2 or 2 quart casserole dish or 9x5" loaf pan.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, cheese, sugar,salt and yeast; blend well.
  • In small saucepan, heat milk and margarine until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F.).
  • Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture.
  • Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • By hand, stir in remaining 1 cup flour.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
  • Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees F.) until light and doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  • Stir down dough to remove all air bubbles. Turn into prepared casserole dish.
  • Cover; let rise in warm place until ight and doubled in size, 20-25 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Uncover dough.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Remove from casserole dish immediately; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2796.6, Fat 153.4, SaturatedFat 49, Cholesterol 779.2, Sodium 5565.6, Carbohydrate 261.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 11, Protein 89.1

CHOCOLATE PRALINE LAYER CAKE



Chocolate Praline Layer Cake image

This is a wonderful cake we often have at special occasions. It is a Pillsbury bake off winner from many years ago.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup coarsley chopped pecans
1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
pecan halves, if desired
chocolate curls, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream and brown sugar.
  • Cook over low heat just until butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour into two 9-inch round cake pans; sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
  • Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture around edges of pan; spoon remaining batter in center of pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, beat 1 1/4 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  • Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
  • To assemble cake, place 1 layer on serving plate, praline side up.
  • Spread with half of whipped cream.
  • Top with second layer, praline side up; spread top with remaining whipped cream.
  • Garnish with pecan halves and chocolate curls if desired.
  • Store in refrigerator.

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