Jul 17 2026
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Trio Of Appetizers Recipe

Inspired by Mimi's Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

Trio of Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Black and Bleu Quesadilla and Spinach Artichoke Dip with sliced bread. Contains bacon.

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Ingredients

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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders

Method

Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Cut chicken breasts into strips.

  2. 2

    Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip chicken strips in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry Chicken

    Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Drain and Season

    Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Black and Bleu Quesadilla

  1. 6

    Preheat Skillet

    Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 7

    Assemble Quesadilla

    Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with shredded chicken, bleu cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Top with another tortilla.

  3. 8

    Cook Quesadilla

    Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden, then flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  4. 9

    Slice Quesadilla

    Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then cut into wedges.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

  1. 10

    Mix Dip Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.

  2. 11

    Combine Well

    Stir until well combined and creamy.

  3. 12

    Bake Dip

    Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Serve warm with sliced bread.

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