Funday Faves Platter Recipe
Six chicken sliders, cheesy macaroni bites, pretzel bites, chips and salsa
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Ingredients
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Chicken Sliders
Cheesy Macaroni Bites
Pretzel Bites
Chips and Salsa
Method
Chicken Sliders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken Mixture
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Sliders
Shape the chicken mixture into 6 small patties.
- 3
Cook the Sliders
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- 4
Add Cheese and Sauce
In the last minute of cooking, top each slider with a slice of cheddar cheese and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Let melt.
- 5
Assemble the Sliders
Place each slider on a bun and set aside.
Cheesy Macaroni Bites
- 6
Cook the Macaroni
Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
- 8
Prepare for Baking
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- 9
Fill the Muffin Tin
Spoon the macaroni mixture into each muffin cup, filling them three-quarters full.
- 10
Add Bread Crumbs
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of each filled muffin cup.
- 11
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Pretzel Bites
- 12
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 13
Combine Ingredients
Add flour and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 14
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- 15
Shape the Pretzel Bites
Divide the dough into small pieces and shape each into a bite-sized pretzel.
- 16
Boil in Baking Soda Solution
In a pot, boil water and baking soda. Boil each pretzel bite briefly before placing on a baking sheet.
- 17
Bake
Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Chips and Salsa
- 18
Prepare the Chips
Open the bag of tortilla chips and place them in a serving bowl.
- 19
Serve with Salsa
Pour salsa into a small bowl and place it next to the chips for dipping.
