Appetizers for Everyone with Kraft Heinz!

What is your favorite part of a meal? I feel like the obvious answer is the main dish. I mean, is there anything better than decadent pasta, hearty steak, or yummy seafood?

Well, these appetizers from our friends at Heinz has us reconsidering! With innovative and creative dishes like Mac and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls and Coffee Cola Wings, every bite is like an adventure in your mouth! If you don’t feel like going on a culinary exploration, don’t worry—they also included delicious classics like Hashbrown Cups that anyone will love!

So, what are you waiting for? Start off your dinner party right with these yummy appetizers!

Coffee Cola Wings

Difficulty: Easy • 24 Servings • Total Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 24 oz of Cola
• ¾ cup of Maxwell House Coffee Medium Roast Ground Coffee
• 2 tablespoons of Corn Starch
• 1 tablespoon of Garlic Powder 
• 1 tablespoon of Chili Powder
• 1 tablespoon of Salt 
• 24 pieces of Fried Chicken Wings 
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 oz scallions

Directions:

1. Start by making a bouquet garni of Maxwell House Coffee Medium Roast. Place it in a pot and add your cola.
2. Turn the heat on medium and let the coffee infuse into the cola for about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
3. In a clean pan with the heat off add your cool coffee cola, followed by corn starch and the rest of the seasoning. Whisk well to avoid any lumps from forming with the corn starch.
4. Turn the heat on medium and continue to whisk until the coffee cola thickens. Once the sauce has thickens, add your chicken wings and toss. Serve and top them off with sesame seeds and scallions.

Meatloaf Sweet Potato Bruschetta

Difficulty: Medium • 10 Servings • Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Heinz Beef Gravy
• 3 Sweet Potatos
• 5 slices Asiago Cheese
• 24 1″ Meatballs
• 2 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 5 Garlic cloves
• 1 oz of Thyme
• Basil to garnish
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Slice your sweet potato into ½ inch rounds. Place it onto a baking sheet and season with olive oil and salt and top with garlic cloves and a few thyme springs.
2. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
3. In a pan add Heinz HomeStyle Beef Gravy followed by the meatballs. Turn the heat on medium. Once it begins to bubble, turn heat off and toss the meatballs in the gravy. 
4. Assemble: Place the sweet potatoes on a serving plate. Add Asiago cheese, followed by meatballs and basil as garnish.

Mac & Cheese Bites

Difficulty: Medium • 12 Servings • Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 packet Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese 
• 1 packet Shake and Bake Breading
• Heinz Ranch Dipping Sauce
• 3 eggs

Directions:

1. Start off by making Kraft Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & Cheese as directed in the box. Once the Kraft Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & Cheese has slightly cooled, make 2 inch balls in diameter, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about 45 minutes. 
3. While the Kraft Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & Cheese balls are in the freezer, set up a breading station. Whisked eggs in one bowl and Shake ‘n Bake Seasoning Coating Mix in another bowl. 
5. Once the Mac and cheese balls are completely frozen, first coat them in the whisked egg and then followed by the Shake ‘n Bake Seasoning Coating Mix. Air fry at 350F for about 7-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Heinz Ranch Dipping Sauce.

Hashbrown Cups

Difficulty: Easy • 6 Servings • Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:  

• 5-6 cups Ore-Ida Hash Browns 
• 5 pieces Oscar Mayer Bacon, diced
• 2 cups Kraft Shredded Mexican Cheese 
• 6 Eggs
• 1 oz green onion, diced
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Coat the cupcake pan with cooking spray. Add about ½ cup of Ore-Ida Shredded  Hash Brown Potatoes to each cup, followed by the diced Oscar Mayer Original Bacon.
2. Add one scrambled egg in each cup, season with salt and pepper and topped with Kraft Shredded Mexican Cheese.
3. Bake at 350F for 7-12 minutes or until eggs are no longer giggly.
4. Remove from the oven and best serve when the cups are still warm.

Mac and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Difficulty: Easy • 15 Servings • Total Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 packet Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese 
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• Egg Roll Wrappers
• 1 tablespoon salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Start by making Kraft Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac &Cheese as instructed on the box. Set aside.
2. Add ground beef to the pan, season it with salt and pepper and cook thoroughly.
3. Once it is cooked, turn the heat off and add the Kraft Deluxe Original Mac & Cheese to the ground beef. Stir until fully incorporated.
4. Once it has fully combined. Scoop spoonfuls of the mix and place them on top of egg roll wrappers. Fold one corner half way over and then the left and right corner and finish rolling.
5. Air fry at 350F for 5-7 minutes until they are golden and wrappers are fully cooked.