KitchenAid KB26G1XAC5 Quick guide

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5 & 6 QUART STAND MIXER
iNSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
1-800-541-6390
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Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
We're so confident
the quality of our
)roducts meets the
standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
Stand Mixer should fail
within the first year of ownership,
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an
identical or comparable replacement
to your door free of charge and
arrange to have your "failed" Stand
Mixer returned to us. Your
replacement unit will also be covered
by our one year full warranty. Please
follow these instructions to receive
this quality service.
If you reside in the 50 United
States and your KitchenAid Stand
Mixer should fail within the first year
of ownership, simply call our toll-free
Customer Satisfaction Center at
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address. (No P.O. Box Numbers,
please.)
When you receive your replacement
Stand Mixer, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your
"failed" Stand Mixer, In the carton,
include your name and address on a
sheet of paper along with a copy of
the proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages 3
and 4.
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales
receipt showing the date of purchase
of your Stand Mixer. Proof of
purchase will assure you of in-
warranty service.
Before you use your Stand Mixer,
please fill out and mail your product
registration card packed with the
unit, This card will enable us to
contact you in the unlikely event of a
product safety notification and assist
us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
This card does not verify your
warranty.
Pleasecomplete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Store Name

Table of Contents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty ........................................... Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................ Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards ........................................................................................ 2
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 3
For the 50 United States and District of Columbia ....................................... 3
For Puerto Rico ........................................................................................... 4
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires ......................................... 4
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico ........... 4
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ..................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements ...................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting Problems ................................................................................. 5
About Your Mixer
Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Features ........................................................................... 6
Assembling Your Bowl Lift Mixer ....................................................................... 7
Assembling Your Pouring Shield ........................................................................ 8
Using Your KitchenAid _ Attachments ................................................................ 9
Mixing Time ...................................................................................................... 9
Mixer Use .......................................................................................................... 9
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................... 10
Beater to Bowl Clearance ................................................................................. 10
Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers .......................................................... 11
Mixing Pips...................................................................................................... 12
Egg Whites ............................................................................................... 13
Whipped Cream ........................................................................................ 13
Attacbments and Accessories - General Instructions ........................................ 14
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ................................................................ 15
Cakes and Frostings ......................................................................................... 25
Cookies, Bars, and Candies .............................................................................. 38
Pies and Desserts ............................................................................................. 48
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ........................................................................ 53
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough ...................... 53
Bread Making Tips .................................................................................... 54
KitcbenAid Attachments and Accessories ....................................................... 78

Yoursafetyand the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt
you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.not followed.
iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1, Read all instructions
2, To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not pLatStand Mixer in water
or other liquid,
3. Close supervision is necessary when this or any appliance is used near
children.
4. Unplug Stand Mixer from outlet when not in use, before platting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
spatulas and other utensils away from beater during operation to reduce
the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the Stand Mixer,
6, Do not operate Stand Mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the Stand
Mixer malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment, Call the KitchenAid Customer
Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 for more information.
7, The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause
fire, electrical shock or injury,
8, Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors,
9, Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter,
10. Remove flat beater, wire whip or dough hook from Stand Mixer before washing.
11. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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KitchenAid ®Stand Mixer Warranty for
the 50 United States and District of Columbia
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner For Stand
Mixers operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia.
Length of KitchenAid Will Pay
Warranty: For Your Choice of:
One Year Full Warranty
From date o[ purchase.
Hassle-Free
Replacement of your
Stand Mixer. See inside
front cover For details
on how to arrange for
service, or call the
Customer Satisfaction
Center toll-free at
1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts
and repair labor costs
to correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center. See the
KitchenAid ®Stand
Mixer Warranty for
Puerto Rico on page 4
for details on how to
arrange for service.
KitchenAid Will Not
Pay For:
A. Repairs when Stand
Mixer is used in
other than normal
single family home
use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your Stand
Mixer to an
Authorized Service
Center,
D. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs
for Stand Mixers
operated outside the
50 United States
and District of
Columbia.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

KitchenAid ® Stand Mixer Warranty
for Puerto Rico
A limited one year warranty extends
to the purchaser and any succeeding
owner for Stand Mixers operated in
Puerto Rico. During the warranty
period, all service must be handled by
an Authorized KitchenAid Service
Center. Please bring the Stand Mixer,
or ship it prepaid and insured, to the
nearest Authorized Service Center. Call
toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to learn the
location of a Service Center near you.
Your repaired Stand Mixer will be
returned to you prepaid and insured.
Arranging for Service
after the Warranty Expires
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
For service information, call toll-free
1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Arranging for Service Outside
the United States and Puerto Rico
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer Stand Mixer for information on how
or the store where you purchased the to obtain service,
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
To order accessories or replacement Customer Satisfaction Center,
parts for your Stand Mixer, call toll- KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
free 1-800-541-6390 or write to: Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.

Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your Stand
Mixer is printed on the serial plate.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Troubleshooting Problems
Please read the following before
calling your service center.
1. The Stand Mixer may warm up
during use. Under heavy loads with
extended mixing time periods, you
may not be able to comfortably
touch the top of the unit. This is
normal.
2. The Stand Mixer may emit a
pungent odor, especially when
new. This is common with electric
motors.
3. If the flat beater hits the bowl,
stop the Stand Mixer. See "Beater
to Bowl Clearance," page 10.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt
showing the date of purchase. Proof
of purchase will assure you of
in-warranty service.
If your Stand Mixer should
malfunction or fail to operate,
please check the following:
- Is the Stand Mixer plugged in?
- Is the fuse in the circuit to the Stand
Mixer in working order? If you have
a circuit breaker box, be sure the
circuit is closed.
- Turn the Stand Mixer off for 10-15
seconds, then turn it back on. If the
mixer still does not start, allow it to
cool for 30 minutes before turning it
back on.
- If the problem is not due to one of
the above items, see "Arranging for
Service" on page 4.
- Do not return the Stand Mixer to
the retailer as they do not provide
service.

Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Features
Motor Head
Attachment Hub
(see page 14)
Speed
Controm
Knob
Bowl Height
Adjustment
Screw
Attachment
Knob
Bowl Lift Handle
(not shown)
Beater
Shaft
--Stainless Steel
Bowl
Locating Pins
Bowl Support Bowl Handle
Dough Hook
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Flat Beater
Wire Whip

Assembling Your Bowl Lift Mixer
To Attach Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Fit bowl supports over locating pins.
4. Press down on back of bowl until
bowl pin snaps into spring latch.
5. Raise bowl before mixing.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
3. Turn beater to left, hooking beater
over the pin on shaft.
4. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove Flat Beater, Wire
Whip, Or Dough Hook
1. Slide speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Press beater upward and turn
right.
3. Pull beater from beater shaft.
To Raise Bowl
Household Stand Mixer
Speed Control
1. Rotate handle to straighbup
position.
2. Bowl must always be in raised,
locked position when mixing.
To Lower Bowl
1. Rotate handle back and down.
To Remove Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position
3. Remove flat beater, wire whip, or
dough hook.
4. Grasp bowl handle and lift straight
up and off locating pins.
To Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip,
or Dough Hook
1. Slide speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Slip flat beater on beater shaft.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Speed control lever should always be
set on lowest speed for starting, then
gradually moved to desired higher
speed to avoid splashing ingredients
out of bowl. See page 11 for Speed
Control Guide.
Auto-Reset Motor Protection
If the Stand Mixer stops due to
overload, slide the speed control lever
to OFF. After a few minutes, the
stand mixer will automatically reset.
Slide the Speed Control Lever to the
desired speed and continue mixing.
If the unit does not restart, see
"Troubleshooting Problems" on
page 5.

Assembling Your Pouring Shield*
To Attach Wide Mouth Pouring
Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Attach desired accessory (flat
beater, dough hook or wire whip)
and bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in up position.
5. Slide pouring shield collar around
beater shaft, centering collar over rim
of bowl. Then, rotate opening in
collar toward front of Stand Mixer.
Chute
Guides
6. Fit tabs on the side of pouring
chute into notches on the collar.
7. Fit the three notched guides on
bottom of chute along rim of bowl.
To Remove Wide Mouth Pouring
Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Remove pouring chute from collar.
3. Slide pouring shield collar off bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in down
position and remove accessory and
bowl.
To Use Pouring Shields
1. Pour ingredients into bowl through
chute portion of shield.
2. Important: when using the Wide
Mouth Pouring Shield make sure the
guides on the bottom of the chute
rest on the rim of the bowl to keep
ingredients from falling outside the
bowl as they are added.
To Attach Pouring Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Attach desired accessory (flat
beater, dough hook or wire whip)
and bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in up
position.
5. Place the back half of the shield
(without the chute) on rim of
the bowl.
Pouring
Chute
'i
6. Insert the tabs on the front half of
the shield (with the chute) under
the tab openings on the back half
of the shield, then lower the shield
to lock into place.
To Remove Pouring Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Lift pouring chute from bowl.
3. Slide back half of the shield off
bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in down
position and remove accessory and
bowl.
To Use Pouring Shields
1. Pour ingredients into howl
through chute portion of shield.
If Pouring Shield is Included.

Using Your KitchenAid ®Attachments
Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures:
Wi re
cakes biscuits
creamed frostings quick breads
candies meat loaf
cookies mashed potatoes
pie pastry
Whip for mixtures that need air incorporated:
eggs sponge cakes
egg whites angel food cakes
heavy cream mayonnaise
boiled frostings some candies
Dough Hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs:
breads coffee cakes
rolls buns
Mixing Time
Your KitchenAid ®Stand Mixer will mix
faster and more thoroughly than
most other electric Stand Mixers.
Therefore, the mixing time in most
recipes must be adjusted to avoid
overbeating. With cakes, for example,
beating time may be half as long as
with other Stand Mixers.
Mixer Use
injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts or bruises.
NOTE: Do not scrape bowl while
Stand Mixer is operating.
The bowl and beater are designed to
provide thorough mixing without
frequent scraping. Scraping the bowl
once or twice during mixing is usually
sufficient. Turn unit off before
scraping.
The Stand Mixer may warm up during
use. Under heavy loads with extended
mixing time, you may not be able to
comfortably touch the top of the
unit. This is normal.

Care And Cleaning
Bowl, white flat heater and white
dough hook may be washed in an
automatic dishwasher. Or, clean them
thoroughly in hot sudsy water and
rinse completely before drying. Wire
whip, burnished dough hook and
burnished flat beater should be hand
washed and dried immediately. Do
not wash wire whip, burnished
dough hook and burnished flat
beater in a dishwasher. Do not store
beaters on shaft.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug
Stand Mixer before cleaning. Wipe
Stand Mixer with a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use household/commercial
cleaners. Do not immerse in water.
Wipe off beater shaft frequently,
removing any residue that may
accumulate.
Beater To Bowl Clearance
Your Stand Mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the
bottom of the bowl. If, for any reason, the flat beater hits the bottom of the
bowl or is too far away from the bowl, you can correct the clearance easily.
1. Unplug Stand Mixer.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Attach flat beater.
4. Adjust so flat beater just clears
bottom surface of bowl when in
lifted position by turning screw (A)
clockwise to raise the bowl and
counterclockwise to lower the
bowl. Just a slight turn is all that is
required: the screw will not rotate
more than _/4turn (90 degrees) in
either direction. (The full range of
adjustment is _/_turn, or 180
degrees.)
5. Place bowl lift handle in up
position to check clearance.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if necessary.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the
flat beater will not strike on the
bottom or side of the bowl. If the flat
beater or the wire whip is so close
that it strikes the bottom of the
bowl, coating may wear off the
beater or vvires on whip may vvear.
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Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers
All speeds have the Soft Start TM feature which automatically starts the Stand
Mixer at a lower speed to help prevent ingredient splash-out and "flour puff" at
startup then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal )erformance.
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter,
and add liquids to dry ingredients. Do
not use STIR speed to mix or knead
yeast doughs.
SLOW MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster
stirring. Use to mix and knead yeast
doughs, heavy batters and candies,
start mashing potatoes or other
vegetables, cut shortening into flour,
mix thin or splashy batters. Use with
Can Opener attachment.
MIXING,
BEATING For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as
cookies. Use to combine sugar and
shortening and to add sugar to egg
whites for meringues. Medium speed for
cake mixes. Use with: Food Grinder,
Rotor Slicer/Shredder, Pasta Roller, and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
BEATING,
CREAMING For medium fast beating (creaming) or
whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High speed
for cake mixes. Use with Citrus Juicer
attachment.
FAST BEATING,
WHIPPING
10 FAST WHIPPING
For whipping cream, egg whites, and
boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites or for final whipping of
mashed potatoes. Use with Pasta Maker
and Grain Mill attachments.
NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds
under heavy loads, such as when using
Pasta Maker or Grain Mill attachments.
Use Speed 2 to mix or knead yeast doughs. Use of any other speed creates high
potential for unit failure,
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Mixing Tips
Converting Your Recipe
for the Mixer
The mixing instructions for recipes in
this book can guide you in converting
your own favorite recipes for
preparation with your KitchenAid
Stand Mixer. Look for recipes similar
to yours and then adapt your recipes
to use the procedures in the similar
KitchenAid recipes.
For example, the "quick mix"
method (sometimes referred to as the
"dump" method) is ideal for simple
cakes, such as the Quick Yellow Cake
and Easy White Cake included in this
book, This method calls for
combining dry ingredients with most
or all liquid ingredients in one step.
More elaborate cakes, such as
Caramel Walnut Banana Torte,
should be prepared using the
traditional cake mixing method, With
this method, sugar and the
shortening, butter or margarine are
thoroughly mixed (creamed) before
other ingredients are added,
For all cakes, mixing times may
change because your KitchenAid
Stand Mixer works more quickly than
other mixers. In general, mixing a
cake with the KitchenAid _Stand
Mixer will Lake about half the Lime
called for in most cake recipes,
To help determine the ideal mixing
time, observe the batter or dough
and mix only until it has the desired
appearance described in your recipe,
such as "smooth and creamy,"
To select the best mixing speeds,
use the Speed Control Guide on
pages 11 and 13.
Adding Ingredients
Always add ingredients as close to
side of bowl as possible, not directly
into moving beater. The Pouring
Shield can be used to simplify adding
ingredients,
NOTE: If ingredients in very bottom
of bowl are not thoroughly mixed,
then the beater is not far enough into
the bowl, See "Beater to Bowl
Clearance," page 10.
Cake Mixes
When preparing packaged cake
mixes, use Speed 2 for low speed,
Speed 4 for medium speed, and
Speed 6 for high speed. For best
results, mix for the time stated on the
package directions.
Adding Nuts, Raisins, or
Candied Fruits
Follow individual recipes for
guidelines on including these
ingredients. In general, solid materials
should be folded in the last few
seconds of mixing on STIR Speed. The
batter should be thick enough to
prevent the fruit or nuts from sinking
to the bottom of the pan during
baking. Sticky fruits should be dusted
with flour for better distribution in
the batter.
Liquid Mixtures
Mixtures containing large amounts of
liquid ingredients should be mixed at
lower speeds to avoid splashing.
Increase speed only after mixture has
thickened.
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Egg Whites
Place room temperature egg whites in
clean, dr}/bowl. Attach bowl and wire
whip. To avoid splashing, gradually
turn to designated speed and whip to
desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1 egg white .......GRADUALLYto 10
2-4 egg whites ........GRADUALLYto 8
6 or more
egg whites ........GRADUALLYto 8
Whipping Stages
With }/our KitchenAid _Stand Mixer,
egg whites whip quickly. So, watch
carefully to avoid overwhipping. This
list tells you what to expect.
Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles.
Begins to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are fine and compact;
product is white.
Soft Peak
Tips of peaks fall over when wire
whip is removed.
Almost Stiff
Sharp peaks form when wire whip is
removed, but whites are actually soR.
Stiff but not Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are uniform
in color and glisten.
Stiff and Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are speckled
and dull in appearance.
Whipped Cream
Pour cold whipping cream into chilled
bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip. To
avoid splashing, graduall}/turn to
designated speed and whip to desired
stage. See cbart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
}/_cup (50 mL)........GRADUALLYto 10
}/_cup (125 mL) .....GRADUALLYto 10
1 cup (250 mL)........ GRADUALLYto 8
1 pint (500 mL).......GRADUALLYto 8
Whipping Stages
Watch cream closely during
whipping. Because }!our KitchenAid
Stand Mixer whips so quickly, there
are just a few seconds between
whipping stages. Look for these
characteristics:
Begins to Thicken
Cream is thick and custardqike.
Holds Its Shape
Cream Forms soft peaks when wire
whip is removed. Can be Folded into
other ingredients when making
desserts and sauces.
Stiff
Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks
when wire whip is removed. Use for
topping on cakes or desserts, or filling
for cream puffs,
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Attachments and Accessories
General Information
KitchenAid Attachments are designed to assure long life. The attachment
power shaft and hub socket are of a square design, to eliminate any possibility
of slipping during the transmission of power to the attachment. The hub and
shaft housing are tapered to assure a snug fit, even after prolonged use and
wear. KitchenAid ®Attachments require no extra power unit to operate them;
the power unit is built-in.
Attachment
Knob Attachment
Power Shaft_
Hinged
Hub Cover
Attachment
Hub Socket
_Not part of mixer.
Housing
Attachment
Housing
General Instructions
To Attach
1. Turn Stand Mixer off and unplug.
2. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Flip up hinged hub cover.
4. Insert attachment shaft housing
into attachment hub, making
certain that attachment power
shaft fits into square attachment
hub socket. It may be necessary to
rotate attachment back and forth.
When attachment is in proper
position, the pin on the
attachment will fit into the notch
on the hub rim.
5. Tighten attachment knob by
turning clockwise until attachment
is completely secured to Stand
Mixer.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove
1. Turn Stand Mixer off and unplug.
2. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise. Rotate
attachment slightly back and forth
while pulling out.
3. Replace attachment hub cover.
Tighten attachment knob by
turning it clockwise.
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Crabmeat Dip
1 package (8 oz.) light
cream cheese
?cup reduced-fat
cottage cheese
cup reduced-calorie
mayonnat_e
Ican (6_ oz.)
cmbmeat, flaked
?tablespoon lemon
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3tablespoons chopped
green onions
teaspoon garlic"salt
3 drops hot pepper
sauce
Place cream cheese, cottage cheese, and
mayonnaise in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat
beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about 1
minute, or until well blended. Stop and scrape
bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Turn to Speed
6 and beat about 1 minute, or until all ingredients
are combined.
Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve with assorted
crackers or raw vegetables.
Yield: 24 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per serving: About 42 cal, 4 g pro, 1 g carb, 3 g fat,
12 mg chol, 180 mg sod.
Creamy Pineapple Fruit Dip
4 ounces light cream
cheese
cup mar:shmallow
cream
1 can (8 oz.) crushed
pineapple, well
drained
2 teaspoons grated
orange peel
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about
30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Add
marshmallow cream, pineapple, and orange peel.
Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 30 seconds. Stop
and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about
30 seconds. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve with
sliced fresh fruit, if desired.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per serving: About 61 cal, 1 g pro, 11 g carb,
2 g fat, 3 mg chol, 58 mg sod.
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Layered Mexican Dip
7package (B oz.) light
cream cheese
cup shredded hot
pepper Monterey
Jack cheese
cup bean or black
bean dip
cup thtck and chunky
salsa
cup chopped green
onions
cup sliced pitted n'pe
olives
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about
30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Add Monterey
Jack cheese. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about
30 seconds.
Spread cheese mixture on 10qnch serving plate to
within 1 or 2 inches of edge. Spread bean dip over
cheese. Spread salsa over bean dip. Top with
onions and olives. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
Yield: 12 servings (1/4cup per serving).
Per serving: About 70 cal, 4 g pro, 3 g carb,
5 g fat, 12 mg chol, 265 mg sod.
Fiesta Cheesecake Appetizer
2 packages (8 oz.
each) light cream
cheese, softened
7package (7.25 oz.)
raco seasoning mix
3 eggs
2 cups shredded
Marble-Jack cheese
7can (4 oz.) green
chilies
7cup Itght sour cream
7cup solsa
Place cream cheese and taco seasoning mix in mixer
bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to
Speed 6 and beat about 1_/_minutes, or until fluffy.
Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed 4 and add
eggs, one at a time, beating about 15 seconds after
each addition. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheese
and green chilies. Turn to STIR Speed and mix 15
seconds.
Pour mixture into greased 9qnch springform pan.
Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, or until knife inserted
near center comes out clean. Remove from oven
and spread with sour cream. Return to oven and
bake 5 minutes longer. Cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate
3 to 8 hours. Before serving, remove outer ring and
spread top of cheesecake with salsa. Serve with
taco chips, if desired.
Yield: 20 servings (1 wedge per serving).
Per serving: About 136 cal, 7 g pro, 5 g carb,
9 g fat, 59 mg chol, 421 mg sod.
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Nutty Cheese Ball
?cup shredded sharTp
Cheddar cheese
?cup shredded Swiss
cheese
?package (8 oz.) light
cream cheese
2tablespoons chopped
flesh chives
2teaspoons
Worcester:shire sauce
teaspoon paprika
teaspoon garh'c
powder
cup finely chopped
pecans
Place all ingredients, except pecans, in mixer bowl.
Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to
Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until well
blended.
On waxed paper, shape mixture into a ball. Roll ball
in chopped pecans. Wrap in waxed paper.
Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with assorted
crackers or raw vegetables.
Yield: 24 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per serving: About 65 cal, 4 g pro, 1 g carb, 5 g fat,
13 mg chol, 109 mg sod.
Spinach and Cheese Crostini
?baguette Ioaf} cut
into #-inch slices
2 teaspoons butter or
margarine
cup finely chopped
onion
7 clove garlic', minced
7 package (9 oz.)
frozen chopped
spinach, thawed and
squeezed dry
7 package (8 oz.) light
cream cheese
cup roasted red
peppers
cup shredded
Cheddar cheese
Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Sake at
375°F for 4 to 6 minutes, or until toasted. Set aside.
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes,
or until softened. Add spinach. Cook and stir 30 to
60 seconds, or until warm. Cool slightly.
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2, mix about
30 seconds. Add spinach mixture. Continuing on
Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds. Add red peppers.
Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds.
Spread spinach mixture on toasted baguette slices.
Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon Cheddar
cheese. Sake at 375°F for 5 to 8 minutes, or
until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Serve
warm.
Yield: 12 servings (2 crostini per serving).
Per serving: About 141 cal, 6 g pro, 16 g carb,
6 g fat, 12 mg chol, 324 mg sod.
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Mushroom-Onion Tartlets
Pastry Crusts
4 oz. hght cream
cheese
3tablespoons butter
or margarine, divided
cup plus 7teaspoon
aft-purpose flour
8 oz. fresh
mushrooms, coarsely
chopped
cup chopped green
onions
Filling
?egg
teaspoon dried
thyme leaves
cup shredded Swiss
cheese
To make Pastry Crusts, place cream cheese and
2 tablespoons butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat
about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add 3_clap
flour. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute, or
until well blended. Form mixture into a ball. Wrap
in waxed paper and chill 1 hour. Clean mixer bowl
and beater.
To make Filling, melt remaining 1 tablespoon
butter in 10dnch skillet over medium heat. Add
mushrooms and onions. Cook and stir until tender.
Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
Divide chilled dough into 24 pieces. Press each
piece into miniature muffin clap (greased, if
desired).
For Filling, place egg, remaining 1 teaspoon flour,
and thyme in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat
beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about
30 seconds. Stir in cheese and cooled mushroom
mixture. Spoon into pastry-lined muffin cups. Bake
at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until egg mixture
is puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tartlets per serving).
Per serving: About 98 cal, 4 g pro, 8 g carb,
6 g fat, 33 mg chol, 83 mg sod.
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