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Let’s get ready for the Big Game!

Kristyn — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:00:35 +0000

I always spend at least 2 weeks planning and curating the perfect spread for our family to munch on. With the new year upon us, I have been sticking to my New Year’s resolution of a healthier lifestyle. With celebrations of the holidays behind us, I’ve had no real reason to indulge until the upcoming big game.

To stick with my resolution, I started to look for ideas outside of the box. I love having wings while watching football, and chips with dip are always a given. So I thought, what if I could combine my love for chicken wings and dip but still stick to the healthier side? I came across this TRISCUIT Easy Buffalo Chicken Spread which hit all the marks I was looking for. I get the crunch of the chips in the form of Triscuit Crackers, and my cravings for wings in the form of Buffalo sauce and shredded chicken. And this recipe leaves room to trade out ingredients for more healthy options (check the tips section for all those delicious details).

TRISCUIT Easy Buffalo Chicken Spread

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Makes 3 cups spread or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each.

What You Need

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 container (5.3 oz.) plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
3 Tbsp. Buffalo wing sauce
1 cup shredded white meat from 1 rotisserie chicken
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped, divided
2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese
TRISCUIT Crackers

Make It

Beat Neufchatel, yogurt and wing sauce in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
Add chicken, celery and 3 Tbsp. onions; mix well.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Top with blue cheese and remaining onions before serving with the crackers.Tips

Tips

Rotisserie Chicken

Using a rotisserie chicken makes this delicious spread super easy to prepare. After shredding the 1 cup white breast meat needed to prepare this recipe, refrigerate the remaining chicken up to 2 days before using as desired.

Serving Suggestion

For added flavor and crunch, serve this flavorful spread with carrot and celery sticks in addition to the crackers.

Note

This delicious chicken spread can be refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.

Nutrition Notes

By using better-for-you products, including Neufchatel cheese, nonfat Greek-style yogurt and white meat chicken, we’ve made this version of the classic spread a smart choice for your next gathering with family or friends.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 160 calories, 6g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, <1g total sugars includes 0g added sugars, 6g protein, 2%DV Vitamin A, 0%DV Vitamin C, 0%DV Vitamin D, 2%DV calcium, 8%DV iron, 4%DV potassium

This dip was so easy to make! My husband had no idea I substituted for all the healthier options. So be sure to head down to your local commissary before the Big Game and grab all the ingredients for TRISCUIT Easy Buffalo Chicken Spread.

Let’s Have a Spring Celebration!

Kristyn — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:45:53 +0000

Spring is in the air, and it is time to celebrate! I know that we are looking forward to warmer weather and even toying with the idea of having some outdoor, socially distanced gatherings once we are allowed the opportunity.

Pre-COVID I loved hosting any type of gathering. I would go crazy with appetizers, courses, décor, and activities. Now I am hoping to have a small gathering this spring to bring a few of my friends together I haven’t seen in almost a year. Yet, the thought of cooking for more than just my family makes me a little nervous. Will I have enough time to cook everything while trying to keep the kids on task for virtual school? Well, I already know the answer to that is a big, fat N-O, but I have found some incredible recipes that are quick, easy, and will please the masses (only 5-10 per household per most regulations). These recipes will even utilize some of those non-perishables you decided to stock up at the beginning of quarantine.

Strawberry-Chicken Salad Topper

Now for our household, I always keep cans of chicken on hand in our pantry- even pre-quarantine. It has been a main staple since I was a kid. If you need something quick to grab as a snack or even a meal, that little can packs a lot of protein and is super filling. I can’t even tell you how many deployment/duty nights this Mama just popped open a can, grabbed a box of crackers, and binged watched Hallmark movies after the kids were in bed or how many chicken salad sandwiches the kids have had made with canned chicken. This recipe is hands-down better than any other I have found. It gives you the savory and sweet, plus it will please both adults and kids. And the best part is, you don’t have to cook a single thing- 5 ingredients and you are done! Totally something to celebrate!

Ingredients

10 strawberries, divided
1 can (12.5 oz.) chunk white meat chicken in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp. chopped green onions, divided
30 RITZ Garlic Butter Crackers

Preparation

Cut 8 strawberries into 30 thin slices; reserve for later use. Chop remaining strawberries.
Combine chicken and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Add chopped strawberries and 2 Tbsp. onions; mix lightly.
Top crackers with reserved strawberry slices, chicken salad, and remaining onions.

Now for those who are like my husband and enjoy a little more kick to their celebrations, I have found the perfect Buffalo Chicken Salad Topper. This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breast, but I used canned chicken and it was delicious!

Buffalo Chicken Salad Topper

Ingredients

3 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (3/4 lb.)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
5 Tbsp. Buffalo wing sauce, divided
30 TRISCUIT Crackers
3 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese

Preparation

Heat grill to medium heat.
Season chicken with pepper. Grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Cool.
Chop chicken; place in a medium bowl. Add carrots and celery; mix well.
Mix mayonnaise and 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) wing sauce until blended. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
Spoon chicken mixture onto crackers; top with cheese. Drizzle lightly with remaining wing sauce.

I hope you all have something incredible to celebrate this coming Spring- whether a holiday, a birthday, or just life in general.

Make sure you head over to your local Commissary to grab all your ingredients for these incredible recipes today!

Simply Delicious…..Triscuits!

My Military Savings — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 19:01:04 +0000

TRISCUIT has been a favorite snack in many homes, including mine! And now TRISCUIT is offering a new line up of Organic snacks.

TRISCUIT Organic comes in Original, Cracked Pepper and Thin Crisps, and they are baked with simple, real food ingredients. Trust in the name, as they bring you….

USDA Certified Organic
Non-GMO Project Verified
100% whole grain wheat
No artificial colors
No artificial flavors

My favorite way to enjoy these is with a yummy mango salsa! Grab yourself a big enough bowl to feed a crowd because this recipe is one for the books!

MANGO SALSA:

2-3 Mangos
1/3 red onion
1 tomato

Dice mangos, onion and tomato. Add in about 1 tsp. of salt, squeeze in one lime, and depending on your taste, add in some cilantro!

Mix it all up and serve with organic TRISCUIT. Family and friends will absolutely love the combo, too! Whatever your favorite way to eat TRISCUIT, there is now a yummy organic option without sacrificing the delicious TRISCUIT taste you’ve come to love.

For more recipes, savings and great deals, check out www.NabiscoMilitary.com

Snack happy with the NEW Nabisco Triscuit crackers!

Rebecca — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:23:24 +0000

Cheese and Crackers! Who doesn’t love cheese and crackers!? I know I do. It is a staple for any time of day or night. I like to mix it up a little, and Triscuit makes it so easy to do that! Whether you are using their original flavor, or any one of the delicious flavors they have available right now, you can become your own master chef.

But, did you know, Triscuit has 4 NEW flavors!? Avocado, Cilantro and Lime, Four Cheese and Herb, Romano Cheese and Honey, and Smoked Gouda Mini’s – look for them on a commissary shelf near you. The realm of snacking just got a whole lot bigger! Make a Triscuit Pizza, use one of the flavors crumbled into your favorite salad, or make a Triscuit Tuna sandwich – the possibilities are endless. Mix and match your favorite Triscuits, grab some new recipes, and turn the cracker world upside down!

We love our Triscuits and they stay in stock at our house. They are the perfect late night snack for small tummies, and even big tummies. Make sure you add these to your party table. They are delicious with dips and meats, too. Made without GMO’s, these healthy treats can’t be beat. Don’t take our word for it – check out this yummy recipe below, and find more on the Triscuit website! Of course, we want to know what Triscuit topping makes your list, so share your favorite recipes with us in the comments.

Dill, Feta and Tomato Triscuit

Ingredients needed:

1 tsp. Fresh Dill
2 tbsp. Heirloom Tomatoes
½ Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Feta Cheese
4 Triscuit Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil Crackers

Directions:

Mix Dill, Tomatoes, and Olive Oil together.
Put crackers onto your favorite snacking plate, and top with mixture. Sprinkle Feta cheese on the top of your snack.
ENJOY!

Prep Time: 5 minutes