CHEESE AND TORTELLINI KABOBS
1 (9 oz) pkg refrigerated cheese or spinach-filled tortellini 3/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing 6 ounces deli ham, cubed 6 ounces hard salami, sliced 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 pound American cheese, cubed 1/4 pound Swiss cheese, cubed 36 (4-inch) frilled toothpicks
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
Place Italian dressing, ham, salami, red and green pepper in large resealable plastic food bag. Tightly seal bag. Turn bag several times to coat ingredients well. Place in 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 hours.
TO SERVE: Drain marinated ingredients. Thread tortellini, ham, salami, peppers and cheese on toothpicks.
Makes 36 appetizers Source: Land O Lakes Magazine, July 2000 |