Garden Patch Squares Recipes

RASPBERRY CRUMBLE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on medium speed just until combined. With the mixer on low, add the vanilla.
• Sift the flour and salt together and, with the mixer on low, slowly add to the butter mixture, mixing until it almost comes together in a ball. Turn the dough out on a board. Lightly pat two-thirds of the dough evenly on the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan and about 1/4-inch up the sides. Spread with the jam, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Mix the granola into the remaining dough with your hands. Break the dough into small bits and distribute it on top of the jam, covering most of the surface. Sprinkle the almonds on top. Bake the bars for 45 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Cool completely and cut into 9 or 12 bars. Sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar.

PECAN SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the crust, beat the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light, approximately 3 minutes. Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter with the mixer on low speed until just combined. Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 18 by 12 by 1-inch baking sheet, making an edge around the outside. It will be very sticky; sprinkle the dough and your hands lightly with flour. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is set but not browned. Allow to cool.
• For the topping, combine the butter, honey, brown sugar, and zests in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, using a wooden spoon to stir. Raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and pecans. Pour over the crust, trying not to get the filling between the crust and the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.

GARDEN PATCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Beat or blend cottage cheese, sour cream, flour, eggs and seasonings.
• Fold into veggies.
• Pour into a 2-quart casserole.
• Top with parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 325°F for 45 minutes.

GARDEN PATCH MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender.
• Stir in zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), beans, tomatoes and hot water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.

CREAMY GARDEN SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450F°. Stir Bisquick, water and green onions in medium bowl until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes.
• Pat dough with floured hands in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Bake about 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool 10 minutes.
• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, dill weed and garlic powder until smooth; spread evenly over crust. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares; top each square with vegetables or cheese. Refrigerate any remaining squares.

GARDEN HARVEST SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Separate dough into 4 long rectangles.
• Place rectangles crosswise in an ungreased 15x10 jelly roll pan; press over bottom and 1 inch up sides to form crust.
• Bake at 375°F for 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool completely.
• In a small bowl,combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill weed, and garlic powder; blend until smooth.
• Spread evenly over cooled crust.
• Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
• At serving time cut into squares.
• Garnish with broccoli, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and carrots.

GARDEN VEGGIE PIZZA SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Roll out crescent rolls onto a large non-stick baking sheet. Stretch and flatten to form a single rectangular shape on the baking sheet. Bake 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
• Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix cream cheese with 1/2 of the ranch dressing mix. Adjust the amount of dressing mix to taste. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Arrange carrots, red bell pepper, broccoli and green onions on top. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour. Cut into bite-size squares to serve.

GARDEN PATCH SQUARES

Steps:

• Unroll crescent roll dough. Press into bottom of 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. Press seams to seal. Prick well with fork. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely.
• Mix cream cheese, dressing mix, relish and mayonnaise until smooth. Spread evenly over baked crust.
• Combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Scatter over cheese mixture, pressing in lightly. Cover with plastic wrap and chill before serving. Cut into small squares.