1-Avocado Eggrolls from The Cheesecake Factory
 

Made with egg rolls, avocados, and veggies, recreate this beloved vegetarian snack at home in just 20 minutes.

Serves: 8 
Preparation Time: 15 minutes 
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Nutritional facts per serving: 

Calories 288. 
Total Fat 18 g. 
Carbs 28 g. 
Protein 6 g. 
Sodium 219 mg


Ingredients:

Cilantro dipping sauce:
¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Egg roll:
1 cup of vegetable oil
3 avocados, peeled and seeded
1 Roma tomato, minced
¼ cup red onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 egg roll wrappers

Preparation:

Mix together the ingredients for the cilantro dipping sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
Preheat a large pot with oil over medium-high heat. Oil temperature should reach 350°F and there should be enough oil to cover the rolls, about 3 to 4 inches deep
Mash avocados in a bowl. Mix in tomato, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Position avocado mixture onto the middle of an egg roll wrapper. Fold wrapper on top of mixture and roll until the mixture is fully wrapped. Secure edges of the wrapper by pressing with water using your finger. Repeat for the remaining mixture and wrappers.
Deep-fry rolls in the pot of hot oil for at least 2 minutes or until all sides are golden brown.
Remove from pot with tongs and place onto a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve with the cilantro dipping sauce on the side.

2-The Spinach and Artichoke Dip from Applebee’s


Cooked spinach and artichokes blended with 3 different types of melted cheese… What’s not to love about this delicious snack?

Serves: 10  
Preparation Time: 5 minutes 
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Nutritional facts per serving: 

Calories 228. 
Total Fat 15 g. 
Carbs 12 g.
Protein 13 g.
Sodium 418 mg

Ingredients:

1 10-ounce bag spinach, diced
2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, diced
1 cup Parmesan-Romano cheese mix, grated
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
16 ounces garlic alfredo sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
Transfer into a slow-cooker. Set on high and cook for 30 minutes.
Serve while hot.

3-Copycat Mozzarella Sticks from TGI Fridays


Homemade and way tastier than the original restaurant version, what’s not to love about these 15-minute ‘soft on the inside, crispy on the outside’ deep-fried mozzarella sticks?

Serves: 16 
Preparation Time: 10 minutes 
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Nutritional facts per serving: 

calories 118. 
total fat 7 g. 
saturated fat 4 g. 
carbs 8 g. 
sugar 1 g. 
fibers 0 g. 
protein 7 g. 
sodium 340 mg

 Ingredients:

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs
½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
8 pieces mozzarella string cheese
1-quart vegetable oil
Marinara sauce

Preparation:

Add flour to a bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, mix eggs and milk. Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic salt, and seasoning salt in a third bowl and mix well.
Line baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside.
Cut mozzarella pieces in half vertically so that you will end up with 16 mozzarella sticks. Then, for each piece, dredge first in flour, followed by egg wash, and third in breadcrumb mixture. Dredge again in egg wash and breadcrumbs for a thicker coat. Place pieces on a prepared baking sheet and place in freezer for at least 1 hour or overnight.
To prepare mozzarella sticks to preheat deep fryer to 350°F.
About 4 sticks at a time, deep fry for about 30 seconds or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a rack or plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Serve warm with marinara sauce.