Prepare mashed potatoes by following the recommended microwave instructions on package.
In mixing bowl, place mashed potatoes and cheese.
Using a rubber spatula, gently combine mashed potatoes and cheese. Be very careful not to over-mix.
Place 3/4 cup mashed potatoes in a martini glass.
Stand 3 pieces of crisped prosciutto into mashed potatoes around rim of martini glass so they extend from the mashed potatoes about an inch.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon peas evenly over mashed potatoes.
Top lightly with a pinch of crispy fried shallots.
Garnish with a skewer of grape tomatoes.
Stuffed MushroomsPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 20 minutesYields: 10 servings1 pound Bob Evans Savory Sage Sausage OR 1 pound Bob Evans Italian Sausage Roll1/2 box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained (10 ounces)1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs1/4 cup shredded Italian three cheese blend, divided50 cleaned mushroom caps
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In large skillet, cook and crumble sausage until brown. Remove and place in large mixing bowl.
Squeeze liquid out of spinach.
Mix into the sausage mixture: spinach, bread crumbs, and half of the cheese, blend well.
Lightly spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
Form balls with about a tablespoon of sausage mixture, and place in cleaned mushroom caps.
Top stuffed mushrooms with remaining cheese blend.
Place mushroom caps on baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
Sausage PinwheelsMake ahead and freeze, then pull out and bake when unexpected guests pop in.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesYields: 36 servings1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll, at room temperature1 can crescent roll dough (8 ounces)
Remove crescent roll dough from can. Do not separate rolls.
On top of a piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil, pinch triangles together, and then pinch the rectangles together to form a long rectangle that is about 18 x 14 inches, gently pulling dough as needed.
Carefully spread sausage in an even layer over dough.
Roll dough lengthwise to form a long roll.
Wrap in the plastic wrap or foil. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Using a serrated knife, cut dough into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until sausage is cooked through.
Drain off any juices. Serve hot.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Serving suggestion: This recipe may be doubled. Pinwheels may be frozen after slicing. When ready to serve, thaw slices in refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes and bake.
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