Q-9 Healthy Recipes
Healthy Snack Ideas
Q-9 Baked Chili Lime Mahi Mahi
Q-9 Turkey Sliders with Sweet Potato Buns
Q-9 Egg & Asparagus Breakfast Croquettes
Q-9 Zucchini Ranch French Fries

Q-9 Baked Chili Lime Mahi Mahi
Prep Time 5 mins / Cook Time 20 mins / Total Time 25 mins / Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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4 Mahi Mahi fillets
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1 Bag Q-9 Superfood Zesty Chili Lime Heart Puffs
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1/8 tsp. salt
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1/8 tsp. pepper
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1/4 tsp. minced garlic
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3 tsp. lemon juice
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees, Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Then add the Mahi Mahi fillets to the baking sheet.
2. Place Q-9 Zesty Chili Lime Heart puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs,
3. Brush the lemon & Garlic mixture over the raw Mahi Mahi fillets, season with salt and pepper, then top with Q-9 Chili-Lime crumbs
4. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the fillets flake easily and/or reach an internal temperature of 137 degrees F. Remove and Serve immediately.
5. Mahi Mahi should be cooked to around 137 degrees F. Be sure as to not overcook it – as it will dry out quickly.
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Q-9 Classic Ranch Chicken
Prep Time 10 mins / Cook Time 15 mins / Total Time 20 mins / Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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2 Bags Q-9 Superfood Classic Ranch Heart Puffs
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1 pound chicken breasts
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kosher salt and pepper
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1 egg
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Optional: Ranch Dressing
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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(Use a wire baking rack over top of the baking sheet if you have one).
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Add Q-9 Classic Ranch Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs, Put in a bowl.
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Cut chicken into thin strips or bite size nuggets or leave whole. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
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Beat the egg in a bowl.
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Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the Q-9 Ranch crumbs.
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Press the crumbs into the chicken and place on the baking sheet.
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Top with more Q-9 Ranch crumbs if some are leftover and sprinkle with more kosher salt and pepper.
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Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.
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Serve with Ranch dressing if desired.

Q-9 Turkey Sliders with Sweet Potato Buns
Prep: 25 min. + chilling Cook: 45 min. YIELD: 10 servings
Ingredients:
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4 applewood-smoked bacon strips, finely chopped
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1 pound ground turkey
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2 bags Q-9 Superfood White Cheddar Heart Puffs
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 large sweet potatoes
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Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
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Honey Dijon mustard
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons
drippings. Set skillet aside.
2. Add Q-9 White cheddar puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs,
Put in a large bowl
3. Add into bowl, bacon, ground turkey, eggs, Parmesan cheese, fresh cilantro, dried basil, cumin, soy sauce, until well mixed; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 425°. Cut sweet potatoes into 20 slices about 1/2 in. thick. Place slices on an ungreased
baking sheet; bake until sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy, 30-35 minutes. Remove slices; cool on a wire rack.
5. Heat skillet with reserved drippings over medium-high heat. Shape turkey mixture into slider-sized patties.
Cook sliders in batches, 3-4 minutes on each side, taking care not to crowd skillet. Add a pinch of shredded cheddar
after flipping each slider the first time. Cook until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
6. To serve, place each slider on a sweet potato slice; dab with honey Dijon mustard. Cover with a second sweet
potato slice. Pierce with toothpick.

Q-9 Veggie & Ham Casserole
Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 Bag of Q-9 Superfood Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 8 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cook broccoli and cauliflower according to package directions; drain.
2. Add Q-9 Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs,
3. In a small skillet, melt 2 teaspoons butter. Add Q-9 Spinach Parmesan crumbs; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat.
4. In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in ham, pepper and vegetables.
5. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with toasted crumbs. Bake, uncovered, until heated
through, 10-15 minutes.

Q-9 Egg & Asparagus Breakfast Croquettes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min./batch YIELD: 6 servings
Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup 2% milk
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6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped fresh asparagus
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 Bags Q-9 Superfood Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs
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3 large eggs, beaten Oil (canola, peanut or coconut)
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir until thickened (mixture will be thick).
2. Add Q-9 Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs place in shallow bowl
3. Place in another bowl Stir in hard-boiled eggs, asparagus, green onions, cheddar cheese, tarragon, salt, pepper, and Refrigerate 2 hours.
4. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of egg mixture into twelve 3-in.-long ovals. Place beaten eggs in shallow bowl. Roll logs in Q-9 Spinach Parmesan crumbs to coat, then dip in egg and roll again in crumbs, patting to help coating adhere.
5. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

Q-9 Baked Spinach Parmesan Squash
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash (3 medium)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bag Q-9 Superfood Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions :
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Place squash in a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings; toss to coat.
2. Add Q-9 Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs place in shallow bowl
3. Mix Q-9 Spinach Parmesan crumbs and cheese. Dip squash in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere.
Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking.

Q-9 Spicy Wings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. YIELD: 20 servings.
Ingredients:
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2 pounds chicken wings
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
CRUMB TOPPING:
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 bag Q-9 Superfood Classic Ranch Heart Puffs
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2 green onions, sliced diagonally, divided
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 chopped chili peppers, sliced, optional
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Combine next 7 ingredients; add wings and toss to coat.
2. Line a 15x10-in. pan with foil; grease with cooking spray. Bake wings in prepared pan 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake until juices run clear, 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven; keep warm. Add Q-9 Classic Ranch Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add Q-9 Ranch crumbs, one green onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bread crumbs are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
5. To serve, toss wings in sauce. Sprinkle with Q-9 Ranch crumb topping, remaining green onion and chopped chili peppers, if desired. Serve hot.

Q-9 Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Prep Time 5 mins / Cook Time 30 mins / Total Time 35 mins / Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
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1 pound penne pasta
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1 cup 2-percent or skim milk
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1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
(or a mixture of your favorite melting cheeses) -
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese
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3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1 Bag Q-9 SuperFood White Cheddar Heart Puffs
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
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Steam the cauliflower until soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender along with a few tablespoons of the steaming liquid. Puree the cauliflower, adding more steaming liquid to thin the puree if necessary.
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In a medium size casserole dish, combine the pasta and hot cauliflower puree.
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Add the milk, both cheeses, parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add Q-9 White Cheddar Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs.
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In a small bowl, mix the butter and Q-9 White Cheddar crumbs with your fingers until it resembles damp sand.
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Sprinkle across the top of the pasta mixture, then place the dish in the oven for about 20 minutes until the top is crispy and the sauce is bubbling.

Q-9 White Beans With Feta
Prep Time 5 mins / Cook Time 25 mins / Total Time 30 mins / Servings: 4 appetizer
Ingredients:
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1 can large white beans, drained and rinsed
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1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 bag Q-9 Superfood Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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In an oven-proof serving dish, combine the beans with the Feta cheese, oregano, and lemon zest.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add Q-9 Spinach Parmesan Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs
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Drizzle the oil over the top and sprinkle with the Q-9 Spinach Parmesan Crumbs.
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Bake until beans are warmed through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20-24 minutes.
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Enjoy immediately.

Q-9 Zucchini Ranch French Fries
Prep Time 5 mins / Cook Time 25 mins / Total Time 30 mins / Servings: 6-8 appetizer
Ingredients:
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1 pound of zucchini, preferably not the patty pan
variety since they don't lend themselves to fries shape -
3/4 cup flour
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2 eggs 2
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bags Q-9 Superfood Classic Ranch Heart Puffs
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Prepare the zucchini fries by chopping the zucchini into long strips
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Add Q-9 Superfood Classic Ranch Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs
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Using three separate bowls use one for the flour, use the next to lightly beat the eggs, and fill the last bowl with the Q-9 Classic Ranch crumbs, salt and pepper.
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Begin by lightly coating the zucchini in flour, next dip in the egg, and lastly dip the zucchini strips in the Q-9 Classic Ranch crumbs.
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Place the zucchini strips on a wire rack on top of a cookie sheet.
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Cook the fries until golden about 25 to 30 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Q-9 Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon
Prep Time 10 minutes / Cook Time 20 minutes / Total Time 30 minutes / Servings 4
Ingredients:
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1 lb baby bella mushrooms
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4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
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4 oz cream cheese,
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2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 Bag Q-9 Superfood White Cheddar Heart Puffs
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1tbsp chives chopped
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 350F and line a sheet pan with foil.
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Wipe the mushrooms with a dry paper towel to remove any dirt, remove the stems.
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Cook the bacon until it's crispy; pat it dry with paper towels. chop into small pieces.
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Add Q-9 Superfood White Cheddar Heart Puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs
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add to bowl then mix together the cheeses, bacon, and chives.
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Stuff the mushrooms with the mixture and place on the sheet pan, bake for 20 minutes. Serve hot!

Q-9 Zesty Baked Chicken Nuggets
Prep Time 10 minutes / Cook Time 20 minutes / Total Time 30 minutes / Servings 6
Ingredients :
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1/4 cup plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts,
cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces -
2 Bag Q-9 Superfood Zesty Chili Lime Heart Puffs
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 400°.
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Mix first six ingredients; stir in chicken to coat.
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Place Q-9 Zesty Chili Lime puffs into a clear bag or food processor and crush until it looks like breadcrumbs Place Q-9 Zesty Chili Lime crumbs in a shallow bowl; add chicken, one piece at a time, and toss to coat.
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Place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
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Bake until lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, 18-20 minutes.