Appetizer for 8

Southwest Stuffed Baguette

Name: Southwest Stuffed Baguette
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp salted butter; 1/2 red onion; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 red pepper; 1/2 cup sweet corn; 3 cup cauliflower; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese; 1 baguette

$2.59for 485 minServes 8

A hollow baguette is filled with spiced cauliflower, vegetables, corn, and cheddar, then baked until crisp and warm.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Red onions, 0.5 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Corn on the cob, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.19Typical price
	Cauliflower, 0.5$3.29 each typical	0.5	$1.44Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Bagels, 1$0.70 each typical	1	$0.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.18

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

85 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$0.65 per serving$2.59 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 tsp salted butter
1/2 red onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 red pepper
1/2 cup sweet corn
3 cup cauliflower
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1 baguette

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F.
Slice the baguette lengthwise and remove enough bread from the center to make a hollow channel.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, red pepper, and corn for 10 minutes.
Add the cauliflower, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, and salt, then cook for 15 minutes until tender.
Stir in the cheddar and fill the hollow baguette with the mixture.
Bake the stuffed baguette on a baking sheet for 35 minutes, then let it rest for 15 minutes.