STUFFED BAKED FRANKS

1 pound (5 or 6) large frankfurters
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
3 slices (3 ounces) American cheese, cut into strips

Advance preparation: Cut franks lengthwise almost to opposite side. Cook onion in butter till tender but not brown. Combine stuffing mix, onion, water, catsup, and relish; mix well. Mound stuffing atop franks. Place on baking sheet. Cover; chill till serving time.

Before serving: Bake in 400° oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Top franks with cheese strips; return to oven and heat about 3 minutes longer or till cheese melts. Makes 5 or 6 servings.

TUNA-BACON-MACARONI BOWL

1 7 1/4-ounce package macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1/2 cup American cheese spread
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 9 1/4-ounce can tuna, drained and flaked
4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Advance preparation: Prepare macaroni and cheese dinner according to package directions; except up 1/2 cup milk instead of milk called for. Stir in cheese spread. Add mayonnaise, tuna, bacon, hard-cooked eggs, pickle relish, and mustard. Chill several hours.

Before serving: Spoon into a lettuce-lined bowl and garnish with additional bacon, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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