Bloody Fingers

Invite your Halloween goblins in for an especially ghoulish treat before they head out to trick-or-treat.

Ingredients

24 sliced blanched almonds

Red liquid or paste food coloring

2 pkg. (about 9 ounces each) refrigerated fully cooked breaded chicken strips (about 24)

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 jar (24 ounces) Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the almonds with the food coloring to coat. Set them aside to dry for about 10 minutes

2. Place the chicken strips on a baking sheet. Brush the narrow end of the chicken strips with egg and press almonds on the egg wash to attach. Bake for 5 minutes or until hot.

3. Pour the sauce in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook until it's hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter. Serve with the sauce for dipping.

Tip:
Easy Substitution: Substitute frozen fully cooked breaded chicken strips for the refrigerated chicken strips. Increase the bake time to 10 minutes.