OVEN FRIED PARTY DRUMMETTES

OVEN FRIED PARTY DRUMMETTES

"Coated with flavorful seasonings, baked until golden brown and served
with crunchy raw vegetables and spicy dip"

3 lbs. chicken drummettes
2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 (1-oz) packet Hidden Valley Original
Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
¾ cup flour
½ cup butter
Hot Pepper Ranch Dip:
1 (1-oz) packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch
Salad Dressing and Seasoning mix buttermilk recipe
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1-tsp. hot pepper sauce, or more if needed
Crudities: (such as carrots, celery, and bell pepper)

Preheat oven to 425^. Rinse drumettes and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all sides of drumettes with black pepper; set aside.

Combine Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & seasoning Mix with flour in large ziptop bag. Add drumettes and shake until coated.

Place butter on rimmed baking sheet. Place in oven until butter has melted and begins to sizzle.

Add drumettes to sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Turn and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Hot Pepper Ranch Dip: Stir together 2-1/2 tbsp. Hidden valley Original Ranch salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix Butermilk Recipe (reserve remaining mix for another use), mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot pepper sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve drumettes with crudites and hot pepper ranch for dipping.

Yield: 6 serving.