Indian Taco - A traditional favorite most often associated with Fry Bread. Topped with the right ingredients, an Indian Taco can be a meal all by itself. Prepare Little Chief Fry Bread as directed forming the dough into a 6 inch patty approx. 1/2" thick. Fry in 375 degree oil until golden brown. You will also need:

2 lbs. Ground beef or bison
2 cans Kidney beans
1 Packet taco seasoning
½ Cup water
Onions, tomatoes, lettuce or other vegetables of your choice
Salsa and Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Brown meat until thoroughly cooked. Add taco seasoning, beans and water. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes. Spoon meat mixture onto Little Chief Fry Bread, add cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, salsa and sour cream as desired. This recipe will make about 6 complete tacos.

Fry Bread Pizza - A great twist on the Indian Taco recipe is to prepare your bread as a pizza pie. Prepare Little Chief Fry Bread Mix as directed and using approx. 1/3 of the dough, roll it out approx. 12 inches across and 1/2 inch thick. Place the dough on a non-stick cooking sheet, rub lightly with vegetable oil or butter and bake in the oven until the top just begins to brown (about 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees).

While the bread is still warm, spread with tomato sauce and top with your favorite pizza ingedients. Some of our favorite toppings are sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers and a mixture of cheddar, mozzarella and provolone cheeses spread liberally on top.

Return the pie to the oven and toast until the cheese bubbles (approx. 15-18 mins. at 350 degrees). One 12 inch pizza serves 3-5 people and can be a meal all by itself.

Fry Bread Cheese Sticks - Mix Little Chief Fry Bread Mix as directed. Place 2 - 3 tablespoons of fry bread dough on a well floured surface, pat dough into a 3 - 4 inch round patty.

Place mozzarella or your favorite cheese onto fry bread and roll into an oblong shape, making sure to seal the ends and sides tightly. Cook in 375 degree oil until fry bread is golden brown on all sides. This will make the best cheese sticks you've ever tasted.

For a variation on this old favorite, try rolling the dough around a Little Smoky Sausage or small hot dog for heart "Pigs in a Blanket". Be sure to provide your favorite dipping sauce regardless of what you stuff the bread with. This is an appetizer sure to make your guest's mouths water!

Salad Croutons - With more people trying to eat lighter and healthier, salad is becoming a staple as a meal and not just an appetizer. Add fry bread to this light dish to not only add color but crunch and flavor.

Roll the fry bread into small round balls and fry to a nice golden brown. While the bread is still hot, roll in Italian or garlic spices and allow to cool. These flavorful "fry bread croutons" make a great addition to any salad.

A salad can also be prepared in a bread bowl made entirely from the dough. Turn a 6-inch oven safe bowl upside down on a cookie sheet to create a mold for your bread bowl. Pat out the dough into a thin patty large enough to cover the bowl. Spray the bowl's surface with non-stick cooking spray and form the dough over the top, pressing down to ensure it takes shape. Brush the outside of the dough with butter, egg wash or vegetable oil and bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Add salad, drizzle with your favorite dressing and enjoy!

Fry Bread Pancake - Pancakes are a nice variation on the fry bread theme. Because of their bread-like structure, these pancakes are thicker and more fluffy than standard pancakes.

Pancake preparation is done a little differently than the standard bread dough. First, place the entire contents of the box in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 cups milk, 1 egg and stir until the dough becomes a thin, pourable batter. Add more milk or flour if necessary to obtain the desired thickness. For a flavorful addition, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter before cooking. You can also add chocolate chips, banana slices, blueberries or anything else you can think of to the batter to add color and flavor.

Spoon the fry bread batter onto a 350 degree griddle or frying pan and cook until golden brown on each side. Grilling in a light layering of vegetable oil will give the cakes a nice crunchy shell . Top with fresh peaches, strawberries or warm syrup (chokecherry is our favorite!). You won't go back to that old boxed pancake mix again.

Chocolate Stuffed Fry Bread - Stuffing fry bread with chocolate makes a wonderful dessert that is surprisingly easy, yet wonderfully delicious.

Roll out your fry bread dough, laying pieces of your favorite chocolate in the center. Fold over the edges and seal tightly before frying. For variety, use not only chocolate but combine caramel, peanut butter or nuts to give the chocolate extra zing.

After frying, you can top the stuffed chocolate roll with chokecherry syrup, caramel sauce and / or whipped cream. Be sure to let it cool before eating as the chocolate gets very hot.

Another twist to this dessert is to add either fresh fruit or canned fruit filling to the dough before frying. Combine this with the chocolate or use the fruit by itself, either way it makes an awesome dessert that is a great finish to your meal.

Cream Cheese Filled Tart and Fry Bread Dessert Pizza Fry bread served as a dessert is delicious and appetizing. Two of our favorite recommendations are fry bread as a fruit pizza or stuffed cream cheese tart.

To creat a pizza, prepare the fry bread as you would an Indian Taco, forming it into 6-inch patties. After frying, allow it to cool and spread with sweetened cream cheese and top with your choice of fruit, nuts or berries. Cut into slices and serve with whipped cream or icing. A great finish to any meal!

For the cream cheese filled tarts, first flatten a 6-inch piece of fry bread dough to a thin wafer. Next, fold the dough over 3 tablespoons of sweetened cream cheese filling that has been chilled in the fridge. Seal the edges securely to keep the filling from oozing out during frying. After frying top with another thin layer of cream cheese, fruit and whipped cream. A truly sensational dessert.

Fry Bread Nuggets - Prepare fry bread as directed. Drop teaspoon size balls of dough into 375 degree oil until fry bread is golden brown on each side.

Serve with whipped honey butter, maple syrup or your favorite jelly. For a donut like treat, roll the hot bread in powdered sugar, cinnamon or plain sugar.

Rolling pieces of fruit or nuts into the dough before frying, makes for crunchy, sweet snack.

For a not so sweet appetizer, try wrapping the dough around sirloin steak tips and cooking as directed above. If you prefer your meat more well done, lightly brown the meat before wrapping. Dipped in your favorite steak sauce, this is a great way to start a meal.

Fry Bread Pushers and Bread Loaf - Prepare fry bread dough as directed. Before frying, cut dough into triangles and place in 375 degree oil. Fry on each side until golden brown. Serve with your favorite stew, chili, roast or spaghetti.

Another feature is to serve the bread as a loaf. Roll out the dough into a small loaf about 6 inches long, 2-3 inches wide and approximately 1 inch thick. Place in 375 degree oil and fry on each side until golden brown. Make sure the middle of the bread is done and not doughy.

Slice the bread into thin slices and serve warm with honey butter or spread with garlic butter and Italian seasonings. Great with pasta or lasagna.

Or try jalapeno loaf...Insert small pieces of jalapeno peppers into the dough before frying and spread with butter when cooked. Makes a great accompaniment to a Mexican meal.