Showing posts with label bacon recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bacon recipes. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Gluten-Free Maple Bacon Mug Cake


This "Gluten Free Maple Bacon Mug Cake" recipe is for those out there that Love Bacon. This is a MUST TRY CAKE! My son-in-law LOVED it when my daughter made this for him.


Ingredients

2 Tablespoon of  any oil of your choice
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon milk
1 Teaspoon pure maple extract
Tablespoon Gluten Free all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoon of maple-syrup
2 cooked pieces of bacon 


Topping


Maple Frosting 
Bacon Bits

Mix together in your mug then microwave for 1 min 30 sec. 

Let it cool down before adding your maple frosting and bacon bits onto.


Thursday, October 30, 2014

Broccoli Salad


Passed down from grandma, classic "Broccoli Salad" recipe. Delicious and easy to make.


Ingredients

1 head broccoli
6 to 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup raisins, optional
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, cut into very small chunks
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem. 

Remove the tough stalk at the end and wash broccoli head thoroughly. 

Cut the head into florets and the stem into bite-size pieces. 

Place in a large bowl. 

Add the crumbled bacon, onion, raisins if using, and cheese. 

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently.





Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Who's Your Daddy Burger



The "Who's Your Daddy Burger" a double deck burger with Swiss and American cheeses, mushrooms, onions and bacon topped with a mouth watering sauce.


Ingredients


4 lbs. 90% Lean Ground Beef (Turkey or Salmon)
8 ounces hickory smoked bacon, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 stick salted butter
6 Swiss cheese slices
6 American cheese slices
1 medium onion, sliced
6 sesame seeded Kaiser rolls
1 pack of Lipton Onion Soup

Patties

4 lbs. 90% Lean Ground Beef
1 pack of Lipton Onion Soup
1 level tablespoon black pepper


Sauce


1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon garlic powder1/2  tablespoon horseradish powder1/3 teaspoon muster powdercracked black pepper to taste


Directions

To make your burger patties add Ground Beef, Lipton Onion Soup, black pepper in a large bowl and mix well. 

The pat each burger out until it is 1/2 inch larger than the rolls you will be using. 

In the center of the burger patties push your thumb down to make a small pit (do not push all the way through the patty).

To make sauce, combine mayonnaise, horseradish powder, muster powder and cracked black pepper to taste; mix well.


Heat the grill to medium-high. Place ground beef patties on grill.

In large skillet, brown the chopped hickory smoked bacon until crisp. 

Remove cooked bacon to paper towel to drain, reserving 1/2 of the bacon grease, discarding the rest.


About 3 minutes before burgers are done, top 6 with Swiss cheese slices and 6 American cheese slices.

To build burger, on bottom half of roll put a thin layer of the homemade sauce. 

Add the burger, a scoop of the bacon infused sautéed mushrooms, and top with a thick layer of the homemade sauce. 

Cover with roll to top.

Use the remaining bacon grease to sauté the sliced mushrooms and onion. 

Add red wine and continue cooking until liquid in pan is reduced to nearly nothing. 

Butter both inside halves of the Kaiser Roll, sprinkle with garlic powder and place on the grill, butter side down, until toasted.


Shut Yo Mouth Burger


Whether you think Shut Yo Mouth Burger is one or the other, you’ll be enjoying a phenomenal meal.



Ingredients

2 lbs. 80% Lean Ground Beef
8 ounces hickory smoked bacon, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 stick unsalted butter
6 Provolone cheese slices
1 small
red onion, sliced
6 sesame seeded Kaiser rolls

Aiolo
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 fire roasted red bell pepper, chopped
cracked black pepper


Descriptions

To make aioli combine mayonnaise, capers, chopped fire roasted red bell pepper and cracked black pepper to taste; mix well.

Heat the grill to medium-high. 

Place ground beef patties on grill.

In large skillet, brown the chopped hickory smoked bacon until crisp.

Remove cooked bacon to paper towel to drain, reserving 1/2 of the bacon grease, discarding the rest.

Use the remaining bacon grease to sauté the sliced mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add red wine and continue cooking until liquid in pan is reduced to near nothing. Place in serving bowl.

Butter both inside halves of the Kaiser Roll and place on the grill, butter side down, until toasted.

About 3 minutes before burgers are done, top each with a slice of provolone cheese.

To build burger, place sliced red onion on bottom half of roll. 

Add the burger, a scoop of the bacon infused sauteed mushrooms, and top with the homemade aioli. 

Cover with roll to top.



Ultimate Watermelon Barbecue Sauce with Bacon


Ultimate Watermelon Barbecue Sauce with Bacon is out of the ordinary but it is out of the world delicious! Great for beef or ribs especially on the grill but also good to marinade.


Ingredients

1 slice bacon
1 bunch fresh thyme
1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1 mini-seedless-watermelon; rime removed, diced

Directions

Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree in until smooth and creamy.

Heat oil in a saucepan. 

Add garlic and sauté until brown. 

Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat. 

Simmer for 18 minutes until thickened.

Let cool and it is ready to use.



Ultimate Barbecued Chicken


Start out with flavorful one whole chicken split in half brine it to make them extra juicy and then take it over the top with this homemade smoky-sweet Ultimate Barbecue Sauce.


Ingredients

Brine

2 quarts water
2 cups kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
4 garlic cloves; minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme; minced
1 whole chicken

Sauce
Directions

Brine


In a large pot combine chicken stock, sea salt, herbs, and sugar over a medium heat.

Simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow brine to cool.

Add cold water.

Pour brine over the top of the chicken, cover the pot or the seal bag, and refrigerate 2 - 24 hours.

Grilling

Preheat a grill pan or an outdo or gas or charcoal barbecue to a low heat. 

Take a few paper towels and fold them several times to make a thick square. 

Blot a small amount of oil on the paper towel and carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates of the grill to make a nonstick surface. 

Take the chicken out of the brine, pat it dry on paper towels. 

Wrap chicken in foil.

Cook the chicken for 45 minutes or until done.

Remove chicken from the foil brush a coat of the sauce over every inch of the chicken.

Cook for 10-15 then turn.

Basting the chicken for a second time half way through remaining cooking time.

Cook for 10-15 then turn.

Remove from the grill.

Place on a serving dish.

Pour the remainder of the sauce over the chicken.

Serve.



Sunday, October 26, 2014

Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon


This recipe is incredible! This recipe for Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon lovers taste great and goes well with almost anything.


INGREDIENTS

2 cups macaroni
3 ½ cups milk
½ cup beer
3/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
4 Tablespoons flour
2 Tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS
  • Cook macaroni in boiling salt water 20 minutes.
  • Let the macaroni drain.
  • Mix together the sea salt, flour, bacon (cooled) and cheese in a large bowl.
  • Butter a large baking dish.
  • Place a thin layer of macaroni in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Cover the macaroni with a layer of the cheese mixture.
  • Repeat layers until the macaroni is about ½ inch away from the top of the baking dish. The last layer is the cheese mixture.
  • In a large bowl add milk and beer; mix well and pour over macaroni until it covers the top layer.
  • Bake 35 minute at 325 degrees.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Serve hot.


Red Potato Bacon-Ranch Salad

Red Potato Bacon-Ranch Salad

Jazz up meal by add a side of "Red Potato Bacon-Ranch Salad". This easy to follow recipe is creamy and delicious.



Ingredients

5 to 6 medium red potatoes peeled; cut into ¾ inch chunks
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¾ cup real bacon bits
1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
½ cup Kraft Ranch Dressing
1 cup thinly diced celery
½ cup chopped scallions
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Put potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water.

Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

Drain and cool slightly.

Gently toss potatoes, mayonnaise, ranch, bacon, celery, scallions, salt, pepper and eggs.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.



Thursday, October 23, 2014

Classic Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad

Classic Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad


"Classic Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad" is delicious. My kids loved this recipe and so did my spouse.  it It was a big hit when I brought it to a family BBQ as well!


Ingredients

5 to 6 medium russet potatoes peeled; cut into ¾ inch chunks
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3/4 cup real bacon bits
1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
1/2 cup Kraft Ranch Dressing
1 cup thinly diced celery
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

Drain and cool slightly.

Gently toss potatoes, mayonnaise, ranch, bacon, celery, scallions, salt, pepper and eggs.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.







Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip


"Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip" is quick, easy, and delicious! I took this to a party didn't have any leftover to bring home. Warning this is spicy.



Ingredients

1/4 cup (2 oz.) beer or milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon horseradish powder
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard powder 
3 fresh jalapeno peppers; halved, seeded, and minced
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices cooked thick cut Apple Wood smoked bacon, chopped
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a mixing bowl add cream cheese, garlic, horseradish, and mustard; mix until blended.

Slowly add the beer; mix until blended.

Stir is the remaining ingredients.

Spray a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish or 9 inch pie plate with Pam.

Pour the mixture into the dish and spread out evenly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated thoroughly. 

Serve with crackers, breadsticks, or fresh vegetables.