Brand Type: Maple Leaf

One Pan Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Gnocchi

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2cups Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham, diced
  • 1pkg prepared ready to eat Gnocchi (700g)
  • 1tbsp butter
  • 2cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • ⅔cup cream
  • 1cup chicken broth + extra
  • 1 ½tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2heaping tbsp sun dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
  • salt
  • pepper
  1. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry gnocchi per package directions.
  2. Add ham and broccoli. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until ham has started to brown. Add garlic and stir 1 minute longer.
  3. Pour in cream and stir to combine. Add sun dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Stirring constantly add in chicken broth.
  4. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Sauce should thicken slightly. If you like a saucier dish thin out by adding a little more broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Sprinkle cheese and parsley over top. Keep skillet on low heat for about 5 minutes until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Serve with garlic toast and a side salad.

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Bacon, Apple and Cheddar Waffle Sammies

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add brown sugar and maple syrup and stir until sugar has dissolved and sauce is just thickened. About 1 minute.
  3. Add apple and toss to coat. Stir frequently until apples start to brown and soften. About 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. Prepare bacon per microwave directions.
  5. Assemble waffles by placing one slice of cheddar cheese onto each waffle divide bacon over top followed by spooning apples over bacon. Top with remaining waffle.
  6. Garnish with strawberries if using and add additional maple syrup if desired. Enjoy immediately.
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MAKE AHEAD – Make sugar caramelized apples in advance and store in a container with a tightfitting lid. Keep refrigerated until use and simply warm up in the microwave.

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Crunchy Chicken Lunchbox Fajita Wraps

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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6

wraps

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Prepare chicken strips per package directions. Allow to cool fully and roughly chop. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pepper and onions. Allow vegetables to sear and blacken while stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add seasoning. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are softened. Allow vegetables to cool completely.
  3. Combine salsa and sour cream in a small bowl.
  4. Assemble wraps by laying tortillas flat on a clean surface. In a large bowl toss lettuce with salsa mixture. Divide lettuce between tortillas followed by chicken, vegetables and cheese. Roll tortillas up tightly.
  5. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
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MAKE AHEAD! Make all components the night before and assemble in the morning for lunches. Consume within 1 day.

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Crock Pot Hungarian Style Chicken Paprikash

Preparation
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15

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Total Time
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3h 45

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Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove onto a plate and keep warm.
  2. Add peppers and onions to skillet. Brown vegetable until they start to caramelize and soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add paprika, garlic and bay leaves and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes longer stirring frequently.
  3. Pour tomatoes and their juice into the pan to deglaze and stir to release any golden-brown bits from the skillet.
  4. Set your slow cooker to low or to 325°F and place chicken in to base of crock pot. Spoon the vegetable mixture over top of chicken and place lid over top. Set timer for 3.5 hours. Serve immediately.
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Serve with buttered egg noodles. For a creamy paprikash: Place the noodles and chicken paprikash in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup full fat sour cream and combine well.

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Buffalo Chicken, Bacon Bubble-Up

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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40

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Serves
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6

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly with oil.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet cook bacon over medium high heat until just starting to crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
  3. Gently separate flaky roll dough and slice each round into quarters. Place dough evenly onto the base of baking dish.
  4. In a large bowl combine chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce and ranch dressing and mix thoroughly. Spoon mixture evenly over dough being sure to cover the whole surface.
  5. Bake on middle rack of oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese over top followed by bacon. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cheese has melted and the top is golden.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

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Super Family Picnic Sub

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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6

Portions

Super Family Picnic Sub

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Arrange sub by spreading mayo mixture along the base of the bread.
  2. Arrange sliced of cheese alternating and slightly over lapping followed turkey, ham and chicken.
  3. Top with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and generously drizzle prepared sub sauce over top.
  4. Place remaining baguette over top.
  5. On a clean surface lay a long piece of saran wrap down. Carefully place sub on top. Tightly roll sandwich in plastic wrap.
  6. You may have to use several pieces to ensure it is tightly rolled. You can refrigerate sandwich for up to an hour or place in your cooler for travel.
  7. When ready to serve, place 6 to 8 skewers into sandwich to serve as a slicing or portion guide.
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Try adding Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon and make it a club on the go!!

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Best Ever Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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8 to 10

servings

Best Ever Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime® RWA Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1package, Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, diced
  • 2tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2tbsp Old Bay Seasoning + extra if desired
  • 500gRotini, cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½green onion sliced
  • 1cup ranch dressing, prepared
  • 1cup mayonaise
  • 1tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾cup mayonnaise
  • 1clove garlic. minced
  • ¾cup shredded cheddar cheese – optional
  1. In a large bowl toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil and seasoning to coat well.
  2. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Cook chicken turning frequently until golden brown about 8 to 10 minutes or until and internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove and allow to cool completely.
  4. Chop chicken into bite sized chunks. In the same skillet add bacon and cook until crisp. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, half the bacon, tomatoes, green onions, dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice and cheese if using. Stir well to coat.
  6. Add more mayonnaise if you like a creamier salad. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with remaining bacon.
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This is a great make-ahead recipe. Keep in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Portion it out for easy lunches!

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Whole wheat and grain Bacon, 3 cheese grilled cheese

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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4

sandwiches

Whole wheat and grain Bacon, 3 cheese grilled cheese

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375g pkg Maple Leaf® Less Salt Natural Bacon, cooked and set aside
  • 1tbsp butter, softened
  • Olive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 8slices good quality whole wheat and grain bread
  • 4slices marble cheese
  • 4slices mild provolone cheese
  • 4slices Havarti cheese
  • Your favourite ketchup or BBQ sauce
  1. On a clean surface lay slices of bread flat. Arrange marble cheese onto base of bread.
  2. Place two slices of bacon over each followed by provolone, and Havarti. Top with remaining slices of bread.
  3. Lightly spray the tops of the sandwiches with cooking oil.
  4. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Working in batches, cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. To get an even melt, reduce heat slightly and cover skillet with a second skillet for a minute or two.
  7. Remove sandwiches onto a cutting board and slice in half.
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Save time! Try use Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon. Serve with a side salad or kettle chips.

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Grilled Top Dogs with Mexican Street Corn Relish

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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4 to 6

servings

Grilled Top Dogs with Mexican Street Corn Relish

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375g pkg Maple Leaf® Top Dogs™ BBQ format
  • 6hot dog buns, split top
  • 4ears of fresh corn
  • ⅓cup crumbled fresh cotija or queso fresco cheese
  • ½tsp chili powder
  • 2tbsp butter, melted
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 1tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
  • ½tsp jalapeno, deseeded and minced – optional
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. Grill corn turning frequently for about 8 to 10 mins or until corn is browning and blistering. Remove from grill and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Carefully using a sharp knife cut the kernals from the cobb. Place into a large bowl.
  4. Add chili powder, cheese, butter, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeno if using. Toss well to combine and keep warm.
  5. Grill hot dogs per package directions.
  6. Place hot dogs into buns and top with corn mixture. Serve immediately.
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Serve with tortilla chips and fresh salsa.

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