Crispy Bacon Topped Devilled Easter Egg Baskets

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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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24

devilled eggs

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 12eggs, hard boiled, peeled, sliced and yolks removed
  • 185g pkg Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® Bacon bits
  • cup mayonnaise plus extra
  • Salt
  • White pepper
  • 1bunch fresh curly parsley, stems removed
  • cup alfafa
  • 24chives, trimmed
  1. In a large bowl using a hand mixer blend yolks and mayonnaise on medium high.
  2. Add more mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and free of any lumps and consistency is moderately thick.
  3. Transfer mixture into a piping bag outfitted with a large star. Pipe mixture into hollowed out egg halves.
  4. Place bacon into a microwave safe dish lined with paper towel for about 30 to 45 seconds. Allow to cool slightly.
  5. Sprinkle onto devilled eggs. Place a small tuft of alfalfa over top.
  6. Carefully take chives and create the basket “handle” by wedging each end into the filling of the egg at each side.
  7. Arrange curly parsley onto a large platter and arrange eggs over top to create a “garden patch”.
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Can be made in advance. Get the kids to help – this is a fun way to get them creative in the kitchen.

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Bacon Stuffed Celery Boats

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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5 (+ 1hr chill time)

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Serves
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28

boats

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 185g pkg Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® bits
  • 140g pkg dry vegetable soup mix
  • ½cup mayonnaise
  • ¾cup sour cream
  • ½cup cream cheese
  • ½cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1bunch celery, trimmed and cut into 2 to 2.5 inch logs
  1. In the base of a food processor combine soup mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese and parsley.
  2. Blend on high until just combined. About a minute. Spoon mixture into a bowl and allow to chill for an hour.
  3. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and gently heat up bacon bits. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Spoon mixture into a piping bag outfitted with a star tip. Pipe filling into the celery cavity. Continue until all the filling is used.
  5. Generously sprinkle bacon bits over each celery boat. Serve immediately.
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Get your kids to help! Choose fun tips for the piping bag to create different celery boats. Filling can be made two days in advance and kept in an air tight container.

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Bacon and Green Onion Cheese Ball

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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15

Minutes

Serves
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6 to 8

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon, cooked and diced into small bits – divided
  • 1340g container cream cheese, softened
  • ¼cup sour cream
  • 2tbsp vegetable or ranch style seasoning
  • ½tsp pepper
  • ½tsp paprika
  • ½tsp garlic powder
  • ½cup finely grated double cheese blend
  • 1cup + 2 heaping tbsp finely grated old cheddar
  • cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • ¼cup green onion finely chopped, divided
  1. In a large bowl combine bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, seasonings, cheeses and green onion. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
  2. Lightly oil clean hands with vegetable or olive oil and shape mixture into a large ball.
  3. Place onto plastic wrap and twist tightly to keep ball shape. Place into a fitted bowl. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Reheat reserved bacon to just warm. Combine with nuts, reserved cheese and onions.
  5. Gently roll entire cheese ball into the mixture until completely coated.
  6. Serve with assorted crackers.
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Serve with Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® sliced meats on a serving tray for a great appetizer.

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Ultimate Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics Game Day Spread

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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35

Minutes

Serves
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6 to 8

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Cook strips and wings per package directions on a parchment lined baking sheet (s).
  2. Toss wings with sauces.
  3. Arrange chicken, dips and veggies on a large serving platter.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Add your favourite brand of frozen French fries.

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