Confetti Top Dogs

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    1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
    2. In a small bowl combine cheese, peppers and bacon bits.
    3. Cook hot dogs to package directions.
    4. Place buns onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Place grilled hot dogs into buns and sprinkle cheese mixture over top.
    5. Place baking sheet onto grill, turn off heat and close lid for about 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
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Use heat on only one-half side of your grill to cook the hot dogs. Use the indirect heat on the other side of your grill when melting the cheese!

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Super Family Picnic Sub

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    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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Ham Mac and Cheese Muffins

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    • 1175 g package Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® Black forest Ham, diced
    • 1225g package macaroni and cheese, prepared per package directions and cooled
    • 3tbsp breadcrumbs
    • 1tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
    • 2small eggs whisked
    • Cooking Spray
    • Ketchup or bbq sauce – optional
  • Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking oil.
    3. In a large bowl combine macaroni and cheese with ham, 1 tbsp of breadcrumbs and egg. Mix well to combine.
    4. In a small bowl mix remaining bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
    5. Divide macaroni mixture between muffin cups. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon.
    6. Sprinkle the tops with bread crumb mixture.
    7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove immediately onto a cooling rack.
    8. Serve warm or cold! Serve with ketchup or bbq sauce if desired
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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Haloumi Sandwich

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    • 2Maple Leaf Prime® RWA boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
    • 1tbsp olive oil
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 1 ½cup mixed peppers, cut into strips
    • ½small red onion, cut into thick rounds
    • 1medium heirloom tomato, sliced
    • ½cup mayonnaise
    • 2tsp pesto, prepared
    • 4slices haloumi cheese
    • 4rosemary focaccia buns, split and toasted
  • Preparation

    1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
    2. In a large bowl toss chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Grill chicken for about 6 to 7 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Set aside and keep warm.
    4. Grill vegetables for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender crisp.
    5. Grill haloumi cheese for 2 to 3 minutes per side. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise with pesto.
    6. Assemble sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise mixture onto base of bun. Add chicken over top followed by cheese and vegetables. Top with remaining bread.
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Best Ever Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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    • 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
  • Preparation

    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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Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics Chicken & Broccoli Burritos

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    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    2. Place broccoli in a microwaveable bowl. Add ½ cup (125 mL) of water, cover and microwave for 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is fork tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
    3. Add chicken pieces, garlic, salt, pepper and cheese and stir to combine.
    4. Assemble burritos by dividing chicken and broccoli mixture evenly between the tortillas. Roll tortilla around the filling and place on a baking sheet, seam side down.
    5. Brush each burrito with melted butter. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
    6. Serve with bruschetta or salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

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