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Bacon, Apple and Cheddar Waffle Sammies

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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

servings

  • 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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Buffalo Chicken, Bacon Bubble-Up

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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40

Minutes

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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Chili Cheese Dog Pizza with Bacon

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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18 to 20

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Serves
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8

slices

Chili Cheese Dog Pizza with Bacon

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450˚F. 
  2. Spoon chili over pizza crust and spread all over leaving about ½ inch border around the crust. 
  3. Sprinkle cheese over top followed by sliced hot dogs and bacon. 
  4. Place directly on center rack of oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Broil for a crispier bacon and golden hot dogs for about 2 additional minutes, if desired. 
  5. Remove from oven onto a platter and garnish with onions if using. Slice and serve!

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Creamy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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40

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Serves
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8

servings

Creamy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375 gram package Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, diced
  • 2lbs Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half
  • 2tbsp butter
  • 1cup cream
  • ½cup chicken stock
  • 1tbsp instant flour
  • 1 ½cup Italian blended shredded cheese
  • Nutmeg, pinch
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Cook bacon over medium high heat until just beginning to crisp.
  2. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but 1 tbsp of the rendered bacon fat. Add butter and melt.
  3. Add in brussels sprouts and allow to brown tossing often, about 5 to 7 minutes. 
  4. Add half the bacon, cream, chicken stock, nutmeg and instant flour. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Brussels sprouts should be tender / crisp and sauce slightly thickened. Sprinkle cheese over top and allow to melt. Sprinkle remaining crisp bacon over top and serve immediately.
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Achieve a nice cheese crust by putting the brussels sprouts under the broiler!

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