Dinner for Breakfast: Smoked Ham Open Waffle

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5

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Total Time
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10

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Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1(600g) pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham, sliced
  • 1280g pkg prepared frozen buttermilk waffles, toasted
  • ½cup leftover mashed potatoes
  • ½cup leftover cranberry sauce
  • 1cup leftover gravy, warmed
  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and sear the smoked ham slices for 1 minute per side, then set aside.
  2. Assemble each toasted waffle by spreading 1 tbsp cranberry sauce on the waffle, topped with 1 tbsp of mashed potato and 3-4 slices of smoked ham.
  3. Pour the warm gravy on top and serve.
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Any Thanksgiving leftovers? Pile them on top of a fresh waffle to make for the most delicious breakfast creation

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Sausage and Cauliflower Muffins

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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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12

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1(375g pkg) Maple Leaf® Natural Original Smoked Sausage, diced
  • 4slices Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon, diced
  • ½cup cauliflower
  • ¼cup oats – finely ground
  • 3medium eggs
  • ½cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt & Pepper
  1. Preheat the grill to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Cook diced sausage and bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the fat and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the cheese, cauliflower, oats, and fully cooked bacon and sausage. Mix until combined.
  5. Fill the prepared muffin cups about ¾ full. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Want to kick up the flavours? Try these tips!

Once baked, sprinkle with additional cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy flavour!

Add Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, diced, to the egg mixture before pouring into the muffin tray.

Add spring onions

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Hawaiian Breakfast Sliders

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5

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Total Time
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10

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Serves
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8

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  • Preparation

  1. Preheat the grill to 350°F.
  2. While grill heats, scramble and cook 3 medium eggs as an omelet, set aside.
  3. Using a serrated knife, cut buns in half, lengthwise, and place on a tray. Remove top part of bun and set aside.
  4. Place the pineapple slices on the grill for 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  5. Spread the Pineapple BBQ sauce on both sides of the buns.
  6. Build your sandwich by layering tomato, omelet, Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® Smoked Black Forest Ham, pineapple, and lettuce, on the bottom half of the bun.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and top with remaining bun.
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Potato wedges are the perfect side for this dish!

Dip – Mix equal parts mayonnaise and ketchup to make a delicious dipping sauce!

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Hummus Dogwrap

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5

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Total Time
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10

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Serves
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4

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  • Preparation

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Lay tortillas on a clean surface and spread hummus onto each one. Place tomato, lettuce, avocado, and cheese over top.
  3. Grill hot dogs, turning frequently until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  4. Place two hot dogs overtop each of the tortillas. Fold in ends of tortilla and roll tightly.
  5. Place tortilla seam side down onto grill for 1-2 minutes. Turn and grill for 1-2 minutes longer or until browned.
  6. Slice in half and serve immediately.
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Sides – boiled eggs, grilled eggplant, grilled tomatoes.
Use the remaining Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ to create similar sandwiches.

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Breakfast Dog Sandwich

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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10

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Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 4Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ BBQ Format – sliced in half
  • 4hot dog buns, split in half
  • 4medium eggs
  • 2tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2tbsp ketchup
  • 1cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1cup spinach
  • 2medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  1. Scramble and cook 4 medium eggs, set aside.
  2. Add a tablespoon of oil into a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Fry Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes, turning frequently.
  4. Toast hot dog buns and spread ketchup and mayonnaise onto either side of the bun. Add spinach and sliced tomatoes if desired.
  5. Slice Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ vertically. Lay open face on one half of toasted bun.
  6. Spoon scrambled eggs onto bun and sprinkle cheese over top. Top with other half of bun.
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Serve with a side of fruit salad or tater tots.

Remaining hot dogs in the Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ BBQ Format package can be used to create more Breakfast Dog Sandwiches!

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Best Ever Bacon Cheesy Potato Hash

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10

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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4 to 6

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  • Preparation

  • 1375g package of Maple Leaf Original Bacon, ¾ inch diced
  • 1.5 lbs small Yukon Gold potatoes sliced in half and boiled until soft
  • ½red pepper, diced
  • ½green pepper, diced
  • ½red onion, diced
  • 2tbsp butter
  • 1cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Green onion or chives, optional
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon until just crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. Remove bacon onto a paper towel lined platter, reserving 1 tbsp of bacon render.
  3. Heat skillet to high and add butter. Once butter has melted, add potatoes and do not toss. Allow them to brown for about 2 to 3 minutes and then flip the potatoes.
  4. Add pepper and onion and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, flipping frequently until vegetables are tender crisp. Add half the bacon, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle cheese and remaining bacon over top and allow cheese to melt.
  6. Garnish with green onion or chive, if using.
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Dual duty potato dish! If making for breakfast try topping with salsa – if making for dinner try topping with a dollop of sour cream!

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Genoa Salami Breakfast Sandwich

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

  • 16slices Maple Leaf Natural Selections Genoa Salami
  • 8Eggs, whisked
  • 3tbsp olive oil
  • 4slices cheddar cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4English muffins, split, toasted and buttered
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over low to medium heat.
  2. Season eggs with salt and pepper and pour into skillet. Using a rubber spatula continually push eggs from the edge of skillet to the center until desired doneness.
  3. Assemble sandwiches by placing a slice of cheese onto base of English muffin.
  4. Divide eggs into 4 servings and place over top of cheese followed by 4 slices of salami and top of English muffin.
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Try adding a slice of fresh tomato to your breakfast sandwich or serve with ketchup if desired.

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Farmers Super Stuffed Bacon and Egg Burrito

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5

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Total Time
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35

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Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375gr package Maple Leaf Bacon, cooked until crisp and diced
  • 8eggs, whisked
  • 1small red pepper, diced
  • 1small onion, diced
  • 1 ½cup frozen hash brown potatoes, small dice
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2tbsp butter, divided
  • 1cup marble cheese, shredded
  • 4large soft tortillas
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • salsa, ketchup, hot sauce – optional
  1.  Heat oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a large non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add potatoes and cook stirring frequently for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add peppers and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer and season with salt and pepper. Turn heat down to low to keep warm.
  2. Heat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Melt butter in a separate non stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in eggs and gently scramble until cooked through. About 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface. Divide scrambled eggs over top each followed by vegetables, bacon and cheese.
  5. Fold ends inward and tightly roll into a burrito. Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Spray the tops of the burritos lightly with cooking spray. Bake for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and heated through. Broil on high for last minute of cooking if you like a crunchy burrito. Serve immediately with ketchup, salsa or your favorite hot sauce.
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This recipe is great for meal prep. Batch up the recipe and freeze burritos in single serve portions. Air fry or reheat as you use. In a hurry, try using Maple Leaf Ready Crisp bacon and save time. 

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Bacon Laced Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls with Berry Fruit Salad

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5

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Total Time
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30

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5

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  1. Heat oven per package direction on cinnamon rolls.
  2. Place bacon onto a paper towel lined plate and microwave for about 30 seconds, just enough so bacon is pliable.
  3. Separate cinnamon rolls and gently unroll until you just about reach the middle. Place two slices lengthwise side by side across the top of the dough. Bacon should be poking out about halfway above the dough. Tightly roll cinnamon bun back up.
  4. Lightly spray an 8- or 9-inch cake pan with oil. Fit cinnamon rolls snuggly together into pan. Bake per package directions.
  5. Ice cinnamon bun immediately with the provided icing.
  6. In a small bowl mix berries and orange zest together, divide fruit salad and spoon over top. Sprinkle with nuts and garnish with mint if using. If there are any leftover slices of bacon, chop and use as garnish. Serve immediately.
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Try different toppings such as sliced bananas and sprinkled with crunchy granola.

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