Meal Type: Breakfast

Maple Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bites

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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25

minutes

Serves
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4

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Maple Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bites

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Working one at a time, roll each tater tot in a bacon strip. Place tots on the baking sheet and brush with sweet chili sauce
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until bacon and tots are fully cooked. Brush with additional sweet chili sauce.
  4. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.
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Serve with sweet chili or gochujang dipping sauce.

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Ham and Guac Sandwich

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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10

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Ham and Guac Sandwich

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and grill the buns over the melted butter until golden brown.
  2. Spread 1 tbsp each of guacamole on each bun and set aside. Top it with arugula on the lower half of the buns followed by 4 slices of black forest ham.
  3. Place 1 Swiss cheese slice each on top of the ham and add potato chips.
  4. Close the sandwich and serve.
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Melting the cheese is highly recommended.

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Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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4

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Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Transfer the chicken strips onto the heated oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook each side for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a plate and keep warm.
  3. Place 1 piece of cheddar cheese into each pita pocket.
  4. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, salt and chopped cilantro and set aside.
  5. Add 1/4 of the chicken to each pita pocket.
  6. Top the chicken with a large spoonful of the avocado and tomato.
  7. Drizzle the yogurt mixture into the pita pocket.
  8. Top it off with divided cilantro and serve.
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Cook the remaining chicken breast in the package in similar fashion and can be refrigerated to be used next day to healthy sandwich using the above recipe.

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Cauliflower and Bacon mac and cheese

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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30

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Cauliflower and Bacon mac and cheese

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375g package of Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon
  • 250gmacaroni pasta
  • 3cups cauliflower florets
  • 2tbsp butter
  • 2tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½cup scallion, chopped
  • 1cup milk
  • 1cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3tbsp water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Cook bacon until just crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a paper towel lined plate and keep warm. Once cooled down dice them into small pieces.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes. adding the cauliflower florets during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  5. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  6. Melt the butter in the pan used for cooking bacon over medium heat to the reserved bacon drippings in the pan.
  7. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until the flour is lightly toasted.
  8. Whisk in the milk and reserved pasta water and cook until slightly thickened.
  9. Add the cheeses and whisk until creamy.
  10. Stir the pasta, cauliflower and finely diced bacon into the cheese sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

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Smoked Ham One Skillet Breakfast Enchiladas

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Smoked Ham One Skillet Breakfast Enchiladas

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1cup Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham, diced
  • 3corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1cup salsa sauce
  • ½cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½cup water
  • 4medium eggs
  • ½cup green pepper, diced
  • ½cup white onion, diced
  • ¼cup green onion
  • ½cup sour cream
  • ½tsp oregano
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add onions, green pepper, oregano, salsa sauce, enchilada sauce and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  2. Add diced Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham and let the mixture thicken.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir in the tortilla strips.
  5. Crack 4 eggs onto the surface and cover the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cover until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  7. Top with sour cream and green onions.
  8. Serve immediately.
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Garnish with jalapenos if desired.
Serve with guacamole.

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Dinner for Breakfast: Smoked Ham Open Waffle

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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Dinner for Breakfast: Smoked Ham Open Waffle

  • 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

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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12

Portions

Sausage and Cauliflower Muffins

  • 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

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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10

minutes

Serves
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8

Portions

Hawaiian Breakfast Sliders

  • Ingredients

  • 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

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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10

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Hummus Dogwrap

  • Ingredients

  • 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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