Meal Type: Dessert

Festive Bacon Dessert Board

Preparation
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15

Minutes

Total Time
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50

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Festive Bacon Dessert Board

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Bacon Rice Krispies:

    In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter, add marshmallows and stir until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and half the bacon.
  3. Press mixture into a lightly greased baking pan, using spatula.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining bacon, Cool and cut into bars.
  5. Apple – Raspberry Crisp:

    Preheat the oven at 350 F.
  6. Grease 4 Ramakins, toss in apples and raspberries.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt.
  8. Stir to combine the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter. Incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a coarse crumbles.
  9. Evenly spoon the crumbly mixture over the top, making sure to cover it completely.
  10. Bake for about 25-30 minutes. The fruit should be soft and the top golden and crisp.
  11. Sprinkle with ready crisp
  12. Chocolate Bacon:

    Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bacon in a single layer in a baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes, pour off drippings.
  13. Melt white chocolate in a microwave until smooth. Brush onto both sides of half the bacon strips.
  14. Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave until smooth. Brush onto both sides of the remaining half the bacon strips.
  15. Sprinkle the bacon strips with chopped toppings mix and place on a lined baking tray.
  16. Refrigerate until set.

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Marbled Bacon Walnut Bark

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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40 + 30 min chilling

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Serves
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12- 20

pieces

Marbled Bacon Walnut Bark

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 6slices Maple Leaf® Original Bacon OR Lazy Maple Bacon
  • 1250g bag good quality bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1225g bag good quality pure white chocolate chips
  • 2tbsp toast walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
  • Lemon juice – optional
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay 6 slices of bacon flat. Cook on center rack of oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until completely crisp and golden brown. Remove onto a cooling rack and blot bacon completely on both sides, set aside to cool.
  3. Meanwhile pour bittersweet chocolate into a microwave glass bowl and the white chocolate into a second bowl. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Microwave bittersweet chocolate for 35 to 40 second intervals stirring each time until chocolate has melted. Be careful not to overheat and burn the chocolate during the last interval – reduce time to ensure smooth melted chocolate.
  4. Using a rubber spatula pour the chocolate onto prepared baking sheet.
  5. Using an off-set spatula spread the chocolate into the shape of a square being careful not to spread too thin.
  6. Repeat heating step for white chocolate.
  7. Spoon dollops of white chocolate all over the bittersweet chocolate. Drag your rubber spatula in a zig zag pattern across the chocolate
  8. On a clean surface chop cooled bacon into fine pieces and immediately sprinkle evenly over marbled chocolate. Sprinkle nuts over top and softly press down with the back of a clean spoon any toppings that are not adhered to the chocolate bark.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Once completely chilled use a butter knife and crack bark into desired number of pieces. Enjoy right away or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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Be creative! Make this your own – need thought starters? Things that go great with bacon… Smores bark – bacon, mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers Bacon, fruit and nut – bacon, assorted nuts and chopped dried fruit such as apricots and cranberry

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Sweet & Salty Bacon Coconut Macaroons

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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25

Minutes

Serves
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24

Portions

Sweet & Salty Bacon Coconut Macaroons

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the milk, shredded coconut, and condensed milk.
  4. Gently stir in the flour until completely incorporated.
  5. Add 1 cup of Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® Fully Cooked Natural Bacon Pieces and mix until evenly combined.
  6. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture on a baking sheet, placing each spoonful 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool before serving.
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Want to add some extra crunch?
Add ¼ cup of crushed cashew nuts!

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Maple Bacon Chocolate Cookies

Preparation
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15

Minutes

Total Time
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30

Minutes

Serves
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15 to 18

Cookies

Maple Bacon Chocolate Cookies

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • ½cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½cup brown sugar
  • ¼cup white sugar
  • 1tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 egg
  • ½teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½teaspoon baking soda
  • ½teaspoon salt
  • ½cup white chocolate chips
  • ½cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
  • 4slices Maple Leaf® Lazy Maple natural bacon, diced, cooked until golden and drained
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  2. Line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt, reserve.
  4. Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in the egg on low speed until incorporated.
  6. Scrap down the sides of the mixing bowl.
  7. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and mix to combine.
  8. On low speed add the dry ingredients and mix until everything is incorporated.
  9. Finally, add the bacon, chocolate chips and nuts and mix until everything is evenly distributed in the dough.
  10. Using a Tablespoon, scoop a heaping spoonful of dough onto a baking sheet and repeat until batter is gone.
  11. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes on the centre rack of the oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
  12. Let cool for 10 minutes before eating.

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Cajun Honey Butter Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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15

Minutes

Serves
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4

sandwiches

CajunHoneyButterCrispyChickenSandwich-scaled

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1560gr box Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken, cooked per package directions
  • 2tbsp honey
  • 4tbsp butter
  • 3tsp mild Cajun seasoning
  • 2cups lettuce, shredded
  • 4slices tomato
  • 8slices dill pickle 
  • 4small sesame seed buns, split and toasted
  • Cayenne – optional
  1.  Melt butter in a small bowl for about 1 minutes. Add honey and Cajun seasoning and stir well to combine. Keep warm. 
  2. Assemble sandwiches by laying bottom buns on a clean surface. Divide lettuce over top and place 1 to 2 chicken strips over top. 
  3. Drizzle warm Cajun sauce over top of chicken strips followed by tomatoes and pickle. Top with remaining bun. Serve immediately.
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Take this sandwich up a level and try adding Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon. Looking for another twist – try adding smoky chipotle seasoning to the sauce in place of Cajun for a southwestern kick.

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Bacon Laced Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls with Berry Fruit Salad

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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30

Minutes

Serves
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5

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  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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Bacon Candy Apple No Bake Caramel Cheesecake

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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3

hours overnight

Serves
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8

slices

Bacon Candy Apple No Bake Caramel Cheesecake

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 185g pkg Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® Bacon bits, divided
  • 1 ¼cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ + 1tbsp butter, melted
  • 18oz pkg cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3cup sugar
  • 1liter container whipped topping, prepared
  • 2medium granny smith apples, small dice
  • ½cup caramel sauce, prepared
  • 1cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • 1cup toasted pecans, chopped
  1. In the base of a 9” springform pan add graham crumbs, bacon and butter.
  2. Mix well to combine.
  3. Using your fingers or the bottom of a glass firmly press crumbs evenly to base of pan. Set aside.
  4. Using a hand mixture blend cream cheese and sugar on high until whipped and soft. About 1 to 2 minutes, scrapping down sides of bowl as you go.
  5. Using a rubber spatula fold in whipped topping until combined.
  6. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and smooth out the top. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight for best results.


Topping:

  1. Heat remaining tbsp of butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
  2. Add apples and stir continuously for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add remaining bacon and cook for 30 seconds more.
  4. Add caramel and nuts and stir to combine.
  5. Allow mixture to completely cool.
  6. Chill in refrigerator.
  7. Once completely chilled you can spoon evenly over prepared cheesecake and continue to allow cheesecake to set up for the suggested time OR you can spoon topping over sliced cheesecake when ready to serve.

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Ultimate Bacon Topped Hot Chocolate Float

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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10

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings

Ultimate Bacon Topped Hot Chocolate Float

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Divide hot chocolate and pour into mugs. Place two small scoops of desired ice cream into each mug. Top with whip cream, cherry and bacon.
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This makes for a great hostess gift. Place a box of ready crisp bacon, sachets of hot chocolate, mini marshmallows and a mug into a gift basket or bag. Make it adult with a small bottle of Irish cream.

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