Meal Type: Sides & appetizers

Maple Bacon Winter Salad

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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20

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings

Maple Bacon Winter Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon
  • 1 ½cup cubed sweet potato, roasted
  • 2cups purple kale, shredded
  • 2 ½cup baby greens
  • ½cup pecans, toasted
  • ½cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½cup fresh pomegranate

    • Dressing:

  • 4tbsp (60ml) good quality olive oil
  • 3tbsp (45ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½tbsp (22ml) maple syrup
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook bacon for 12 to 14 minutes or until crisp and a temperature of 165ºF is reached. Remove from baking sheet and blot with paper towel. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. In a large bowl combine kale, greens, pecans, cheese and pomegranate. Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together until well combined. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Arrange onto platter.
  4. Roughly chop bacon and sprinkle over top. Serve immediately.
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Simplify your salad – use Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® bacon!

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Bacon and Green Onion Cheese Ball

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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6 to 8

servings

Bacon and Green Onion Cheese Ball

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon, cooked and diced into small bits – divided
  • 1340g container cream cheese, softened
  • ¼cup sour cream
  • 2tbsp vegetable or ranch style seasoning
  • ½tsp pepper
  • ½tsp paprika
  • ½tsp garlic powder
  • ½cup finely grated double cheese blend
  • 1cup + 2 heaping tbsp finely grated old cheddar
  • ⅔cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • ¼cup green onion finely chopped, divided
  1. In a large bowl combine bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, seasonings, cheeses and green onion. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
  2. Lightly oil clean hands with vegetable or olive oil and shape mixture into a large ball.
  3. Place onto plastic wrap and twist tightly to keep ball shape. Place into a fitted bowl. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Reheat reserved bacon to just warm. Combine with nuts, reserved cheese and onions.
  5. Gently roll entire cheese ball into the mixture until completely coated.
  6. Serve with assorted crackers.
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Ultimate Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics Game Day Spread

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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35

Minutes

Serves
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6 to 8

Portions

Ultimate Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics Game Day Spread

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Cook strips and wings per package directions on a parchment lined baking sheet (s).
  2. Toss wings with sauces.
  3. Arrange chicken, dips and veggies on a large serving platter.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Baked Caesar Potato Slices

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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20

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings

Baked Caesar Potato Slices

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Slice potatoes diagonally, at ½-inch (1 cm) intervals about ¾ of the way through and place on microwave safe plate.
  2. Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, or until cooked.
  3. Remove, cut into slices and top with salad dressing, green onions and bacon pieces.

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