Protein Type: Bacon

Irish Bacon Colcannon

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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20

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Serves
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4-6

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon, diced
  • 6medium yellow potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed and kept warm
  • 2cups cabbage, sliced
  • 1small onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ¼cup cream
  • ¼tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • salt
  1. Cook bacon in a large non-stick pan until crispy. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Pour out all but 1 tbsp of bacon drippings from pan.
  2. Heat drippings over medium-high heat and add cabbage and onions. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until vegetables have softened and have started to brown.
  3. Pour cream and add butter to a large pot and gently heat until warmed through. Add mashed potatoes, vegetable mixture and all but 3 tbsp of cooked bacon. Mix well with a rubber spatula.
  4. Season to taste. Spoon potatoes onto a serving platter and top with reserved bacon.
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This is an excellent recipe to “batch up” just simply double all the ingredients. Fantastic as a side dish for any meal and super tasty to add to your St Patrick’s day dinner!

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Bacon Laced Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls with Berry Fruit Salad

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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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, Apple and Cheddar Waffle Sammies

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

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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Bacon Braised Collard Greens

Preparation
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15

Minutes

Total Time
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1h 45

Minutes

Serves
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6

(side dish)

Bacon Braised Collard Greens

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375g pkg Maple Leaf® Original bacon, diced
  • 2bunches collard greens, woody ends and thick veins removed – cleaned and roughly chopped
  • 1large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Hot pepper sauce – to taste, optional
  1. Place bacon in a large deep nonstick skillet with tight fitting lid or a Dutch oven.
  2. Cook bacon over medium high heat stirring for about 3 to 4 minutes until just starting to turn golden brown. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes more. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add collard greens and combine with bacon mixture and allow to wilt for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into mixture and stir well. Cover and reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  3. Season with fresh ground pepper and add hot sauce to taste if using.
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This makes for a wonderful savory and luxurious side dish to your holiday table. Easily clean your collard greens by plunging leaves into a large bowl filled with cold water. Swirl around to loosen any debris. Allow to stand for about 10 minutes to let debris fall to the bottom. Carefully lift leaves out onto paper towel – don’t disturb the water as it will redistribute onto the leaves. Fold leaves in half and cut along the vein to remove from leaf. Roughly chop and you are done!

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Bacon Two Bite Stuffed Mushrooms

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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45-48

Minutes

Serves
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18

mushrooms

Bacon Two Bite Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 6slices Maple Leaf® Original Bacon, small dice
  • ⅓cup parsley, minced
  • 18mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed and reserved
  • ½cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½cup Italian cheese blend, fine shred
  • ½cup Parmesan cheese, find shred
  • 2tbsp red pepper, minced
  • 1tbsp garlic, grated
  • ½cup herb and garlic cream cheese, softened
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Olive oil
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Line mushrooms onto baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Finely chop mushrooms stems and set aside.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook bacon for 3 to 4 minutes. When bacon is just crisping and turning golden brown add chopped mushroom stems and red peppers. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are just softening. Add garlic and parsley and cook for about 1 minute longer stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl add cheeses, breadcrumbs, cream cheese and reserved bacon mixture.
  6. Mix and combine well with a wooden spoon. Divide mixture and with clean hands mold mixture into small balls and stuff mushroom cavities.
  7. Place stuffed mushrooms onto prepared baking sheet.
  8. Tent mushrooms loosely with tin foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove tin foil and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes longer. Broil on low for last 2 minutes of cooking until mushrooms are golden
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Make ahead! Prepare mixture up to 1 day in advance and stuff mushrooms when ready to use!

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Knife and Fork Deep Dish Breakfast Pizza

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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30 – 32

Minutes

Serves
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8

slices

Knife and Fork Deep Dish Breakfast Pizza

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375g pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, large dice and cooked to just starting to crisp
  • 1180-200g prepared pizza crust
  • ½cup pizza sauce, prepared
  • 8medium eggs, cooked scrambled
  • 1cup mozzarella cheddar blend shredded cheese
  • ½cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½cup small diced sweet potato or yellow potato, cooked
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Place pizza crust on a clean surface. Spread pizza sauce onto crust leaving about a half inch border around the base. Sprinkle half the bacon over top. Spoon scrambled eggs evenly over pizza followed by cheese, tomato and potato. Add remaining bacon over top. Ingredients will appear to be piled high depending on the crust you choose.
  3. Place on center rack of oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bacon is crispy.
  4. Allow to cool slightly and using a pizza wheel cut into 8 slices.
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Try this versatile breakfast recipe using your favorite variety of toppings. Try using Maple Leaf Natural Diced Ham or Maple Leaf Lazy Maple Bacon for a touch of sweet to your savory!

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Spanish Style Bacon Tortilla

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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55-60

Minutes

Serves
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8

slices

Spanish Style Bacon Tortilla

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 165g pkg Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® bacon, diced
  • 2cups good quality Spanish olive oil or Olive oil
  • 1large onion, thinly sliced
  • 5medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and rinsed
  • 8eggs, whisked into a large bowl
  • Salt
  1. Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a deep nonstick skillet over low heat. Oil should be gently shimmering when ready. 
  2. Slice potatoes lengthwise and then thinly into half-moons. 
  3. Carefully add potatoes and onions into the oil and stir to coat. Pan will look crowded, this is normal. Allow to cook for about 25 minutes stirring occasionally. Potatoes and onions should appear “melty” and with no browning and soft when pierced with a fork. 
  4. Drain over a fine mesh sieve into a heat resistant bowl. Set oil aside and allow to cool completely. 
  5. Wipe skillet with a paper towel and add 3 tbsp of reserved oil back into skillet. 
  6. Sprinkle bacon evenly onto base of skillet over medium heat. Add potato and onion mixture to eggs and generously season with salt. Carefully pour or spoon potato and onion back into skillet. 
  7. Vigorously shake and swirl skillet over medium heat until bottom and sides begin to set, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a heat proof spatula start to press the edges inward to create a puck shape. Continue to cook adjusting the heat lower to prevent bottom of tortilla from burning. Allow formed edges to set, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. 
  8. Over the sink or countertop place a large platter over skillet and in one quick motion invert tortilla over top. 
  9. Slide tortilla back into pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes more and using your spatula continue to push edges in to reinforce the shape. Tortilla should be lightly browned but slightly tender in the center when pressed with you fingers. 
  10. Remove onto serving platter and allow to cool before slicing. Slice into wedges and serve with warmed tomato sauce and fresh bread.
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Reserve seasoned oil for future use! This is infused oil! Keep in an airtight bottle or container after fully cooling and use in your favorite recipes. Leftover infused oil has a mild buttery caramelized onion flavor. Great to reuse in salad dressing.

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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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