Recipe Tag: a kid-friendly snack

Maple Leaf Chicken and Waffles

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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2 to 4

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Maple Leaf Chicken and Waffles

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8Maple Leaf Prime® Dino Nuggets
  • 4Belgian waffles
  • ½cup maple syrup
  • 8toothpicks
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F
  2. Place Dino Nuggets on a baking sheet and bake per package instructions.
  3. While the nuggets are cooking cook the waffles per pack instructions.
  4. Place the maple syrup in the microwave and reheat for 10 to 15 seconds.
  5. Cut each waffle into 4 squares.
  6. Place each Dino Nuggets on a piece of waffle. Add another piece of waffle on top and skewer with a toothpick to hold everything together.
  7. Drizzle warm maple syrup over the waffles just before serving.
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For an even more decadent snack try adding of Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon on top of the Dino Nuggets.

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Spooky Spider Dogs

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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25

Minutes

Serves
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10

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Working on a clean surface unroll dough and cut at each perforated slice. You should have 6 slices. Cut each slice in half to make 12.
  3. Cut the ends of each hot dog into quarter strips leaving about and inch in the middle.
  4. Wrap dough onto center of each hot dog and using your fingers slightly cinch in the dough towards the middle.
  5. Discard remaining dough or use to roll into small dough balls to make eyes to place onto each “spider dog”.
  6. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden brown and hot dog “legs” have started to curl slightly.
  7. Make spider faces on dough using a combination of ketchup, mustard or BBQ sauce.
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Check out our Spooktacular Mummy Dogs recipe dogs and make a combination of “Spiders” and “Mummy” Dogs for hosting a
party.

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Sheet Pan Ham and Cheese Croissants

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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20

Minutes

Serves
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6

Sandwiches

Sheet Pan Ham and Cheese Croissants

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 12slices Maple Leaf Smoked Black Forest Ham, thinly hand sliced from a 600gr half ham
  • 6large croissants, split
  • 3slices swiss cheese, cut on the bias
  • 6slices cheddar cheese, halved
  • 18slices firm plum tomato, sliced thin
  • 3tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Olive oil spray
  • Poppy seeds – optional
  • Garlic salt – optional
  • Fresh thyme – garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix mayonnaise and Dijon in a small bowl. Place croissants on a clean surface and spread a scant amount on the inside of each bottom and top of croissant.
  3. Assemble by placing 1 half slice of swiss cheese onto bottom of each croissant followed by 2 slices ham, 3 tomato slices and two half slices of cheddar placed side by side and top of croissant. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. Lightly spray top of croissant with olive oil. Sprinkle poppy seeds and garlic salt over top. Add fresh thyme over top if using.
  5. Bake on center rack of oven for 8 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and melted and sandwich is heated through. Serve immediately.
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This recipe is a great use of left over ham – make them mini by using mini croissants! Dice the ham for an easy fit onto the base of a small croissant and use your favorite cheese combination! This recipe is also great using honey mustard.

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Deluxe Pepperoni Pizza Toast

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

Deluxe Pepperoni Pizza Toast

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 24slices of Maple Leaf Natural Selections Pepperoni
  • 4thick cut slices round sour dough bread
  • 2125 gram balls fresh mozzarella, sliced into 12 rounds
  • 8tbsp olive oil
  • 1tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 4tbsp pizza sauce, warm
  • 2tbsp parmesan, grated
  • 6slices large tomato
  • Basil – garnish
  1. Preheat oven to low broil setting. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drizzle olive oil onto each side of bread. Place toast onto baking sheet and broil toast for about 1 minute per side or until just golden. Remove from oven.
  3. Assemble toast by layering cheese, followed by tomato sauce, tomato slices and pepperoni. Sprinkle seasoning and parmesan cheese over top.
  4. Broil for about 3 to 4 minutes until cheese has melted and pepperoni has started to crisp.
  5. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with basil if desired.
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Serve with a side garden salad with Italian vinaigrette or with a small Caesar salad.

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Chicken Fajita Tostada

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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25

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings – makes 8 tostada

Chicken Fajita Tostada

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime RWA Boneless Skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1heaping cup multicolored peppers, thinly sliced
  • ½cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 1tbsp chili powder
  • 2cups tex mex cheese, shredded
  • 8corn tostada, prepared
  • Juice ½ lime
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1large avocado, diced
  • Sour cream optional
  • Salsa optional
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place chicken in a large bowl and add half the vegetable oil, chili powder and lime juice. Toss well to coat.
  3. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes turning frequently until starting to brown.
  4. Add onions and peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more until vegetables have started to soften and caramelize and chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  5. Arrange tostadas side by side onto prepared baking sheet and divide and sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Place onto center rack of oven for about 2 minutes until cheese has just melted and remove from oven.
  6. Assemble tostada by dividing warm fajita mix onto each tostada followed by diced avocado and top with salsa and sour cream if using. Serve immediately.
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Round out your meal and serve with
Mexican style rice. Need some inspiration? Try a caprese style
tostada by using Maple Leaf chicken
and in place of veggies use shredded
lettuce, fresh Pico De Gallo and
pearl bocconcini cheese!

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Bacon Pizza Grilled Cheese

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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2

sandwiches

BaconGrilledCheese-scaled

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8slices Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon
  • 1cup pizza mozzarella, shredded
  • 2tbsp pizza sauce or marinara sauce + extra
  • 4thick cut slices bread
  • 2tbsp garlic butter, divided
  • 1tbsp basil, finely chopped
  • Cooking spray
  1.  Lay bacon onto a paper towel lined microwavable plate and heat per package directions. Remove and set aside.
  2. Place bread down onto a clean surface and spread 1 tbsp each marinara sauce onto base of bread. Divide and sprinkle half the cheese over top. Lay 4 slices bacon onto each slice of bread and sprinkle remaining cheese over top followed by basil. Top with remaining bread.
  3. Divide garlic butter and spread onto the outside of the bread of each sandwich.
  4. Spray a large non stick skillet with cooking oil over medium high heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side flipping carefully with a spatula. Bread should be golden brown and cheese should be melted.
  5. Remove from heat and slice in half. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping on the side. Serve immediately. 
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Serve sandwiches with a small side garden salad. Like meat as much as we do? Make it a Meatsa pizza grilled cheese and add Maple Leaf Prepped and Ready diced ham. Chef Hack – leave cheese at room temperature for 15 minutes – it will melt faster and easier in the sandwich.

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Everything Bagel Hot Dog Twister

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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18-20

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Serves
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8

servings

EverythingBagelHotDogTwister-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Unroll crescent dough onto a cutting board. Carefully tear at perforated cut into 4 large squares of dough. Using your fingers cinch the perforation cutting diagonal with each square of dough. Cut each square lengthwise. You should have 8 strips of seamless dough. 
  3. Twist each piece of dough around each hot dog.
  4. Place seasoning on to a large plate. Roll each hot dog into the seasoning pressing down gently so it adheres to the dough. Place each coated hot dog onto prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake in oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and hot dog cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  6. Serve immediately with a side of mustard or ketchup to dip.

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Summer Family BBQ “Top” your Dog your way

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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12

hot dogs

SummerFamilyBBQTopYourDogYourWay-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1.  Heat grill and cook hot dogs per package directions
  2. Create your topping tin by including the above ingredients into the muffin cups. Use one side for the kids and the other for the adults!
  3. Place hot dogs into buns and “top it your way”

**Stylist tips**

Add grill marks.

Suggestion to use La Fournee Doree top split brioche hot dog buns. They are great for the length of the hot dog.

Style one hot dog dressed as a suggestion and keep the others plain.

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A muffin tin a smart and convenient way to serve your pickiest guests with an assortment of options! Try using your favorite toppings!

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Bacon Sprinkled Cheese Dogs with Creamy Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries

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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6

Portions

BaconSprinkledCheeseDogs-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Mix cabbage, carrot, and onion in a large bowl with mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Set air fryer to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches fry sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes turning once. Keep warm until ready to serve. 
  3. Divide cheese onto bottom of each bun and place hot dog over top. Sprinkle bacon bits over top. Serve with a side of coleslaw dusted with paprika if using and crispy sweet potato fries.
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**Please note all air fryers are calibrated differently, cook times may vary**
Try a flavor boost to your sweet potato fries! Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese or your favorite Italian seasoning blend.

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