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BLT Hot Dogs

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #TurnUpSummer

BLT Hot Dogs are Ball Park® Hot Dogs wrapped in bacon grilled to perfection and placed in Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns with sliced roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce and a drizzle of mayonnaise over top.

We kick off every summer with a grill out with friends, neighbors and family to eat, play some corn hole while the kids run around and listen to some country music in the backyard. This year will be no different. Cold drinks, delicious grilled foods, simple side dishes and a shareable dessert is just what we need. BLT Hot Dogs make summer grilling simple, yet so flavorful.

The Essentials

A successful grill out requires just a few things, beginning with great food!

  • Ball Park® Beef Franks are made with 100% beef.
  • America’s favorite bun, Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns.
  • Lettuce, tomatoes and bacon to make BLT Hot Dogs.
  • Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage Links made with 100% premium beef.
  • Chinet® Classic White™ dinner plates plates offer premium strength to serve the heaviest meals in style for easy cleanup and more time with friends and family.
  • Cold beverages.
  • Silverware, cups and napkins.
  • Dessert. S’mores are one of the go-to desserts to enjoy around the fire pit.
  • Side dishes : potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, or diced watermelon to name a few.
  • Condiments : mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard.
  • Activities : Corn hole, darts and flag football are some we enjoy while cranking up some country music.

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BLT Hot Dogs

BLT Hot Dogs have a nice crispy outside layer of bacon with juicy Ball Park® Hot Dogs in the center. It is then set in soft Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns with sweet slices of fresh tomato and shredded lettuce. Drizzle some mayonnaise over top to complete. Summer grill outs will be anything but boring with flavors like this!

Tips & Tricks

Cook low and slow. The trick to making these BLT Hot Dogs is to cook on a low to medium heat for a longer period of time than you would typically cook a hot dog. A high heat may just char the hot dog before the bacon has a chance to crisp as you may like.

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BLT Hot Dogs

BLT Hot Dogs are Ball Park® Hot Dogs wrapped in bacon grilled to perfection and placed in a Ball Park® Hot Dog Bun with sliced roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce and a drizzle of mayonnaise over top. 
Course dinner
Keyword Dinner, Grilling, Summer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 8 Ball Park® Hot Dogs
  • 8 Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns
  • 8 bacon slices
  • 1 cup lettuce lettuce
  • mayonnaise
  • 2 Roma tomatoes sliced

Instructions

  • Soak 16 toothpicks in water for 20 minutes.
  • Wash lettuce and tomatoes. Chop the lettuce and slice the tomatoes. 
  • Heat grill up to a medium-low heat.
  • Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with one toothpick on each end.
  • Toss hot dogs on grill for 10 minutes, flip and cook another 10 minutes. 
  • Remove the toothpicks. 
  • Serve in a hot dog bun with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of mayonnaise


How do you plan on turning up this summer? Let me know in the comments below how this summer will be the best one yet.

 

 

 

 
 

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad

This post is sponsored by Great Day Farms and Soapbox Influence. All opinions are mine alone.  #EggceptionallyGreat

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad is a delicious dinner salad made with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, crispy bacon, chicken, Parmesan cheese, croutons and Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs with a creamy yogurt based dressing. 

One of my favorite items to make through the summer are salads. Salads are refreshing, quick and easy to make so they are perfect for those hot days. Little salads won’t keep my family full and happy so we like them loaded and pumped full of flavor. Bring on the layers of deliciousness! From crunchy bacon to buttery croutons and creamy dressing to perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs. You are going to love this salad!

Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs

A great way to add more flavor and protein to any meal is with hard-boiled eggs. You can find Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs at Walmart conveniently located in the deli section next to the pre-made sandwiches and salads. Available in 2 and 6 pack pouches that are not just convenient but also tasty and a great value. 

Try this Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup for another great dinner recipe with hard-boiled eggs!

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad is loaded with flavor! Beginning with the crispy bacon pieces and chicken cooked in some of the bacon grease. There are fresh tomatoes and crunchy croutons added over top a bed of Romaine lettuce. A nutty Parmesan cheese is sprinkled over top as well as in a creamy dressing of anchovies, Worcestershire and lemon juice blended with Greek yogurt and olive oil. The finishing touch are some Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs pre-cooked and ready to toss on the salad with their creamy centers. 

Yogurt Based Caesar Dressing

A classic Caesar dressing is made of anchovies, garlic, mustard and raw egg yolk. It is a simple dressing that is delicious and perfect but today I wanted to create an eggless Caesar dressing with the swap of Greek yogurt and it really works! The base is the same with anchovy and garlic. Salt, olive oil, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and plain Greek yogurt is then added. This dressing is super flavorful, thick and creamy. 

Tips & Tricks

Save Time

This meal can be on the table in less than 25 minutes. You just need to multi-task and get the bacon cooking ASAP. Followed by the chicken. While the bacon and chicken cooks, wash the produce, dice what needs to be diced and prepare the dressing. The Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs also help save time without the need to boil and peel any eggs. 

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Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad is a delicious dinner salad made with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, crispy bacon, chicken, Parmesan cheese, croutons and Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs with a creamy yogurt based dressing. 

Course dinner, lunch
Keyword bacon, caesar, chicken, dressing, Eggs, salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Amber

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing

  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire
  • 3 anchovy flat fillet
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad

  • 2 chicken breasts fillet for 4 pieces
  • 6 bacon slices crispy and chopped
  • 2 heads Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shaved or shredded
  • 1 cup petite medley or cherry tomatoes halved
  • ground pepper
  • 4 Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs halved

Instructions

Caesar Dressing

  • Place salt, anchovy fillets and garlic cloves into food processor and blend for 1 minute.
  • Add the remaining dressing ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad

  • Place bacon into a hot pan set on a medium-high heat. Cook until crispy (about 5 minutes) flipping often. Remove, let cool and then chop.
  • Drain most of the bacon grease from the pan leaving just a little to cook the chicken in.
  • Fillet 2 chicken breasts. Salt and pepper each side. Place into pan cooking 12-14 minutes on a medium-high flipping once. Remove from pan, cool and then slice.
  • Rinse and dry the tomatoes and lettuce.
  • Chop the Romaine lettuce and place into large bowl.
  • Add the sliced chicken and chopped crispy bacon.
  • Cut the tomatoes and Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs into halves. Add to salad.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, croutons and some fresh ground pepper.
  • Toss with desired amount of Caesar Dressing and serve.

Notes

Internal temperature of chicken needs to reach 165 degrees to consume. 

Have you tried Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs? Let me know how you enjoy eating them in the comments below!

 

 

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are a keto-friendly breakfast made with eggs, onion, crispy bacon, flavorful pork sausage and shredded cheddar cheese topped with chives. 

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The husband and myself have been transitioning our diet the last couple weeks to have lower carbohydrates. We aren’t completely keto yet but slowly making those changes. A big change has been breakfast time and we have been good about giving up the regular foods like cereal, toast or waffles. Now, we are trying to incorporate lots of eggs and meat to start the morning. 

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Meat Lovers Egg Muffins

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are meaty and delicious. Dice up some crispy, cooked bacon and brown some pork sausage. Spray a muffin pan well and then fill each portion with a bit of each. Add in some diced onion and then whisk one egg into each muffin. Sprinkle on some cheese and then bake. The egg poofs up in the oven and leaves you with this perfect little egg muffin. 

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Tips & Tricks

Reheat

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are perfect for meal prep. Make a batch on Sunday night and heat them up in the mornings. To reheat, pop two in the microwave for 1 minute, 10  seconds and enjoy. Consume within 5 days and keep refrigerated. 

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Meat Lovers Egg Muffins

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are a keto-friendly breakfast made with eggs, onion, crispy bacon, flavorful pork sausage and shredded cheddar cheese topped with chives. 
Course Breakfast
Keyword breakfast, brunch, Eggs, Keto
Servings 12 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs large
  • 6 bacon slices cooked and crispy
  • 1/2 pound pork sausage browned
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chives garnish
  • non-stick spray

Instructions

  • Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Cook the bacon on the stove top until crispy or use leftover bacon (thats what we do) and then brown the pork sausage. 
  • Dice the bacon and dice the white onion. 
  • Each muffin gets: a spoonful or pork sausage, some diced bacon, diced onion, a little salt, a little pepper, and a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese. Then, add a whisked egg and stir ingredients together. 
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the egg is cooked completely through. 
  • Add some chives over top to garnish. I also put a little more shredded cheese and a little bacon crumble on top. 

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Are you on a low carb diet? Let me know some of your best tips in the comments below! I don’t plan on getting rid of carbs 100% (I seriously need a some Chocolate Cake every once in awhile) but I feel like these some little changes will make a big difference! 

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Avocado Breakfast Boats

This post has been sponsored by Sargento. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 
 

Avocado Breakfast Boats are a beautiful yet quick meal made with fresh avocado, scrambled eggs, crispy pieces of bacon, diced tomato and Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series™ 18 month aged Cheddar. 

 
 
A great breakfast starts with fresh ingredients, has amazing flavor, and can be cooked up quickly for busy mornings. Avocado Breakfast Boats are all of those things PLUS they are gorgeous! Gorgeous enough that I would feed these to guests staying over or for a brunch party because although simple, these avocado boats are impressive on taste and appealing as they are bursting in color. 
 
 

Meijer is my favorite grocer to shop at for everything from fresh produce to affordable beauty products. This cutting board photographed is even a Meijer find. I enjoy my weekly shopping trip at Meijer because I can pick up whatever my family needs in one stop and the prices are unbeatable! Not to mention, Meijer is always on top of what is new, like these Sargento Shredded Cheese packs. 

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Sargento Shredded Cheese

Sargento has some new cheese cuts available at Meijer. Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series includes a 14 month aged Parmesan, 6 month aged Gouda, an Italian blend, and 18 month aged Cheddar. All these Sargento cheeses are aged, adding more intense flavor to any dish with that extra punch of cheese. Everything is just a little better with one of these delicious Sargento Shredded Cheese varieties. 

Avocado Breakfast Boats

Avocado Breakfast Boats provide a healthy, balanced breakfast that is fresh and delicious. You get a buttery texture with the avocado, something creamy with perfectly scrambled eggs, a crispness with bacon, a pop of color with the tomato, and a sharpness with the Sargento Shredded Cheese. A combination that will make your taste buds do a happy dance. 
 

Tips & Tricks

Ripe Avocado

These tips and tricks can help determine if your avocado is ready to eat! Be aware that avocados have a small window of that perfect ripeness, so ripe today may mean overripe tomorrow. 

Color

A dull, dark brown-purplish color is an indication that your avocado is ripe. Bright green is an indication it is not quite there yet. I typically buy my avocados with a vibrant green tint so they will be ripe in a couple days when I plan to eat them. Note that this color rule doesn’t always apply and all three tips of picking the best avocado should be used. 

Feel

Rock hard avocados are not yet ripe while mushy are overripe. You want something in between. The avocado should be firm but have a little give when gently squeezed. 

Flick The Stem

Flicking the stem off the avocado is, in my opinion, the best way to determine the ripeness of an avocado. By removing the little stem attached to the fruit, you get to see the color your avocado is. You want to see a beautiful green color once that stem is removed. Brown is an indication that the avocado is overripe. 

How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs should be light, moist, and creamy, seasoned with minimal seasoning of salt and pepper. Sargento Shredded Cheese adds richness and texture. 

Non-stick 

Cook with a non-stick skillet. This makes cooking and clean up easy peasy. Butter also helps the eggs not to stick and adds flavor. Let the butter melt completely, then add the egg. Then, use a spatula to turn the egg. 

Low Heat

A low to medium-low heat is just right. Cooking on a high temperature can burn the eggs or cook them too quickly. 

Whisk It Good

Use a whisk to beat the eggs in a small bowl before cooking. Beat the eggs until yolk and whites are fully combined and there is consistency.    

Cook Time

Even on a low heat, scrambled eggs only take about a minute to cook. The eggs should look slightly runny when removed from the heat because they will continue to cook. Over-cooked eggs can taste rubbery and dry oppose to creamy and soft. 

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Avocado Breakfast Boats

Avocado Breakfast Boats are a beautiful, yet quick meal made with fresh avocado, scrambled eggs, crispy pieces of bacon, diced tomato and Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar. 
Course Breakfast
Keyword avocado, bacon, breakfast, brunch, egg
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Tablespoons Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar
  • 2 Avocados
  • 2 slices Bacon diced
  • 4 Eggs large
  • 1 Tomato diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Wash outside of the avocados. Cut the avocados in half and dispose of the pit. Scoop out a little bit of the avocado with a spoon and dice the part you removed. Place to the side. The section with the shell will be your avocado boat.
  • Wash and chop the tomato. Place to the side. 
  • Dice the bacon. Cook bacon pieces on a medium-high heat in a non-stick pan for 3 minutes or until at your desired crispness. 
  • Remove bacon from and place on a paper towel. Place to the side while you cook the eggs. Wipe the non stick pan out clean with a paper towel to remove bacon grease.
  • Place the pan back on stove on a low-medium heat. Add 1 Tablespoon butter . 
  • Beat your eggs in a small bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add eggs pan once the butter has melted. Use a spatula to mix the eggs until they become silky and slightly runny. This should take about one minute. Remove from heat and add 2 Tablespoons Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar and the crispy bacon pieces. Mix together and spoon into the avocado boats. 
  • Add a little more salt and pepper, a pinch more Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar, the diced tomato and avocado, any leftover bacon crumbles all on top. 
  • Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. 
 
What clever ways will you use new Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar in your breakfast? A delicious omelette? A hearty breakfast casserole? Let me know in the comments below and tell me why you love shopping at Meijer. 
 
 

Air Fryer Bacon

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Bacon! BACON! BACON! Always a good idea and perfect addition to so many dishes. You can cook your bacon so easily and without a mess in the Air Fryer to make life a little easier. Here’s how!

Air Fryer Bacon

Can we just dive right into this one?

Place 5 slices of bacon into the airy fryer (you may be able to fit more if you have a larger air fryer). Set the temperature to 390 degrees. Cook for 10-12 minutes depending on the crispiness level you like. 11 minutes is perfect for me where it is crunchy but still has great flavor.

To clean the air fryer after cooking bacon, drain the fat into a mug and let that thicken up. Once thickened, dispose in the garbage. Wipe the inside of your air fryer clean. No bacon splatter to clean up! Amen. 

Take note that I am using thick cut bacon which I always recommend buying. If you have a thin cut bacon, reduce your time.

What can you use bacon with?

The short answer is anything. Some ideas include with waffles for breakfast, in a BLT for lunch, on a salad, on top of a cheeseburger, make crumbles for potato soup or eat as a snack.


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Air Fryer Bacon

Bacon! BACON! BACON! Always a good idea and perfect addition to so many dishes. You can cook your bacon so easily and without a mess in the Air Fryer to make life a little easier. Here's how!
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon thick cut

Instructions

  • Line the bacon slices into the air fryer basket side by side. 
  • Place the temperature to 390 degrees and cook for 10-12 minutes depending on how crispy you like your bacon. 
  • Place on a kitchen napkin to absorb any excess grease and serve. 
  • Repeat. 

Carbonara with Peas

Carbonara with Peas

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ElevateYourMeal #CollectiveBias

Carbonara with Peas is a creamy pasta dish made with thick pieces of bacon, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg and Barilla® Collezione Bucatini for a simple, yet elevated, weeknight meal.

Carbonara with Peas is a gourmet meal that isn’t too complex and requires just a few ingredients making it the perfect dish for busy nights or for a cook that is just dipping their toes into creating more artisanal foods at home.  For myself, creating artisanal meals starts with family tradition. The best traditional meals are the ones that supply comfort in every bite and have the power to bring families together around the dinner table. A carbonara is THAT meal for my family.

Barilla® is my go-to pasta to create all kinds of delicious meals for my family from spaghetti and meatballs to tuna casserole. When I want to create a more gourmet pasta dish, I reach for Barilla® Collezione. Barilla® Collezione is made with non-GMO ingredients and crafted using traditional Italian bronze plates for a homemade texture. The bronze cut taste and texture perfectly holds sauce and you can really taste the Collezione difference.

You can find Barilla® Collezione pasta shapes at your local grocer. I found mine on the pasta aisle at Kroger on my weekly shopping trip while picking up my other Carbonara with Peas ingredients.

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  • Orecchiette
  • Bucatini
  • Penne
  • Spaghetti
  • Casarecce
  • Rigatoni

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Carbonara with Peas

Bring on the pasta! Carbonara with Peas is perfect when you want to put a great meal on the table quickly. Not many gourmet dishes have a 7 minute cook time and limited prep work needed like this carbonara. The rich, silky texture of this pasta dish with the garlicky peas and hint of bacon all over is going to put this recipe in your dinner line-up over and over again.

I feel that some people are intimidated by the egg in carbonara but don’t be. The trick to carbonara is to finish cooking the pasta and pan of bacon with peas at the exact same time so you can quickly drain the pasta and add all ingredients together while everything is hot. The hot ingredients is what cooks that raw egg well enough to consume. Make sure the eggs are pasteurized and fresh. After the first bite, your taste buds and tummy will be thanking you for making this dish!

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Carbonara with Peas is a creamy dish made with thick bacon pieces, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg and Barilla® Collezione Bucatini for a simple, yet elevated, weeknight meal. 

  • 12 ounce box Barilla® Collezione Bucatini
  • 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • 1/2 pound thick cut bacon (pancetta can be used)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 eggs, reccomend pasteurized
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded plus more for serving
  • cracked pepper
  • salt
  1. Chop bacon into 1 inch slices.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 4 eggs and 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese together.
  3. Finely mince the garlic cloves.
  4. Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta.
  5. Boil pasta for 7 minutes.
  6. Timing is important with Carbonara so right when you put the pasta in to cook, add the bacon into a large preheated saute pan on the stove top. Cook the bacon for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the peas to the bacon for 1 minute.
  8. Push the bacon and peas to the side while you add the garlic. Let the garlic cook until it is aromatic (about 1 minute). Mix the garlic with the peas and bacon.
  9. Immediately drain the pasta as it finishes it 7 minute cook time reserving half a cup of the pasta water for later. Place the drained pasta into the bacon pan and stir ingredients together for 1 minute.
  10. Remove the pan from heat and add the egg mixture. Stir well and quickly. Add in the reserved pasta water as needed until you get a creamy consistency.
  11. Serve with some fresh ground pepper and parmesan cheese on top.

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** This recipe may contain raw egg. I recommend pasteurized eggs to reduce risk of food-born illness. 

 

 

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are made with bun sized hot dogs wrapped in delicious bacon cooked on the grill until crispy and covered with barbecue sauce for a simple way to dress up that average hot dog.

Let’s begin with some facts about bacon.

Bacon Facts:

FACT: Bacon is irresistible. 

FACT: Bacon makes everything taste more delicious. 

FACT: Bacon is ALWAYS a good idea. 

Why cover hot dogs with bacon? You get a crispy, salty layer between the bun and dog with caramelized barbecue sauce to top it off. DROOL WORTHY food!

These Bacon Wrapped Hot Dos are fun for a grill out with friends or to just to make hot dog night a little more exciting at your house!

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Let us get grilling! Start by soaking toothpicks in a bowl of water so we can avoid the toothpicks burning on the grill and preheat the grill to a medium low heat.

Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon and secure in place with a toothpick on each end. Make sure to use a regular sliced bacon instead of thick which is what I typically recommend. In this case, thinner bacon will cook better.

Place on the grill for about 10 minutes each side or until that bacon is crispy and brush with barbecue sauce. Leave the lid open while grilling because of all that grease falling can cause a spark below and then you will have some extra crispy Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs. Hey, maybe you like the extra crisp and in that case, close the lid periodically and keep a close eye on it.

You don’t need a lot of toppings with these Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs. Keep it simple! Adding just a squirt of mustard was just right for us. Don’t forget to remove those toothpicks before serving!

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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are made with bun sized hot dogs wrapped in delicious bacon cooked on the grill until crispy and covered with barbecue sauce for a simple way to dress up that average hot dog. 

  • 10 bun sized hot dogs
  • 10 slices classic cut bacon
  • 10 hot dog buns
  • 5 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • garnish with mustard
  1. Soak 20 toothpicks in water for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat grill up to a medium-low heat.
  3. Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with one toothpick on each end.
  4. Toss hot dogs on grill for 10 minutes, flip, and brush on barbecue sauce.
  5. Cook another 10 minutes and brush on more barbecue sauce.
  6. Serve in a hot dog bun with a drizzle of mustard.

Mother’s Day Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole

Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.

Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole is a perfect Mother’s Day recipe made with Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage, Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon, hash browns, eggs, onion, garlic, Mexican cheese and Roma tomatoes.

We are beginning our brunch journey with a trip to Meijer to check off all those items on the grocery list. From produce to fresh flowers to serving platters and so much more, Meijer stores have it all. For this Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole, a visit to the refrigerated meats section is the first stop to grab Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon. Also, keep an eye out for the new Jimmy Dean Hickory Smoked Bacon now available at Meijer, because bacon is life and you are going to want to try the bold smoky flavor in a slightly thicker cut. Be sure to be on the lookout for the special Mother’s Day stickers on Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand products at Meijer!

THE MEAT

Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage offers a high quality, savory pork sausage with a special blend of seasonings. Ideal for breakfast casseroles!

Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon is a naturally smoked bacon that is hand-trimmed and cut thick. You are going to want to eat this bacon as part of your breakfast, lunch and dinner.

BRUNCH TABLESCAPE

I decided to go with a tablescape that was beautiful, yet simple. The lace table runner is my favorite part. I added some fresh flowers and candles and utilized cake stands wherever possible. I stuck to all white for the plates, table runner, cake stands and serving dishes to help keep the dining room bright and airy. The floral napkins are a vintage find from a while back and inspired this entire table and set the tone for brunch.

What you need for a Mother’s Day brunch tablescape: 

  • Fresh flowers for a pop of color.
  • Candles.
  • Lace table runner.
  • Floral napkins.
  • Cake stands for muffins and pastries.
  • Serving platters, bowls and serving utensils. I used all white to keep the table bright and cheery.
  • Plates, bowls, glasses and utensils for each guest.

BRUNCH MENU

  • Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole. Recipe card below!
  • Blueberry muffins. I used a simple box mix today with bakery style liners.
  • Vanilla Yogurt with granola.
  • Fresh fruit with strawberries, kiwi, blackberries and grapes.
  • Orange juice. You can even set up a beverage bar with juice, water, coffee and some mimosas.
  • Variety of pastries. Some pastries from the bakery at Meijer are easy and delicious for a nice brunch treat.

BACON AND SAUSAGE BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Let’s get to the best part! Our Mother’s Day Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole that is loaded with Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon for a meaty main dish mom will love. Our menu has pastries, muffins, yogurt and fruit but a hot dish was needed to complete brunch. This Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole hits the spot with your favorite breakfast meats and the must have eggs and hash browns. Plus, the tomatoes add some vibrant color to the top. This casserole is going to make your Mother’s Day! Make sure to click play on the short video at the bottom of the page to see how simple this casserole is.

Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole
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Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole is a perfect Mother’s Day recipe made with Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage, Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon, hash browns, eggs, onion, garlic, Mexican cheese and Roma tomatoes.

  • 1.5 pound Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon
  • 16 ounce Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage
  • 3/4 pound frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 eggs
  • .5 teaspoon salt
  • .5 teaspoon pepper
  • .5 cup heavy cream
  • .5 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • .5 cup sour cream
  • chives to garnish
  1. Finely chop half an onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, slice tomatoes and chop a few chives.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. On the stovetop on medium heat, cook your Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon extra crispy, set to the side on paper towels.
  4. Dispose of bacon grease on the bottom of pan and place pan back on medium heat. Add Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and brown meat. Place the sausage to the side in a bowl.
  5. Place pan back on stovetop and turn down heat a bit, add minced garlic and half a chopped onion. Stir for 2 minutes and set onion mix to the side in a bowl.
  6. In a mixing bowl, add eggs, salt, pepper, heavy cream, sour cream and cheese. Whisk thoroughly. Set to side.
  7. Assemble the casserole after spraying dish with non-stick spray.
  8. Place hash browns in the bottom layer. Use about 3/4 of a 1 pound bag. Add the cooked sausage, then the cooked onion. Spread out evenly.
  9. Add a layer of the cooked bacon slices followed by the egg mixture.
  10. Place in oven for 35 minutes.
  11. Add tomato slices and chives, cook another 10 minutes.
  12. Serve.

Do you have Mother’s Day brunch plans? Let me know in the comments below what you are giving your mom, and most importantly, what you will be feeding her!

 

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf for any day of the week! This meatloaf is so tasty with bell peppers, hint of garlic, A1 sauce and topped with bacon and BBQ sauce. I love this meal because the meatloaf itself, is healthy and colorful and the addition of bacon brings a nice texture and flavor. Plus, let’s be honest. Anything with bacon, makes life a little better!

 

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf

 

If you have followed me for awhile, you know that this is Aaron’s recipe without me having to tell you that. He is the bacon man. Bacon on anything and everything! Bacon all day every day… you get the point. We like using turkey for our meatloaf because it doesn’t get greasy and it is a healthier option. Sometimes swapping turkey can make a dish more bland but you wont miss the ground beef flavors either, the A1 and other flavors put into the turkey more than make up for it. And speaking of greasy, you may not want to use a meatloaf pan to cook this recipe. If you use a meatloaf pan, make sure it is one that drains the fat because that bacon grease will be build up in the pan. We mold the meatloaf on a foil covered baking sheet so there is some room for the excess grease to run off.

 

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf

 

Red and green bell peppers are what we love to use in our meatloaf, although if you prefer a swap for something else there are plenty of options. Celery, carrots, mushrooms, or onions are commonly used meatloaf and would also taste fantastic in this particular recipe!

 

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf

 

Meatloaf does need to cook for awhile but the prep is incredibly easy. Just toss the ingredients into a big bowl and squish together and blend into a meatloaf log form. Wrap and weave the bacon over top. Then, 15 minutes before finishing cooking you will add the BBQ sauce. Wait until the end of cooking the meatloaf to add the BBQ sauce so the bacon has the time it needs to crisp up a bit. Use any kind of bacon but keep in mind the thicker cuts won’t be able to crisp as well as thinner cuts so pick one for your preference. BBQ sauce used is also based on your taste preference. Pick the sauce your family enjoys or try a new one!

 

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf

 

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf
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Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 pounds ground lean turkey
  • .5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups oats
  • 2.5 tablespoons A1 sauce
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  1. Pre heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Gather ingredients, large mixing bowl, measuring cups, foil, baking pan, knife and cutting board.
  3. Put 2 pounds of ground turkey into mixing bowl.
  4. Dice 1 green and 1 red bell pepper and place into bowl.
  5. Add 1.5 cups oats, .5 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 eggs, 2.5 tablespoons A1 in bowl and mix with hands until well blended. I recommend using gloves for this step.
  6. Put the meatloaf mixture on top of baking pan lined with foil and form it into a log.
  7. Wrap and weave 6 slices of bacon on top of the meatloaf.
  8. Place in oven for 50 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and add 3/4 BBQ sauce of your choice on top. Place back into oven for another 15 minutes.
  10. Remove meatloaf from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  11. Slice and serve.

 

 

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf

 

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic pasta dish that the whole family loves and you can have it on the table in only 15 minutes making it a perfect dish for those busy nights! You do have to move quickly when preparing this dish so if you are an unexperienced cook, instead of cooking everything at the same time, you will want to prepare everything first and then cook the bacon followed by cooking the pasta. This will take longer but after making it once or twice, you will get this dish down to 15 minutes  by having the bacon cook at the same time as the pasta while you chop and prepare on the side as the directions describe. Promise, we can do this. Everyone needs a few classic go to pasta dishes and Spaghetti Carbonara is definitely on my list!

 

 

Spaghetti Carbonara

 

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

 

Spaghetti Carbonara
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Spaghetti Carbonara
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 8 slices thick cut bacon
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup parmesan
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • pepper
  1. Gather ingredients, cutting board, knife, measuring cup, garlic press, large pot, pan, strainers, bowls and utensils.
  2. Get the large pot of water boiling for the pasta and on another burner, put the stove on a medium heat for the bacon.
  3. Cut the bacon before you cook it into bite size pieces. Throw into the pan to cook for 6-7 minutes flipping bacon frequently. In the last minute of bacon cooking, mince the 3 cloves of garlic. Turn off heat and place the bacon and garlic on a plate to the side. Save the bacon grease in the pan for later.
  4. While the bacon is cooking, cook the pasta according to the box directions. Strain. Save some of the pasta water to the side to use in a few minutes.
  5. While the pasta is finishing cooking, mix 3 eggs yolks, 1 egg, pinch of pepper and 1 cup of parmesan cheese together.
  6. Once that cooked pasta is strained, toss everything together in a large bowl. Add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the extra bacon grease to really get the carbonara creamy. If you would like to cut back on a few calories, you may use the spare pasta water instead of bacon grease or do a little of both like we do.
  7. Spaghetti Carbonara is ready! Enjoy!

 

 

Spaghetti Carbonara

 

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