Tag: Bacon

Steakhouse Cheeseburger

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • Lowry’s Seasoned Salt
  • 4 Martin’s Potato Hamburger Buns
  • 4 Slices of Gouda
  • Sliced Mushrooms
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion
  • 8 to 12 Slices of Cooked Bacon
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Hamburger Dill Pickle Chips

Steakhouse Sauce

  • 3 Tbs Mayo
  • 2 Tbs A1 Steak Sauce
  • 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tsp Cracked Black Peppercorn

Directions

  1. Divide your meat into 4 equal portions and roll them into a ball. One-by-one, place the burger balls between parchment paper and using a pan, press them into a 1/4 inch thick patty, and season the top with Lowry’s seasoned salt. Place them aside and repeat for the remainder.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and spray with extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Add the mushrooms and sliced onions and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper and add the 2 Tbs of butter.
  4. Sauté the onions and mushroom for 10 to 15 minutes to caramelize the onions and cook the mushrooms. Stirring frequently.
  5. Place the onions and mushrooms in a bowl and set aside.
  6. Prepare the bacon how you see fit and to your preference, whether that is crispy or not. Set the bacon aside.
  7. Heat a large pan over medium heat, if you have a hex-clad pan medium low, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Take your patties and place them on the pan, seasoned side down, and season the other side of the patty.
  9. Cook the burgers until nicely seared and blood has started to appear all across the top of the patty, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  10. Flip the burgers and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. You can cook to your preference, but if you want to ensure that all potential bacteria has been eliminate, cook until the patty has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees (F). However, a juicy burger is better than a dry burger. Just check the middle for your doneness.
  11. When the burger is close to being done, place a couple spoonfuls of the sautéed onions and mushroom. Top with a slice of Gouda to lock in the onions and mushrooms on top of the burger.
  12. Build the burger. On the bottom bun (butt), spread a spoonful of the steakhouse sauce and then top with a handful of the shredded lettuce, add a couple of pickles, then the burger patty with the onion-mushroom-gouda, 2 or 3 slices of the cooked bacon (whole or halved). Top with the top bun (crown) and enjoy!!!

Crispy Smashed Loaded Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Small Russet Potatoes
  • 8 Bacon Strips
  • 4 Oz Block of Cheddar Cheese – Freshly Shredded
  • 8 Oz sour Cream
  • 1/2 Packet Ranch Dip Mix
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne
  • Olive Oil Spray/Cooking Spray
  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and Ranch mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Boil the small potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F).
  4. On an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, spray the olive oil or cooking spray.
  5. Drain the cooked potatoes and let them sit for 5 minutes to cool.
  6. Spray the bottom of a cup, spatula, or whatever you will use to smash the potatoes.
  7. Lay the potatoes out on the baking pan and smash them gently. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Cook the potatoes for 40 minutes, flip them just after half-way and season again to ensure they get crispy.
  9. While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon on an aluminum foil lined baking pan for 18 to 22 minutes. Until crispy.
  10. Break the potatoes and bacon into small pieces.
  11. In a large bowl, mix the potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream/ranch mix, and cayenne.
  12. Place in a serving bowl and serve.

Lobster Club Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Lobster – Cooked and Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Mayo
  • 1/4 Cup Celery – Diced
  • 1 Tbs Chives – Diced
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • Pinch of Cayenne
  • 12 Slices of Bread
  • 12 Slices of Bacon
  • Butterhead Lettuce or Iceburg Lettuce
  • 1 Beefsteak or Heirloom Tomato
  • 2 Avocados – Halved and Sliced
  • Mayo

Directions

  1. Combine the lobster, mayo, celery, chives, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a medium sized bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  2. Cook 12 pieces of bacon by your preferred method. I bake at 400 degrees F on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet for 16 to 20 minutes. Depends on how crispy you prefer.
  3. Toast 3 pieces of bread for each sandwich.
  4. To assemble, take one piece of toasted bread and spread some mayo on the bun, top with some of your lobster salad. Place another piece of toasted bread on top and then spread another layer of mayo.
  5. Place two thinly sliced pieces of tomato, followed by half of a sliced avocado. Next a couple pieces of your preferred lettuce and 3 pieces of bacon. Spread a layer of mayo on the top piece of bread, but the side that will face the bacon.
  6. Enjoy your lobster club sandwich either uncut, halved, or quartered!

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Crack Dip

Ingredients

  • 16 Oz Sour Cream
  • 1 Oz Ranch Dressing Mix Packet
  • 6 Bacon Slices – Crumbled
  • 1 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese – Thinly Shredded
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees (f).
  2. On a foil lined baking sheet, cook the bacon for 18 to 24 minutes. Ensure the bacon is crispy and then place on a paper towel to soak up the grease.
  3. Chop the bacon up into small pieces and set aside to cool.
  4. Once the bacon is at room temperature, combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well.
  5. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
  6. Place it in a bowl to serve and enjoy with some ruffled chips or those of your choosing.

Sloppy Alice

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Ground Chicken
  • 10 Bacon Strips
  • 2 Cups Button Mushrooms – Chopped
  • 2 Cup Shredded Jack Cheese
  • 1 Cup Honey Mustard
  • 2 Tbs Ketchup

Chicken Seasoning

  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Garlic
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Onion

Sandwich

  • 6 Potato Hamburger Buns

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees (f).
  2. In an aluminum lined baking sheet, bake the 10 strips (or more) of bacon for 16 minutes or more to your desired doneness.
  3. Remove the bacon and place them on paper towels to drain the grease.
  4. Take 6 strips of the bacon, chop them up, and set aside. Take the other 4 strips and chop them into small pieces separately.
  5. In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 Tbs of oil over medium heat.
  6. Place the chicken to the sauté pan, add the seasonings to your ground chicken and break the chicken up into small pieces (like taco meat) while it cooks.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, add the mushrooms, and cook the chicken through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  8. Once the chicken and mushrooms are cooked through, add the honey mustard, ketchup, 1/2 Cup of the cheese, and 4 chopped strips of bacon.
  9. Remove from the heat and stir to combine to melt the cheese.
  10. Once everything is combined and melted, toast your buns.
  11. Assemble your Sloppy Alice. Place a layer of the chicken, top with pieces from the other 6 strips of chopped bacon and remaining cheese.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

NOTE: You can always add or subtract the amount of bacon and honey mustard!!

Peanut Butter Bacon Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Bacon – Cooked and whole or chopped
  • Peanut Butter

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place your bacon on an aluminum lined baking pan and cook for 14 to 17 minutes, depending on your oven and preference for doneness.
  3. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  4. Remove the bacon and place them on a paper towel lined plate to cool.
  5. Assemble the dog: hot dog bun, layer with peanut butter on both sides, add the hot dog and two slice of bacon. You can place a slice of bacon on each side of the hot dog or chop the bacon and top the dog with the bacon.

BLT Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Bacon – Cooked and chopped
  • Lettuce – Shredded
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes – Seeded and diced
  • Mayo

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place your bacon on an aluminum lined baking pan and cook for 14 to 17 minutes, depending on your oven and preference for doneness.
  3. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  4. Remove the bacon and place them on a paper towel lined plate to cool.
  5. Shred the lettuce and then seed and dice the tomato.
  6. Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  7. Assemble the dog: hot dog bun, smother both sides with mayo, layer with lettuce, hot dog, add the diced tomato and chopped bacon.

Bacon Wrapped Country Club Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Bacon
  • Egg Salad
  • Pickle Spear (optional)

Directions

  1. Prepare your egg salad.
  2. Using tooth picks on each end, wrap your hot dogs with bacon.
  3. Preheat your air fryer or oven to 400 F degrees.
  4. Cook your hot dogs in the air fryer for 18 to 20 minutes at 400 F degrees. Check periodically after 10 minutes and cook to the doneness you prefer for the bacon. If using an oven, cook at 400 F degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Check periodically after 14 minutes and cook to the doneness you prefer for the bacon. Note: You can also cook it on a grill but cook time will vary based on the heat of the grill and placement on the grill.
  5. Assemble the hot dog: hot dog bun, bacon wrapped hot dog, egg salad, and pickle spear (optional). You can add a little mustard on top if preferred.

Pimento Cheese & Bacon Dog

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare your classic pimento cheese.
  2. Using toothpicks on each end, wrap your hot dogs with bacon.
  3. Preheat your air fryer or oven to 400 F degrees.
  4. Cook your hot dogs in the air fryer for 18 to 20 minutes at 400 F degrees. Check periodically after 10 minutes and cook to the doneness you prefer for the bacon. If using an oven, cook at 400 F degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Check periodically after 14 minutes and cook to the doneness you prefer for the bacon. Note: You can also cook it on a grill but cook time will vary based on the heat of the grill and placement on the grill.
  5. Assemble the hot dog: hot dog bun, bacon wrapped hot dog, pimento cheese, and pickle spear (optional). Add some sliced jalapeños if you would like.

Juvenile Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Mac and Cheese (your favorite brand)
  • Bacon

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. Cook your favorite mac and cheese as you prefer.
  3. Cook bacon slices by your preferred method. We like to bake them in a 400 F degree onion on an aluminum foil lined baking pan for 14 to 16 minutes. Cook longer if you like your bacon crispy.
  4. Build your Juvenile Dog accordingly. Bun, hot dog, mac and cheese, crumbled bacon.
  5. Feel free to season it with some black pepper or cayenne.