If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? For those who insist that guacamole can't possibly get any better than it already is, here's the fix: Indiana Kitchen bacon and chipotle peppers. The two extra ingredients add an irresistibly smoky character to an otherwise almost-perfect dip.
Servings
Prep Time
6servings
10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6servings
10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Bacon Guacamole
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? For those who insist that guacamole can't possibly get any better than it already is, here's the fix: Indiana Kitchen bacon and chipotle peppers. The two extra ingredients add an irresistibly smoky character to an otherwise almost-perfect dip.
Place the Indiana Kitchen Natural Hardwood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon on a wire rack on top of a foil lined baking pan, brush the top of the bacon with maple syrup and sprinkle on some brown sugar.
Bake in a preheated 400 F oven for 15 minutes, flip the bacon, brush with maple syrup and sprinkle on the brown sugar and bake for another 15 minutes or until the bacon reaches the desired level of crispiness.
Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Scrub the potatoes clean, rub them will olive oil, and sprinkle them with salt. Prick the potatoes a few times with the tines of a fork. Arrange them a little ways apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until they are completely soft when pierced with a fork and the skins are dry.
While the potatoes are baking, begin preparing the filling. Warm a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon has crisped to your liking. Remove the bacon bits with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Pour off all but a teaspoon of the bacon fat. Cook the onions with a half teaspoon of salt until the onions are deep golden and caramelized. Stir in the garlic and cook for another thirty seconds. Remove from heat.
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half and scoop the insides into a medium-sized bowl. Leave a quarter inch or so of potato next to the skin. Mash the potatoes with the onions, garlic, bacon, sour cream, and about 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese. Give it a taste, and add more salt and pepper as you see fit.
Arrange the potato skins on the baking sheet. Divide the filling between all the skins and sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. At this point, the potatoes can be baked right away, or refrigerated and baked later.
Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the peaks of the mashed potatoes are crispy. Potatoes that were refrigerated may take a little longer. Serve straight off the baking sheet while still hot and bubbly. Leftovers will keep for up to a week.
Cook bacon until crisp. Set aside to drain on paper towel. Set 2 slices of bacon aside; crumble remaining 6 slices.
Spray a 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable dish with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, mix refried beans, green chilies and crumbled bacon. Spread mixture evenly in sprayed dish. Sprinkle frozen corn and black beans evenly over refried bean mixture.
Pour salsa on top followed with cheese. Crumble the remaining 2 slices of bacon over cheese.
Microwave on High for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and mixture is thoroughly heated.
Garnish with heaping spoonfuls of sour cream. Serve warm dip with tortilla chips.
Cut each strip of bacon in half lengthwise. Fry the bacon on medium-high heat until it's partially cooked yet still pliable. (The crispier the bacon, the more difficult it is to weave.)
Remove the bacon from the pan, and set aside. Remove most of the bacon grease from the pan. Leave just enough to coat it.
Cut Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise. Place sprouts, butter, garlic powder, and sea salt into the frying pan. Sauté on medium heat until the sprouts are browned and tender.
Assemble by threading one end of the bacon onto the skewer. Add a Brussels sprout slice, then weave the bacon overtop of the sprout, then back through the skewer. The bacon creates a curved pattern between the sprouts. Slide the bacon, and the sprout, down the skewer, and repeat this process 2-3 more times per skewer leaving enough room at the top to grab the skewer.
Place in a single layer inside a roasting pan. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
Unroll the pizza dough onto a cutting board, and press into approximately a 13x18-inch rectangle. Top with ham and cheese slices. Starting on the longer side of the rectangle, roll up the edge tightly. When you reach the end, pinch the seam together, and flip the roll so that the seam is face down. Cut into 12 slices, approximately 1-inch wide. Arrange in prepared baking dish.
Next combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and poppy seeds in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the butter is melted and the glaze is smooth and combined. Pour evenly over the rolls.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!
