Baked Beans were never my favorite side dish but this recipe quickly changed my mind! We will be making these for every barbecue and cookout we have this summer! They are thick, smoky and delicious.

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For the best baked beans, you just need a few staple ingredients and this recipe comes together in just about 15 minutes. Let the beans cook slow for a hearty and delicious side dish. 

How to Make Easy Baked Beans:

• On a plate, mix together: brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, dry mustard and red pepper flakes.
• Dredge bacon on both sides and layer onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. 
• Bake for 12 minutes, bacon will be about 3/4 of the way done, it will continue to cook with the beans in the oven. 
• Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Chop into bite sized pieces.
• Dice onion and bell pepper and cook in a skillet with olive oil until vegetables are softened. 

• Add pork and beans to a casserole dish with sautéed vegetables, homemade barbecue sauce, liquid smoke and chopped bacon.  

• Stir until well combined. 

• Cover and bake for 2 hours. Remove the lid, stir and cook for 30 minutes to one hour longer until beans are thickened. 

• Remove from oven and stir to mix well. 
• Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving. 

Crock Pot Instructions:

Follow directions and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. 

How to Make Baked Beans Ahead:

For the best baked beans, you will want to actually bake them the day you plan to serve them. You can assemble (without the bacon) and refrigerate the mixture a day or two in advance. Cook the bacon and stir into the mixture before baking the beans. 

How to Store and Reheat:

Store baked beans in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days. 

To reheat, bake covered at 325° for 25 minutes or until heated through. 

The Secret to the Best Baked Beans:

Cook your bacon about 1/2 to 3/4 done for the best texture and flavor in your beans. I highly recommend adding the brown sugar and spices to the bacon before you cook it in the oven. This is a genius idea that I picked up from this baked beans recipe!

The Homemade Barbecue Sauce makes all the difference in this recipe! It only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to make and it is so good. We use this recipe for grilling chicken, burgers and for dipping our favorite fried chicken strips. Please, please give it a try!

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Serve these baked beans with burgers, steaks, bbq chicken or any cookout or family meal. They are a real crowd favorite and so simple to make. 

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Easy Baked Beans

Easy Baked Beans are a must-have for any summer cookout, potluck or family get together. Made with a homemade barbecue sauce and loads of bacon for a the best flavor combination of smoky, savory and sweet. You won't find a tastier version!

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword baked beans with bacon, barbecue baked beans

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 387kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 8 slices thick cut bacon
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
• ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
• pinch of red pepper flakes optional
• 3 cans pork and beans 15 ounce cans
• 1 small onion diced
• ½ cup diced bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ cups homemade barbecue sauce
• ¼ teaspoons liquid smoke optional

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix brown sugar with garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, dry mustard and red pepper flakes together on a plate.
• Dredge bacon in brown sugar mixture on both sides and layer on lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. When cooled, cut into bite sized pieces.
• Lower oven temperature to 325°.
• Meanwhile, cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables are softened, about 6- 8 minutes.
• Using a 3 to 4 quart baking dish, add pork and beans, cooked vegetables, homemade barbecue sauce, liquid smoke and chopped bacon. Stir to combine.
• Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 2 hours. Remove lid or foil and stir beans.
• Continue to cook 30 minutes to 1 hour until beans are thickened.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftover beans in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat covered in a 325° oven for about 25 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe can be doubled to feed a crowd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1785mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 26g

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A while back one of my sons came through raving about a brunch burger that he tried from Applebees. I’m a huge fan of an egg on top of anything and just had to try it!

Burgers are the one thing that I never get tired of. This is no ordinary burger and not one that I would eat every day, but it is one that you must try.

It’s completely over the top and almost too big to fit in your mouth. Just grab a knife, a fork, a napkin and get to it!

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How to Make a Brunch Burger:

Mix Steak Rub Together:

This is the rub we use on our favorite Grilled Ribeye Steaks and it’s great for seasoning burgers!

• Brown sugar, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper and dry mustard.
• Add steak rub to 2 pounds of lean ground beef.

• Cook Bacon until crispy.

• Fry Hash Browns.

• Form seasoned ground beef into 6 patties with an indention in the center.
• Prepare grill to 300° fire with hickory or oak for smoke flavor.

• • Grill burgers, 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until internal temperature reaches 165°.

• Top grilled patties with American cheese.
• Cook eggs, sunny side up with butter or non stick cooking spray.
• Layer buns with your favorite condiments like mayo, mustard, ketchup, burger sauce or barbecue sauce.
• Top with lettuce, red onion and tomato.
• Layer a crispy hash brown, cheese burger, bacon and egg and top burger buns.
• Serve immediately.

Delicious Sides for Burgers:

• Easy Onion Strings are great for topping burgers or to serve alongside. Thin sliced onions are dipped in buttermilk and seasoned flour and then quickly fried until crispy.
• Sweet Potato Fries are a great addition to burger night. These are oven baked and a healthier option than the traditional fries.
• Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are quick, easy and delicious. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

You’ll also love this delicious Blackstone Jalapeno Popper Burgers recipe for a quick meal.

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You don’t have to go out to a restaurant to get an epic burger, they are quite easy to make at home. Even if you use your indoor grill pan or fry your burgers up in a skillet, you are going to get a satisfying and delicious burger.

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Brunch Burger

Brunch Burgers have everything you love about breakfast piled high on a delicious grilled burger! Create the ultimate brunch burger with crispy hash browns, American cheese, bacon with a fried egg on top!

Course Ground Beef

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon cheese burger, breakfast burger, burger with an egg on top, grilled burgers, ultimate burger

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Milisa

Ingredients

For the Steak Rub:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

For the Burgers:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 6 slices American cheese
• 6 hash browns
• 6 slices bacon cooked
• non stick cooking spray or 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 eggs
• lettuce
• red onion slices
• tomato slices
• 6 burger buns
• condiments for serving

Instructions

• Mix the dry rub ingredients together in a small bowl: brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and dry mustard.
• Combine ground beef and steak rub and form into 6 patties.
• Prepare grill to a 300° fire.
• Grill burgers for about 8 -10 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°.
• Remove from grill and top with cheese.
• Cook the eggs using non stick cooking spray or butter until sunny side up. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Layer buns with lettuce, onion, tomato, hash brown, cheese burger patty, bacon, egg and top bun with your favorite condiments like mayo, mustard, ketchup or barbecue sauce.

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

I love twice baked potatoes but I love them in the casserole form even more. This is the ultimate cheesy potato casserole to serve with steak, chicken or any holiday dinner.

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How to Make Twice Baked Potato Casserole:

• Scrub 6 baking potatoes. Dry and place on a baking sheet. Pierce each with a fork. 
• Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 400°. 
• Slice potatoes in half and cool slightly.

• Scrape out insides of potatoes into a large mixing bowl. 
• Add butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, cream and seasonings to the bowl. 
• Beat at medium speed until well combined and potatoes are smooth.

• Spray a 9 x 9 or 13 x 9 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. 
• Fill with potato mixture, spreading evenly. Cover with foil and bake at  375° for 30 minutes. 

• Next, remove foil and top with remaining cheese and cooked bacon crumbles. Bake uncovered for 30 more minutes. 

• Remove from oven. Garnish with green onions if desired. 

This twice baked potato casserole is ultra cheesy, creamy and delicious. It’s perfect to serve alongside a holiday maple glazed ham, grilled steak, or a bbq meatloaf. 

To Make Ahead:

To make this casserole ahead, prepare casserole to the point of adding it to the casserole dish but do not bake. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Cook the bacon day you plan to serve the casserole. Add 10-15 minutes to baking time if casserole has been refrigerated. 

This is one of those dishes that keeps well in the refrigerator. This does make a large batch, perfect for a holiday meal or special occasion. Store leftovers, covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

How to Reheat Twice Baked Potato Casserole:

Reheat the fully baked casserole by covering with foil. Bake at 350 for about 20- 30 minutes.

More Potato Side Dishes You Will Love:

Potato Gratin is made with thin sliced potatoes and loads of melty cheese. A favorite for holiday dinners.

Hashbrown Casserole goes with any meal of the day. Made from scratch, it’s a favorite for a holiday brunch.

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes compliment any dinner from chicken strips to meatloaf. So easy with tons of delicious flavor.

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a delicious side to serve for dinner any night of the week and a favorite to add to holiday menus. Everything you love about twice baked potatoes in an easy to bake casserole!

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy potato casserole, potato casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 55 minutes minutes

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 460kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 6 baking potatoes
• 1 cup butter
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• 12 oz shredded cheddar cheese divided use
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 3 green onions sliced thin
• non stick cooking spray

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Scrub potatoes, pierce with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.
• Lower oven temperature to 375°.
• Cut potatoes in half and scrape insides into a mixing bowl.
• Top with melted butter, cream, sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheese and seasonings.
• Mix together with an electric mixer until well combined.
• Spray a 9 x 9 or 13 x 9 baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
• Pour potato mixture into pan. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese and bacon.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until casserole is heated through.
• Garnish with green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 984mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g

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Epic Ham and Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burger

This Stuffed Bacon Burger was seriously the best Bacon Burger ever. The smoky cheddar and ham gives this burger amazing flavor that is unlike anything you’ve ever had.

The sticky Homemade Barbecue Sauce and crispy bacon take this burger to epic proportions. You will really wow your friends and family with this one!

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Do you ever watch those shows about epic restaurant burgers? I’ve been binging on Burgers, Brew and ‘Que with Michael Symon. I basically want to eat everything on that show. We don’t go out to eat much, so we have a lot of fun coming up with our own epic creations at home.

How to Make Epic Ham and Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burgers:

1. Form ground chuck into 1/4 pound patties. Making half of the patties with an indention for the filling.
2. Mix diced ham and cheese together in a bowl. Spoon into patties and top each with another patty. Pinch edges to seal. Season both sides with salt, pepper and garlic.
3. Prepare grill to 350°. Place burgers over the fire and sear on both sides. After flipping the burgers, brush with barbecue sauce, flipping one more time. Continue to grill until internal temperature of burgers is 165°.
4. Meanwhile, cook bacon in the oven and toast the buns.
5. Place burgers over toasted buns with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Tips for making stuffed burgers:

• Use 80% lean ground beef, I prefer ground chuck.
• Make patties about 3 to 4 ounces.
• Cook your filling ingredients like bacon and onions before stuffing, otherwise the filling won’t be fully  cooked.
• Fill each burger with 2-3 tablespoons of filling.
• Seal patties together by pinching edges or pressing with a fork.
• Grill burgers over medium heat to cook evenly throughout.

Filling Ideas for Stuffed Burgers:

• Bacon: Crispy Petit Jean Meats Bacon is a must-have and makes both a great filling and topping!
• Ham: Petit Jean Meats Hickory Smoked Ham adds an amazing depth of flavor to stuffed burgers.
• Cheese: Smoked Cheddar is my go-to for stuffed burgers. Pepper-Jack or Onion and Garlic will also add lots of terrific flavor.
• Caramelized onions, fried peppers or pickled jalapeños would also be delicious.

Best Sides for Burgers:

Easy Onion Strings are crispy and delicious!

Oven Fried Tater Tots are loaded with flavor thanks to my secret ingredient!

The Best Macaroni Salad has a sweet and creamy dressing and is perfect for summer meals!

Take your summer cookout to the next level with these Epic Ham and Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burgers!

More Epic Summer Burgers:

Brunch Burgers are a must try! Loaded with crispy hash browns, bacon, cheese and a fried egg!

BBQ Burgers are barbecued and topped with crispy onion strings.

Fajita Burgers has amazing Tex-Mex flavors and is topped with delicious sweet peppers and onions.

Barbecue Frito Chili Pie Burger is everything you love about Frito Pie in burger form. So delicious.

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Epic Ham and Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burger

The Epic Ham and Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burger is hands down the best burger I've ever had! Smoked ham and smoked cheddar cheese stuffed inside a grilled barbecue burger and topped with crispy bacon! A total show-stopper for summer cookouts!

Course Grilling

Cuisine American

Keyword cheeseburgers, grilled burgers

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 80% lean ground chuck
• ¼ cup diced Petit Jean Meats Smoked Ham
• ¼ cup shredded Petit Jean Meats Smoked Cheddar Cheese
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• 8 slices Petit Jean Meats Thick Sliced Bacon
• 8 Toasted Buns
• leaf lettuce
• Condiments: mayo mustard, ketchup if desired

Instructions

• Form ground chuck into 8, 1/4 pound patties. Make half of the patties with an indention to fill with ham and cheese. 
• Mix diced ham and shredded cheese together in a bowl. Spoon into 4 patties and top each with another patty. Pinch edges to seal. 
• Season both sides with garlic, salt and pepper. 
• Prepare grill to 350°. Place burgers over the fire and sear on both sides.
• After flipping the burgers, brush with barbecue sauce and flip again.
• Continue to grill until internal temperature of burgers is 165°.
• Meanwhile cook bacon in the oven and toast the buns. 
• Place burgers over toasted buns with lettuce your favorite condiments and serve immediately. 
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Loaded Slaw Dogs

We are ready to kick off our official summer this week! School’s out for summer on Thursday and we have the pool ready to go. Summer fun for us is hosting family cookouts and pool parties. These Loaded Slaw Dogs are a surefire hit with the crowd!

How to Make Loaded Slaw Dogs:

Slaw Dogs are topped with coleslaw and are so scrumptious! Grill hot dogs and top with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, creamy coleslaw and candied jalapeños if you like them a little spicy.

How to Grill Hot Dogs:

1. Prepare grill to 300° – 350°. Keep a close eye on the hot dogs, rolling frequently over the grate to cook evenly and keep them from burning.
2. Hot dogs will start to expand when they are done. Move away from direct heat until ready to serve or to a serving platter and cover with foil.

Grilled hot dogs are the perfect summer time fare and the sky is the limit when it comes to toppings. I am not sure why it took us so long to realize how amazing coleslaw is on a grilled hot dog. It’s seriously delicious.

Since I’m an ambassador for Petit Jean Meats, I received some of their Jumbo Grillers for recipe development. I am not compensated by Petit Jean and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you don’t live in the Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma areas, you can order Petit Jean Meats and have them delivered right to your door. I grew up with this amazing company and I’m so thrilled to work with them. Seriously the best.

Petit Jean Hot Dogs are the ONLY brand I will eat and anyone that knows me, knows how I am about hot dogs – extra picky! So when I say they are good, I mean it. Of course some crispy Petit Jean Meats Bacon on top makes everything even better!

If you are hosting a cookout or game day get together our Hot Dog Charcuterie Board is a real crowd pleaser!

Toppings for Slaw Dogs:

Creamy Coleslaw is my favorite for slaw dogs and makes a great side dish for any summer meal.

Smoked Cheddar Cheese adds another smoky layer of flavor to grilled hot dogs.

Crispy Bacon is also a favorite, you know bacon makes everything better and you have to try out these steps for How to Cook Bacon! It’s life changing.

White Barbecue Sauce adds a tangy zip to these hot dogs. I know most folks stick to mustard and ketchup but trust me, this outside of the box topping is a winner!

Candied Jalapeños add a spicy kick to these slaw dogs. Optional of course but I like to add a few. I am sure you can find them in the grocery store, but I make Candied Jalapeños at least once or twice a year.

Try these cheesy Pigs in a Blanket for another quick hot dog recipe that everyone loves.

Side Dishes to Serve with Hot Dogs:

Oven Fried Tater Tots are one of my favorites for burgers and dogs and you are going to love how easy they are.

Creamy Dill Potato Salad is a must have for summer cookouts. Super simple to make ahead.

The Best Macaroni Salad is always on the menu or our summer barbecues! It goes with everything.

Broccoli Pineapple Salad is full of flavor and texture and a family favorite.

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Loaded Slaw Dogs

Loaded Slaw Dogs are a great addition to your summer cook out menus! Grilled hot dogs topped with smoked cheddar, bacon, creamy coleslaw and candied jalapeños for the ultimate summer hot dog!

Course Grilling

Cuisine American

Keyword Grilled hot dogs, hot dogs, Loaded hot dogs

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 303kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 8 Petit Jean Jumbo Grillers hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 cup creamy coleslaw
• ½ cup white barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup candied jalapenos

Instructions

• Prepare grill to 300° - 350°.
• Place hot dogs on grill. Roll frequently over the grate to cook evenly and keep them from burning.
• When hot dogs start to expand and sizzle, they are done.
• Remove from direct heat until ready to serve or to a foil covered dish.
• Place hot dogs in buns and top with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, creamy coleslaw and candied jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 666mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g

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Asparagus Quiche

Quiche is one of those recipes that once you make it, you realize how simple it is and you want to make it again and again. Easy to make ahead and it can be really simple, especially if you start with a store bought pie crust! 

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What is Quiche?

Quiche is a savory French dish with a pastry crust, filled with eggs, milk or cream, cheese, and a can have meats and vegetables. Quiche can be served hot or cold and is perfect for brunch or as a party appetizer. 

How to Make Asparagus Quiche:

1. Add a pie crust, store bought or homemade to a pie plate. Pierce with a fork over the sides and bottom. Bake for 10 minutes. 
2. Cut asparagus into thirds. Add to boiling water and cook 3 minutes. Drain well.
3. Whisk together eggs, cream, shredded Gruyere cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Fold in bacon and asparagus, reserve a few asparagus tips to place on top before baking.
4. Pour into baked pie shell and top with asparagus tips.
5. Bake for 55 minutes to one hour. 

More Quiche Recipes to Try:

Ham, Spinach and Mushroom Quiche has been one of my most popular recipes, with good reason, it’s flavorful and delicious. This Bacon Cheddar Quiche is outrageously delicious with a puff pastry crust. 

We love this Sausage and Spinach Quiche, I make it often and it’s always a hit. If you are a salmon fan, my Smoked Salmon Quiche is a must-try.  

Baked Denver Omelet is another great egg dish to make for an easy breakfast. Filled with ham, cheese, peppers and onions but no crust. Making this a lower carb dish that everyone will love. 

Quiche Variations:

Cheese: Swiss is a good choice if you don’t have Gruyere. I love smoked Gouda or a smoked cheddar for quiche. Mozzarella is also a great option. 

Vegetables: Mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers and spinach are great additions. Vegetables should be at least partially cooked and dry. 

Meats: I love adding bacon, ham, or sausage. Meats need to be cooked through before adding to the quiche. 

Crustless Quiche: I once saw a meme that crustless quiche was actually a sad version of a pie. I tend to agree, I love the crust. However, if you are cutting carbs, skip the crust and enjoy!

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Handy Tools for Making Quiche:

• Flat Whisk ~ This is my favorite kitchen tool, I use it every day and it’s super handy for beating eggs.
• Pie Plate ~ A standard pie plate is perfect for making your favorite quiche. 
• Medium Size Bowl ~ I have a couple of these bowls and use them for everything. Love the larger size too.
• Pie Server ~ Love this simple pie server, so much easier than using a square spatula.
• Egg Tray ~ This egg tray is perfect to set out your eggs for baking.

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Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Quiche is a delicious spring dish to serve for brunch or dinner. This simple quiche recipe is filled with fresh asparagus, Gruyere cheese and bacon. Perfect for Easter brunch or any weekend get together with friends and family.

Course Bacon

Cuisine American

Keyword quiche, quiche with bacon, quiche with Gruyere, spring quiche

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 357kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 pound asparagus washed and trimmed

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Unroll pie crust and press into a pie plate. Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork.
• Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees.
• Cut Asparagus into thirds. Place in boiling water and cook 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Add eggs to a large bowl, add cream, garlic, salt and pepper whisking until well combined.
• Add bacon, shredded cheese and asparagus. Reserve some of the asparagus tips to top the quiche if desired.
• Pour into pie shell and top with asparagus tips.
• Bake for 50-55 minutes or until center is set.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

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Easy Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms are always on the holiday appetizers list for our family and a must- have for the big game. Usually my sister in law makes them and they are always the first to disappear!

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I’m quite the bacon fanatic, so I just had to load these mushrooms with crispy bacon, delicious cream cheese and lots of smoked gouda cheese, plus caramelized onions.

They have a ton of flavor and they are low-carb! These days, a low-carb snack is a must-have for any get together. These really are the best stuffed mushrooms!

I’ve been thinking about trying the Keto diet, but so far, I have only talked about it. No sugar is a tough one for me! If you have tried it, give me your thoughts!

How to Make Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms:

1. Wash and dry baby Portobello Mushrooms.
2. Remove the stems and set aside for another use. 
3. Cook bacon in a pan or try my bacon cooked in the oven!
4. Add olive oil and onions to a skillet and cook until caramelized.
5. Add cream cheese, smoked gouda, garlic, salt and pepper to the skillet. 
6. Stir until cheese is melted. 
7. Stir in 8 slices of crumbled bacon. 
8. Stuff mixture into mushroom caps.
9. Top with remainder of crumbled bacon.
10. Bake for about 20 minutes or until mushrooms are soft and cheese is. 
11. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. 
12. Serve immediately. 

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Tips for Making the Best Stuffed Mushrooms:

• Choose larger mushrooms to allow for the filling. 
• White Button Mushrooms or Baby Portobellos will work.
• Lightly rinse mushrooms and dry them with paper towels. 
• Mound your filling over the top of the mushrooms for the most flavor. 
• Stuffed mushrooms are best made the day you plan to serve them.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Reheat stuffed mushrooms at 300° for about 15 minutes.

More Bacon Appetizers to Love:

You know bacon makes everything better! Some of my favorite bacon appetizers are these three ingredient Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots  or Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. 

 Chicken Fried Bacon ( I mean seriously, could life get any better?), and Jalapeno Poppers with Brisket and Bacon – loaded to the max are amazing as well. 

Still not enough bacon for you? Check out all of my Bacon Recipes!

Recipes for Mushroom Lovers:

Meatballs with Creamy Mushroom Gravy is one of my favorite meals and these Gourmet Burgers with Red Wine Braised Mushrooms is over the top amazing. This Ham, Spinach and Mushroom Quiche is my go- to brunch recipe and I can’t get enough of this Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza! These Mini Mushroom & Gorgonzola Bites from Cookin’ Canuck are right up my alley!

Easy Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are the most delicious appetizer for just about every occasion. Using portobello mushrooms makes for a hearty base for all of that melted cheese and crispy bacon. The perfect hand held snack.

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Easy Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Easy Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays, game day gatherings and cookouts with friends and family. Baby Portobello mushrooms are stuffed with cream cheese, smoked gouda, garlic, caramelized onions and crispy bacon for the ultimate delicious appetizer.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizers, bacon stuffed mushrooms, keto stuffed mushrooms, low carb stuffed mushrooms, stuffed mushrooms, stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 16 ounces baby portobello mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium sized onion diced
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 slices cooked bacon divided use
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°
• Lightly rinse and dry mushrooms.
• Remove stems and set aside for another use.
• Add olive oil and onion to a skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often until onions are caramelized. About 8-10 minutes.
• Add cream cheese and smoked gouda cheese.
• Stir until cheeses are melted and smooth.
• Add garlic, pepper and salt and stir to combine.
• Crumble 8 slices of bacon into cream cheese and onion mixture, stirring until well combined.
• Remove from heat and spoon into mushroom caps, mounding over the top.
• Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake for 17-20 minutes or until mushrooms have softened.
• Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g

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Jalapeño Barbecue Bacon

You might call me bacon obsessed and when I start looking at how many bacon recipes that I’ve shared with you over the years, it’s probably pretty accurate. I do love bacon!

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After making a batch of Jalapeño Barbecue Sauce, I had the idea to try it on some bacon. I have a great post on How to Cook Bacon. It’s life changing, y’all. Seriously.

How to Make Jalapeño Barbecue Bacon:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Layer thick sliced bacon over parchment paper.
• Bake until almost done, but not crispy. 

• Drain bacon grease into a jar (reserve it for another use).
• Brush both sides of the bacon with Jalapeño Barbecue Sauce.

• Return to oven and cook 5-7 more minutes or until cooked through.

• Remove from oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes. 
• Enjoy with your favorite breakfast, add it to a burger or make a delicious BLT. 

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Jalapeño Barbecue Bacon was declared the best thing we’ve ever tried. I made it into BLT sandwiches and I can’t wait to put it on a burger. It would also be amazing with your morning eggs and toast.

Just when I thought I couldn’t possibly love bacon any more, this goes over the top. It is another step beyond just making bacon but totally worthwhile. If you aren’t into spicy foods, try my Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce instead of the Jalapeño Barbecue Sauce for this. 

How to Make the Best BLT Sandwich:

• Lightly toast the bread.
• Spread each slice with your favorite mayo or Miracle Whip.
• Top one slice with leaf lettuce and tomatoes. 
• Add 4 slices of Jalapeño Barbecue Bacon.
• Top with other slice of toast.

BLT sandwiches are always a hit at our house. We love to serve them up with a batch of The Best Macaroni Salad or Creamy Dill Potato Salad. 

More Bacon Recipes to Try:

Jalapeno Poppers with Brisket and Bacon are the perfect game day appetizer and you have to try these 3 ingredient Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts.

Easy Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are another must-try appetizer! 

Bacon White Cheddar Pasta  is an easy weeknight dinner.  

Chicken Fried Bacon , also makes an epic BLT!  

Bacon Egg and Cheese Egg Rolls absolutely irresistible for breakfast and your family will flip out for these Bacon Cheese Burger Twice Baked Potatoes! 

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Jalapeno Barbecue Bacon

Jalapeño Barbecue Bacon takes your every day delicious bacon to a whole new level of sweet and spicy deliciousness. It makes the most epic BLT sandwich that you will ever try!

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, barbecue bacon, Jalapeno Barbecue Bacon

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 10 slices thick cut bacon
• ⅓ cup Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Layer bacon over parchment paper.
• Bake for 22-25 minutes or until almost done but not crisp.
• Drain bacon grease into a jar to reserve for another use.
• Brush both sides of bacon with Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce.
• Return to oven for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
• Remove from oven and allow bacon to cool 5 minutes.
• Make into BLT sandwiches, use it to top your favorite burger or serve with eggs and toast.

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Black Eyed Peas are the traditional southern meal for New Year’s Day. I grew up with this tradition but haven’t exactly carried it on. We went through the bank drive through a few days ago and our bank was handing out packages of dried black eyed peas.

We took it as a sign that it was time to make and share this southern classic comfort food with y’all. Cooking black eyed peas from scratch is actually pretty easy in the slow cooker and I have some special ingredients that take this recipe to over the top amazing.

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Do You Have to Soak Black Eyed Peas?

You will lessen your cooking time if you choose to soak your black eyed peas. I soaked mine in cold water for an hour but you don’t have to soak them for 6-8 hours, especially if you are using the slow cooker.

How to Make Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas:

• Place black eyed peas into a bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 1 hour.

• Add olive oil, onions and garlic to a large skillet and cook on medium-low heat until caramelized.
• Add smoked turkey and bacon and cook on low 5 minutes. 
• Stir red pepper flakes and black pepper. 
• Add ham bone to crock pot.
• Add bacon and onion mixture.

• Drain and sort black eyed peas, removing skins and broken pieces. 
• Add black eyed peas to crock pot and top with chicken broth. 

• Stir well and cover with lid. 
• Cook on high 4 hours or on low 6-8 hours. 
• Add kosher salt and stir well. 

• Taste black eyed peas to test tenderness and flavor for salt.

• Serve with buttered cornbread and turnip greens for a classic southern meal.

This is no ordinary tasteless pot of peas, the smoky ham, turkey and bacon gives these peas the most amazing flavor. Of course if you don’t have all three, any smoked meat will give your black eyed peas tremendous flavor. 

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Best Slow Cooker for Cooking Beans and Peas:

Making these in the slow cooker is so simple. This is the slow cooker I use for everything and it’s so affordable. And this is a great cast iron skillet for cornbread.

I do recommend adding the caramelized onions and garlic, totally worth the effort for that extra bit of flavor. I grew up on this sort of comfort food and I’m finding myself craving it more and more. 

We also love these Black Eyed Peas with Shrimp and Clams, it’s so hearty and has amazing flavor. This recipe is cooked on the stove top but could easily be adapted to the slow cooker.

Just like a pot of Purple Hull Peas with Boudin or  my mom’s homemade chicken and dumplings, it just tastes so good on a cold winters day. Add in a pan of my skillet cornbread and you are in for some hearty, down home comfort food. 

I can totally understand why this is called soul food, so warming and comforting. Seriously good for the soul. 

My Slow Cooker Black Beans cooked with a ham bone are also pretty killer when you are craving comfort food. After making our traditional Peach and Ginger Glazed Ham for the holidays, I always make sure to freeze the ham bone for black eyed peas or a big pot of beans. 

We grew a huge crop of black beans in our garden and hope to get some peas planted this year. I think we waited too long to plant last year and we had lots of vines but no peas. If you have gardening tips on growing peas, I’d love to hear them.

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Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas

Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas are true southern comfort food! Loaded with bacon, onions and smoked turkey and slow cooked to perfection with a ham bone. The most delicious start to a new year!

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword comfort food, slow cooker black eyed peas, soul food, southern black eyed peas, traditional New Year's Day meal.

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours

Servings 8 servings

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black eyed peas
• 4 slices thick cut bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup diced smoked turkey optional
• 1 ham bone
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

• Place black eyed peas into a bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 1 hour.
• Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, remove to paper towels to drain. Crumble and set aside.
• Add olive oil, onions and garlic to skillet with bacon dripping and cook on medium-low heat until caramelized.
• Add smoked turkey and crumbled bacon and cook on low 5 minutes. 
• Stir red pepper flakes and black pepper. 
• Add ham bone to crock pot.
• Add bacon and onion mixture.
• Drain and sort black eyed peas, removing skins and broken pieces. 
• Add black eyed peas to crock pot and top with chicken broth. 
• Stir well and cover with lid. 
• Cook on high 4 hours or on low 6-8 hours. 
• Add kosher salt and stir well. 
• Taste black eyed peas to test tenderness.
• Serve with buttered cornbread.

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Loaded Potato Skins

If you are looking for an epic appetizer, these Loaded Potato Skins are just the ticket. They are guaranteed to be the hit of any party. I mean seriously, what man is going to pass up an appetizer that is 2 kinds of meat and potatoes?

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Obviously these amazing appetizers were the creation of my husband and teenage son and they were one of the best things I’ve ever tasted!

There are lots of ways to stuff potato skins but I’m telling you these Loaded Potato Skins are going to blow your mind. We used a smoked roast beef, (get the step by step recipe) but you could use, chopped steak, ground  beef or whatever you have on hand. Although, I highly recommend the smoked roast beef.

How to Make Loaded Potato Skins:

• Wash 6 small red skin potatoes and dry. 
• Cut in half and place on a baking sheet. 
• Pour olive oil over potatoes and toss to coat. 
• Turn potatoes cut side down in a single layer. 
• Bake for 25 minutes or until fork tender. 

• Remove from oven and cool slightly. 
• Remove center of each potato with a spoon and set aside for another use. 
• Sprinkle each potato half with salt and pepper. 

• Add a bit of shredded cheese to each potato half. 

• Top with smoked roast beef. 
• Wrap each potato with bacon and secure with a toothpick. 
• Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.

• Garnish with green onions and serve with Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce. 

These easy appetizers are great hot from the oven or at room temperature. They are sure to be the first thing to disappear at your next party. 

We love hosting family get togethers for the holidays and we always have an assortment of delicious appetizers. These Loaded Potato Skins are a definite favorite with our family. 

Tips for Making Loaded Potato Skins:

• Use small red or white skin potatoes.
• Scrub them with a brush to remove any dirt and remove any eyes. 
• Cutting the potatoes in half will make them cook faster, saving you some time in the kitchen.
• A light coating of olive oil will keep the potatoes from drying out when baked. 
• Cook bacon until it just turns brown but not crisp. This will make it easy to wrap around the potatoes. Check out my recipe on how to cook bacon. Easiest method ever!

More Easy Party Appetizers:

We also love making Knorr Spinach Dip, Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots, and Mini Doritos Cheese Balls for any holiday or family party.

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Loaded Potato Skins

Loaded Potato Skins are loaded with smoked roast beef, cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon for the ultimate appetizer!

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Keyword potato skins, stuffed potatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 233kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 6 small red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper
• ⅓ cup shredded cheese I used cheddar
• 1 cup chopped smoked roast beef
• 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°
• Wash potatoes and dry. 
• Cut in half and place on a baking sheet. 
• Pour olive oil over potatoes and toss to coat. 
• Turn potatoes cut side down in a single layer. 
• Bake for 25 minutes or until fork tender. 
• Remove from oven and cool slightly. 
• Remove center of each potato with a spoon and set aside for another use. 
• Sprinkle each potato half with salt and pepper. 
• Add a bit of shredded cheese to each potato.
• Top with chopped smoked roast beef. 
• Wrap each potato with bacon and secure with a toothpick. 
• Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.
• Garnish with chopped green onion and serve with Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

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