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Halloween Jalapeno Mummies

Halloween Jalapeno Mummies

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Halloween Jalapeno Mummies

Halloween Jalapeno Mummies

  • Author: Cherie DeBrule
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Total Time: 60 min

Ingredients

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12 jalapeno peppers, 3 inches long

12 slices of bacon

1 (8 ounce) cream cheese chive and onion

1 cup Colby cheese

¼ teaspoon salt

1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 ºF degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a cutting board cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Leave on the stems. Then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs.

In a medium size bowl combine the cream cheese chive and onion, Colby cheese, and salt.

Fill each jalapeno half with the cream cheese mixture.

Cut the bacon slices in half. Take two stuffed jalapenos pepper halves and wrap them together with a half slice of bacon.  Repeat this pattern till all the jalapenos are wrapped in bacon.

Place each bacon wrapped jalapeno on the parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

Let the peppers cool for about 15 minutes or till it cools enough to touch.

Then wrap each bacon wrapped jalapeno with the crescent roll dough triangle. Repeat this pattern till all the peppers are wrapped in the crescent roll dough.

Next is making the mummy face. Take a butter knife and insert a slit into the crescent roll wrapped pepper to make a mouth. Place two sliced olives on each pepper to make the eyes. Push down on the olives to make it stick to the dough. Repeat this pattern till all the peppers are decorated with eyes and a mouth.

Place the jalapeno mummies back into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. 


Notes

For this recipe we recommend wearing polyethylene (kitchen) gloves to avoid the burning hands and eyes from the jalapeno peppers.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 1.6g
  • Sodium: 929mg
  • Fat: 17.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.1g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9.8g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
Bbq Bacon Cream Cheese Bites

Bbq Bacon Cream Cheese Bites

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Bbq Bacon Cream Cheese Bites

Bbq Bacon Cream Cheese Bites

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Total Time: 45 min

Ingredients

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1 loaf classic white bread loaf, crusts cut off
2 x 16 ounce of sliced bacon
8 ounce chive and onion cream cheese spread
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, brush barbecue sauce on top as needed
32 Toothpicks


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400ºF degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a cutting board cut all the bacon in half and set aside on a plate.

Cut off all the crusts off the bread. Then cut each slice of bread horizontally and set on a plate.

Take a butter knife and spread a dollop of chive and onion cream cheese spread on each slice of bread.

Roll up the cream cheese bread tightly and wind a piece of bacon around it. The bacon should cover the whole piece of bread. Secure with a toothpick then place on parchment paper.  Repeat this pattern till all the bites are made.

Place the uncooked bites into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Take the bites out of the oven and use a basting brush to spread barbecue sauce on each bite.

Place back into the over for another 5 minutes.

Remove from oven and serve warm.



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 32
  • Calories: 92
  • Sugar: 1.4g
  • Sodium: 329mg
  • Fat: 7.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.6g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 3.9g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
Red White Blue Pasta Salad

Red White Blue Pasta Salad

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Red White Blue Pasta Salad

Red White Blue Pasta Salad

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 40 min

Ingredients

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Ingredients For Red White Blue Pasta Salad:
16 ounce rotini pasta
22 ounce grilled chicken
2 cups spinach chopped
2/3 cup blueberries
2/3 raspberries
2/3 cup strawberries, sliced
2 (3.5 ounce) honey roasted pecan pieces
1/4 purple onion, diced
2 ( 5 ounce) blue cheese crumbles
2.1 ounce fully cooked bacon (12 slices)

Ingredients For Strawberry Raspberry Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup raspberries
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil


Instructions

Make The Pasta Salad:
Cook the pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain.

Take out a large mixing bowl. While the pasta is cooking on a cutting board you can chop the spinach, grilled chicken, purple onion, and cooked bacon. Then add the chopped spinach, chicken, purple onion and bacon pieces to the large mixing bowl. Cut the strawberries in slices and add to the bowl.

Then add the cooked pasta, blueberries, raspberries, to the large bowl.

Toss half of the Strawberry Raspberry Vinagrette with the pasta. Chill for an hour before serving.

Then add in the remaining dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top of the salad with blue cheese crumbles and honey roasted pecan pieces.

Make The Strawberry Raspberry Vinaigrette:

Use a blender to blend all ingredients until smooth.


Notes

This summer salad goes fabulous with grilled chicken fresh off the grill. It is what makes it taste the best. You can also make the grilled chicken the night before. If you don’t have the time you can use the frozen pre-cooked grilled chicken found at the grocery stores.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 525
  • Sugar: 7.8g
  • Sodium: 668mg
  • Fat: 31.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 38.9g
  • Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 24.3g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

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Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 360 min
  • Total Time: 370 min

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 Cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 x (1 ounce) packets dry ranch seasoning
  • 2 x (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into smaller chunks
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
  • 10 slices bacon, ( 1 package) cooked crispy and crumbled

Instructions

Pour the chicken broth on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the salsa, dried parsley, dried dill, minced onion, pepper, and two packets of dry ranch seasoning. Stir till well combined.

Next place the chicken breasts on the bottom of a slow cooker. Add two packages of cream cheese that are cut into small chunks on top of the chicken breasts.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Take the chicken out and shred the cooked chicken with a fork on a cutting board. Add the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker. Then add the Colby Jack Cheese and bacon crumbles on top.

Serve after the cheese has melted on it.


Notes

For a strict Keto diet don’t use the dry ranch seasoning packets as they contain maltodextrin. Garnish this dish with green onions if desired. Serve it with cloud bread, lettuce wraps, low carb wraps, coleslaw, riced cauliflower, zucchini noodles, or eat it as is.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 992
  • Sugar: .3 g
  • Sodium: 758 mg
  • Fat: 33.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
  • Fiber: .2 g
  • Protein: 161.4 g
Cauliflower Bacon Ranch Salad

Cauliflower Bacon Ranch Salad

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Cauliflower Bacon Ranch Salad

Cauliflower Bacon Ranch Salad

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Total Time: 15

Ingredients

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SALAD

  • ¾ head of cauliflower
  • 1/4 head broccoli
  • 1 bunch green onions, diced
  • 2 (2.8 oz.) packages real bacon recipe pieces
  • Colby jack cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cup cashew halves

Creamy Dressing

  • 1 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 seasoning packet dry ranch dressing mix

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl add the sour cream, mayo, and dry ranch dressing mix. Stir till well combined.
  2. On a cutting board cut up the cauliflower, broccoli, green onions, and Colby jack cheese and add to large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the real bacon pieces and cashew halves.
  4. Stir with a large spoon to combine all ingredients.

Notes

  • If you are going to serve this later add the bacon before serving so it doesn’t become soggy.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 588
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 523
  • Fat: 56
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Unsaturated Fat: 40
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 48
Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

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Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 55

Ingredients

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For The Cauliflower Casserole

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup Top The Tator sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Casserole Toppings

  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 (3 oz bag) real bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into small chunks or florets and add them to a medium pot with water.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil and while you are waiting you can chop up the green onions and mince the garlic.
  4. After it boils for 5 minutes reduce heat to simmer and cook for another 10 minutes. Drain the water.
  5. You can mash the cauliflower at this point with a potato masher in a large bowl or place in a food processor. Add the butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, Top The Tator sour cream , shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, himalayan salt, and pepper.
  6. Mash until it is smooth like mashed potatoes.
  7. Place the mashed cauliflower into a baking dish. Then add shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions, and parsley on top.
  8. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 498
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 743
  • Fat: 43
  • Saturated Fat: 24
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Protein: 17
  • Cholesterol: 125
Slow Cooker Breakfast Tator Tot Casserole

Slow Cooker Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole

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Slow Cooker Breakfast Tator Tot Casserole

Slow Cooker Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Total Time: 180

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 bunch green onions, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (7 ounces) precooked sausage links, chopped
  • 1 (32 ounces) package frozen tater tots
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cauliflower, riced
  • 1 (10 1.2 Oz) can cream of mushroom soup

Instructions

  1. Turn on the slow cooker to high.
  2. On a cutting board cut the bacon and sausage. The meat should be cut in chunks not in crumbles. Add both the sausage and bacon to a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon and sausage to the slow cooker. Reserve the grease in the frying pan.
  3. Go back to the cutting board and chop up the yellow onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, and green onion. Then use a box grater to rice the cauliflower into the size of rice. Rice enough cauliflower to make 1 cup, leaving any large tough stems behind. Add the chopped vegetables to the frying pan that has the grease from the meat in the pan. Cook until the onions turn translucent and the vegetables have cooked through, about 10 minutes. Place the cooked vegetables, shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cream of mushroom soup to the slow cooker. Stir till well combined.
  4. While the crock pot is starting to heat up the other ingredients you can fry up the tater tots. Place the tater tots in the frying pan for 5 minutes and then turn them over and fry for another 5 minutes or until crispy. Transfer the crispy tater tots to the slow cooker, reserving some tater tots to be placed on top. Slowly stir all the ingredients together in the slow cooker and then place the rest of the tater tots on top.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 493
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 1405
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 37
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 63
BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

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BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 40

Ingredients

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Ingredients To Make The BBQ Pasta Salad

  • 1 pound chicken, shredded
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (12 ounce) box tricolor rotini pasta
  • One red pepper
  • 1/2 poblano pepper
  • 1 (8 ounces) medium cheddar cheese cut up in small chunks
  • 1 (4.3 ounces) bag of real crumbed bacon
  • 1 (9 1/4 ounces) bag Fritos corn chips

Ingredients To Make The BBQ Ranch Dressing

  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

To Make Make The BBQ Ranch Dressing

  1. In a medium size bowl whisk the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, bbq sauce until it is blended well. Add in the garlic power, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh chives, onion powder, salt and pepper. Keep whisking until it is smooth and creamy. If desired add in more bbq sauce. Cover and chill.

To Make The Pasta Salad

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain. Place the pasta in a large bowl.
  2. Place chicken breasts into a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken meat is no longer pink (10 to 12 minutes). Place chicken on plate and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Then shred it with two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the large bowl.
  3. Rinse and drain the black beans and add it to the large bowl.
  4. Cut up the red pepper,poblano pepper, cheddar cheese and add it to the large bowl.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for one hour. When ready to serve add the crumbled bacon, bbq ranch dressing, and toss to combine. Sprinkle corn chips on top.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 574
  • Sugar: 9
  • Sodium: 672
  • Fat: 29
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 51
  • Protein: 26
  • Cholesterol: 66
Grilled Stuffed Burgers

Stuffed Grilled Burgers

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Stuffed Grilled Burgers

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 35

Ingredients

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Mixture

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Stuffing

  • 1 cup crumbled potato chips
  • 4 slices of bread, crumbled
  • 4 strips of bacon, diced
  • ¼ cup water chestnuts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sage
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  1. Take out 2 mixing bowls. Make the mixture in one mixing bowl and the stuffing in another.
  2. Form into patties, putting two together with the stuffing in the middle. Seal the edges and grill the patties.
  3. Grill burgers over medium-high heat, flipping once until desired doneness is reached, approximately 4 minutes each side for medium.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 428
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 949
  • Fat: 26
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 23
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 75
Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuff Meatloaf

Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 70
  • Total Time: 85

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Jimmy Dean hot spicy pork sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium size onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup pork rinds, crumbs
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese curds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Place parchment paper in a 10-inch loaf pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients, except the bacon and cheese curds.
  4. Line the bottom of the loaf pan with half the bacon slices. Each slice should over lap each other and overhang on the sides. Press half of the meatloaf mixture into the pan. Make a groove with your hands in the middle of the loaf. Then add a row of cheese curds pressing down into the meat. Then put the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top of the cheese curd layer. Fold over the bacon that is overhanging.
  5. Using the parchment paper that was lined in the pan flip the meat loaf onto another sheet of parchment paper to finish wrapping the meatloaf. Take the rest of the bacon slices to wrap the other side and sides. The meatloaf at this point should have bacon on all sides. Tuck the bacon pieces in so it is nice and neat and then return the meatloaf back into a lined parchment paper loaf pan.
  6. Bake the meatloaf at 350ºF for one hour and 10 min or until the internal temperature reaches 165 ºF. It will be full of grease when done. Take out the meatloaf onto another platter and let it cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 466
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 1181
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 4
  • Protein: 32
  • Cholesterol: 137