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Bacon and Cheddar Fries Recipe

It’s cheat meal day and on cheat days I go big. This month I decided to make some Bacon and Cheddar fries for Saturday lunch. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese, green onions and spicy jalapeños, they are the ultimate indulgence and absolutely delicious.

I love this recipe because it is fast, flavorful and fantastic. I also like that it is finger food that you can totally eat as a meal too. I like to serve them with sour cream on the side but you can use ranch if your prefer. If you were to serve these for your guests on game day you will be guaranteed some very happy guests. They are just that good. Toppings can be anything you want and check out more options.

Raw Bacon
Freshly shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon and Cheddar Fries

There are so many different toppings you can use for cheese fries. See more topping ideas including vegetarian options below.

5 Toppings for cheese fries:
  1. Chili and cheese: Top fries with hearty chili sauce and cheese sauce.
  2. Bacon and Blue cheese: Switch cheddar with blue cheese for a unique and delicious flavor.
  3. barbecue pulled pork and cheddar cheese. The sweet and smokey flavor of the pulled and the cheese is a insanely delicious combination.
  4. Beans, cheese and salsa: This is a tasty vegetarian topping option that doesn’t sacrifice on taste.
  5. Spicy Lentils and cheese: Another delicious vegetarian option that tastes just as great.

Love these bacon and cheddar fries? I’m sure you will also love my Kale, egg and cheese quesadilla recipe too.

Print Recipe
 Bacon and Cheese Fries Recipe
Course Brunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 1/2 bag Super Crispy Crinkle Cut
  • 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 4 strips Bacon Chopped
  • 2 medium Green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Course Brunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 1/2 bag Super Crispy Crinkle Cut
  • 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 4 strips Bacon Chopped
  • 2 medium Green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Bake or air fry crinkle-cut fries according to package (about 23 minutes on 400 degrees). Add salt and pepper after they are cooked. In the same oven crisp the bacon on a tray. Once cooked allow to cool, and chop.
  2. Layer fries in a cast iron pan and top with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños and green onions. Broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.

Cranberry Glazed Hatfield® Uncured Ham Recipe

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

You have probably seen many glazed ham recipes floating around this time of year and there is a reason why this dish is so popular. It looks amazing, is easy to make and tastes great. What makes this Cranberry Glazed Hatfield® Uncured Ham Recipe a step above the rest is the use of uncured, nitrate free, artificial ingredient free, juicy and smoky Hatfield Uncured Ham.

Sliced Hatfield Uncured Ham

If you follow Spoons and Stilettos you probably know that I am a big fan of Hatfield products because of their full flavor, high quality and convenience. When it comes to meat my goal is to always serve ethically raised local products which Hatfield does.

Because not everyone has a big family, Hatfield now makes it easier to serve delicious holiday meals to families big or small. They have new smaller sized ham products which are available in ½ Pre-Sliced Pit Ham, ¼ Pre-Sliced Ham with Natural Juices or With Water added.

The Recipe:

I made this particular recipe recently and OMG, it turned out to be the best ham I’ve ever made. Everyone loved it and raved about how impressive, moist and flavorful it was. The leftover ham can be used for sandwiches, salads, frittatas and more. I love to use it for ham sandwiches for work. You can even use the left over sauce on so many things.

Looking at it you would think I spent hours in the kitchen but on the contrary it was pretty easy to make. The convenience of buying the already cooked Hatfield® Uncured Ham is a huge plus. With only 5 ingredients and minimal prep it is the perfect dish for busy parents and beginner cooks.

Useful Cranberry Glazed Hatfield® Ham Recipe Tips:
  • You can substitute honey for maple syrup
  • If you do not have any Dijon mustard you can substitute with dry mustard.
  • For extra flavor, insert a whole clove into each cut intersection or in the water used when baking the ham
  • The glaze can burn quickly, so check it frequently to prevent a blackened skin.

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Print Recipe


Cranberry Glazed Hatfield® Ham

Sliced Hatfield Uncured Ham

Course Main Dish
Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Servings
people


Ingredients
  • 1 package Hatfield® Uncured Ham
  • 1 can (14 ounces) Whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard

Course Main Dish
Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Servings
people


Ingredients
  • 1 package Hatfield® Uncured Ham
  • 1 can (14 ounces) Whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
Sliced Hatfield Uncured Ham


Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Line Roasting pan with foil add 1/4 cup of water, ham and cover completely with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.

  2. While Ham is cooking mix remaining ingredients until blended, reserving 1 cup of the mixture for the glaze and the rest for the sauce.

  3. After 30 minutes uncover the ham and brush with some of the glaze mixture. Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes making sure to brush the ham with the glaze mixture every 10 minutes.

  4. Warm remaining sauce mixture over medium heat and serve with ham.

Apple Cider Glazed Hatfield® Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions

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

Apple Cider Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions. Sounds amazing, right? This dish is absolutely tasty and you will love how easy it is to make too. With the holidays finally upon us; that means plenty of cooking, eating and having a good old merry time with friends and family. If you are one of those people inviting people over for dinner this holiday; you probably want to make a meal that is very easy but still delicious and impressive. This Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallion recipe is a winner.

Apple Cider Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions

Why I choose Hatfield® Premium Reserve Pork®

I am very picky when it comes to pork and Hatfield® Premium Reserve Pork® is the one brand that always get’s it right. Hatfield® Premium Reserve Pork® is the best tasting, highest quality pork that you can find out there, and this is coming from a pork snob.

I love the Hatfield® Premium Reserve Pork® Uncured Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions for this recipe. They come perfectly portioned and are highly marbled for maximum flavor. An authentic brining and larding technique is used which results in a flavorful, tender and steakhouse-quality meat. I find it almost impossible to overcook these medallions. With Hatfield® Premium Reserve Pork®, you can be confident that every cut is Tasty. Tender. Every Time.™

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The Recipe:

These Apple Cider Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions only need 6 ingredients which is great. Nobody ever believes I made this dish in less than 40 minutes. What I love about the recipe is that you can serve it for a fancy holiday gathering or even a quick and simple weeknight meal. It’s like an outfit that you can dress up or down.

Other Ingredients include Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Garlic and Rosemary which are all easy to find and most likely in your pantry. The Hatfield® Premium Reserve Pork® Uncured Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions can be found at your local Stop & Shop grocery store in the Meat and Seafood department. You will find them with the marinated meats right by the butchers counter.

Useful Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions Recipe Tips:
  • You can substitute apple juice or applesauce for the apple cider. Both work out just as well.
  • Use dried rosemary as a last option. Fresh rosemary is essential for this recipe and gives the best flavor. As we can all agree, fresh is always better.
  • Although it may seem like the sauce is taking a while to reduce; don’t move away from the pan for too long as you don’t want to take the chance of burning your glaze. Trust me, this is coming from experience.
  • I like my bacon soft but if you like yours crispy, I suggest preheating oven to 375ºF and cooking the medallions for a few more minutes to your desired crispiness.
  • The blue heat-resistant pin used to keep the bacon around the medallion can be left in during cooking.

The meat was juicy, very tender and the glaze went well with the garlic and herb mashed potatoes I served it with. Sautéed spinach and soft grilled apples were perfect accompaniments to the dish. Even the hubs was very impressed and went on about how I did not spend hours in the kitchen.


Print Recipe
 Apple Cider Glazed Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions
Prep Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 4 Hatfield® Premium Reserve® Uncured Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions
Prep Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 4 Hatfield® Premium Reserve® Uncured Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Medallions
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Pat the 4 bacon wrapped medallions dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet preferably cast iron over medium-high heat. Cook medallions in the oil and butter mixture until browned on both sides about 5-6 minutes per side. Aim for at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) on a instant read meat thermomerter. Remove pan from the heat and transfer meat to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds. Add the Apple Cider Vinegar and loosen browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the Apple Cider, Dijon mustard and bring mixture to boil. Cook until mixture is a thick, syrupy glaze. Stir in rosemary, red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Return meat to the pan and cook 1 minute per side. Drizzle glaze over pork chops when serving.

Easy Citrus Sour Cream Mousse Recipe

This post was sponsored by Hood, all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I recently experimented with a new fun and light dessert idea made with Hood Sour Cream that I am happy to share it with you. If you are looking for a healthy and simple weekday dessert this is the one. The idea for this Citrus Sour Cream Mousse recipe came about when I had leftover Hood Sour Cream from a avocado dressing I had made. Since I am trying not to be wasteful these days I was determined not to let the sour cream go bad in the fridge.Easy Citrus Sour Cream Mousse RecipeEasy Citrus Sour Cream Mousse RecipeSour cream is a very versatile ingredient and does more than just being a topper for dishes. You can use sour cream for easy dinner recipes, salad dressings, dips, as a finish to sauces and soups. It also makes a great addition to desserts for a creamy and tangy taste. I love adding it to my pancake mix and now this Citrus Sour cream mousse is my favorite way of using it.

Good quality sour cream is essential to this recipe. When it comes to sour cream brands, Hood Sour Cream is an absolute favorite. With Hood Sour Cream you are guaranteed rich, creamy and great taste all the time. I love that it is made with top quality ingredients and has the ability to elevate and turn simple recipes to amazing dishes. It has been used for generations and will continue to be the favorite compliment to meals. You can easily find Hood Sour Cream in dairy cases throughout New England.

Try adding some Hood sour cream to your Beef Strogannoff and you will never make it with anything else. Spread it on wholegrain toast topped with smoked salmon, red onions and capers. You can find more exciting recipes made with Hood Sour Cream, money saving coupons and Hood social channels at hoodsourcream.com.

Easy Citrus Sour Cream Mousse Recipe

With only 6 ingredients, no sugar added and the use of sugar and gluten free graham crackers this dessert is delicious and a healthier option compared to other heavy desserts. It is very light, fresh and makes a great alternative to cheesecake while still providing the same cheesecake flavor. It certainly makes a great summer healthy weekday dessert .

To prepare this simple dessert sour cream is mixed with a little whipped cream, orange zest, gelatine and pure vanilla extract. The mix is then layered with crumbled graham crackers and chilled in the fridge to set. It’s that easy!


Print Recipe
 Easy Citrus Sour Cream Mousse Recipe
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Dinner Recipes, Recipe Using Sour Cream, Sour Cream
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Hood Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Cream whipped with no sugar added
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Orange zest
  • 1 packet (2 1/2 tsp) Unflavored Gelatin powder
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 6 Crushed Gluten and Sugar free Graham crackers
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Dinner Recipes, Recipe Using Sour Cream, Sour Cream
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Hood Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Cream whipped with no sugar added
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Orange zest
  • 1 packet (2 1/2 tsp) Unflavored Gelatin powder
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 6 Crushed Gluten and Sugar free Graham crackers
Instructions
  1. Dissolve gelatine in hot water and place in freezer to cool
  2. Meanwhile beat sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together until fluffy. Add dissolved gelatin to mixture and set aside.
  3. Whip cream till thick and fold gently into the sour cream mix . Layer with graham crackers in small dessert glasses and chill for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator till mousse is set.
  4. Top with fresh orange slices and serve.

Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

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

I was recently invited to a summer barbecue and the host told me to bring a fun, savory dish. I thought to myself, what is one thing everybody loves? Macaroni and Cheese was the answer! I remember watching a Food Network chef make Macaroni and Cheese in cupcake form and decided that was what I was going to do. I knew the kids and adults would enjoy this fun take on Macaroni and Cheese. I had also been dying to use the Heluva Good!® Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese that I had got on sale at Big Y so this recipe was meant to be.

Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

I used real cheese in these cupcakes, no boxed mac n cheese allowed! The Heluva Good! Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese is perfect for Macaroni and Cheese because of its tangy flavor and sharp taste. One thing that I refuse to do is make Macaroni and Cheese without cheddar cheese, it just makes the taste difference.

Heluva Good! Cheese has the best cheese, and they have various cheese flavors including Colby Jack and Jalapeño Jack. The Jalapeño Jack is another favorite of mine for those times when I need a little spice, it is simply Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño Peppers. I love to shred some into my breakfast tortilla wraps, so good! Give Heluva Good! Cheese a try if you haven’t. I find that their cheese is perfect for any occasion and provides plenty of recipe possibilities for quick snacks or tasty bites for entertaining.  Once you do, you will realize why it has that awesome name.

These individual sized portions of creamy, cheesy macaroni are the perfect solution to bring to a party and wow your guests. I ate one of them with a side salad and grilled chicken, it was amazing. They would also make a great side dish to beef, pork or just by themselves for non meat eaters. There is even broccoli and tomatoes in them so you can feel good about getting in some veggies and the kids will happily eat that broccoli. I received a lot of compliments about how pretty they looked and how they tasted amazing. I knew this recipe will be one for the books and certainly one that I would use for summertime eating and parties!Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

These Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes are also a great way to recreate a kid-friendly meal into an easily transportable snack option. What is fantastic is that they’re nice and easy to put together, and would make a great inclusion to a child’s lunchbox as well. Try making these with the kids for a fun bonding experience.

Save on Heluva Good! Cheese

Earlier I was talking about how much I love Heluva Good! Cheese and I would love for you to try it. You can find it at most grocery stores located in the refrigerated block cheese section.
To save on your next Heluva Good! cheese purchase at Big Y, click here for the coupon!

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Print Recipe
 Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
Course Side dish
Cuisine American
Servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces small elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups grated Heluva Good Cheese Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 cups steamed or blanched brocolli
  • 1 cups dried panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp. Melted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp. yellow mustard powder
  • 1 tbsp. truffle oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Course Side dish
Cuisine American
Servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces small elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups grated Heluva Good Cheese Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 cups steamed or blanched brocolli
  • 1 cups dried panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp. Melted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp. yellow mustard powder
  • 1 tbsp. truffle oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place non stick cupcake holders in a jumbo muffin pan. I used 2 trays which made 12 jumbo cupcakes.
  2. Cook elbow macaroni per packet directions. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool for 8 minutes. Meanwhile mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and set aside
  3. Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until bubbling and flour turns golden. gradually stir in milk until mixture is smooth.
  4. Remove from heat. Add sauce to macaroni. Add the cheese. Add mustard powder, minced garlic, chives and truffle oil. Season with salt, pepper and mix until well combined.
  5. Divide the macaroni mix evenly into the holes of the muffin tins until they are filled about 3 quarters full. Make sure to press the mixture down.
  6. Top with broccoli, tomatoes and bread crumb mix. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cupcakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

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