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Bacon & Beer Smoked Mussels

Bacon & Beer Smoked Mussels The only things that can make mussels better are beer, bacon, and smoke. Isn't it nice when it all comes together for you in one big bowl of smoky, spicy flavors? I love eating mussels for dinner during the week because it's packed with protein and comes together so quickly. The new smoked mussels from Pig of the Month make it even easier for you because they eliminate the need for soaking and cleaning the little guys!

Bacon & Beer Cheese Dip

Bacon & Beer Cheese Dip

Bacon & Beer Cheese Dip | Sauce + Style

When beer, bacon and cheese come together, it's a beautiful thing. It's an even more beautiful thing when it's all baked up into a gooey dip like the one you see right here. I don't know of anyone who could resist diving into this dish headfirst. I mean, it's bacon and cheese so it's a given that everyone will be obsessed with it.

Bacon & Beer Cheese Dip | Sauce + Style

But it's the beer that really makes this dip insanely delicious. The hoppy IPA gives the dish a little bite of beer flavor that pairs so perfectly with all that crispy bacon and massive amounts of cheese. The result is a dip that needs to be busted out on the regular, especially during tailgating season. As you gather around the TV to watch your favorite team bring home the win, this cheesy mess of goodness will make the win that much sweeter (or cheesier....). Beer and beer always go hand in hand. Don't try to argue with that logic, because you'll lose.

Bacon & Beer Cheese Dip | Sauce + Style

Load up those chips and get to eating, piggy fans!

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Bacon & Beer Cheese Dip | Sauce + Style

Bacon & Beer Cheese Dip | Sauce + Style

INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook down til tender, approximately 3 minutes. Whisk in mustard, then pour in beer. Stir and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Whisk in cream cheese and reduce heat to medium. Whisk until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and add monterey jack cheese and 3/4 of the cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Add spices and 3/4 of the bacon, stirring to combine. Pour cheese dip into a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Pig of the Month Applewood Smoked Maple Bacon  

*Recipe, photos and video by Meghan Bassett

Bacon Beer Cheese Dip | pigofthemonth.com #tailgating #bacon #beer

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps

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BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps are here to make all your secret lunch dreams come true... I don't know about you all, but I get SO bored with eating salad and turkey club sandwiches for lunch every day. I can get into a serious rut when it comes to lunch. With all the work piling up, I never have time to really think about what I am eating unless I plan it out ahead of time.

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps | Sauce + Style

Planning ahead is not necessarily my strong suit. As much as I would love to craft a gorgeous lunch every day, I need something that's ready to just dive into on the spot when my stomach starts rumbling. That's why this wrap is SO perfect. It's easy to make ahead of time (heck, you could even make it the night before) and it'll disappear in about 2.5 seconds. Surprised?

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps | Sauce + Style

It's stuffed with BBQ-sauced chicken, guacamole and BACON so I'm not sure why you would be! It's better than any sandwich you'll ever grab at that sad little shop on the corner. Plus it even has some lettuce in there to make you feel even healthier as you wipe the BBQ sauce from your chin.

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps | Sauce + Style

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps | Sauce + Style

INSTRUCTIONS: In a medium bowl, stir together chicken, BBQ sauce and ranch dressing. Set aside. Microwave tortillas for 30 seconds to make them pliable.

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps | Sauce + Style

To build the wraps, lay down a layer of lettuce and top with three strips of bacon in the center of each tortilla. Divide the red onion evenly between the two, then chicken, then cheddar cheese and finally guacamole.

BBQ Chicken & Bacon Guacamole Wraps | Sauce + Style

Wrap tightly in foil and serve immediately or bring it with you for a delicious work lunch or picnic!

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Pig of the Month BBQ Applewood Smoked Maple Bacon

Pig of the Month BBQ Hand Pulled Chicken

*Recipe & photos by Meghan Bassett

BBQ Guacamole Bacon Chicken Wraps | pigofthemonth.com #bbq #barbecue #bacon #recipe #lunch