Posts tagged: Super Bowl

Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Bacon

Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Bacon Spinach and artichoke dip is my ultimate go-to whenever I go out to eat. The one thing I always feel is missing from those spinach and artichoke dips is BACON (I mean really, what couldn’t be improved with a bit of bacon?). This version of the classic dip is packed with chopped Pig of the Month bacon and it really makes this dip ten times better. Plus the whole recipe comes together in less than a half hour!

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine! I dare you to say that five times fast...

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

Tongue-tied yet? Well, this poutine is exactly what you need to untie that bad boy and get down on some serious pulled pork. Poutine is one of my all-time favorite gluttonous meals to indulge in. After years and years of eating the same go-to recipe, I've decided to shake things up a bit by adding a hefty helping of pulled pork and ditching the cheese curds for some creamy, spicy pimento cheese spread. This is quite possibly the best combo of Canada meets Southern comfort you've ever tasted.

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

This dish is a glorious mess that people will be swooning for on game day this Sunday. Whether you're rooting for the Broncos or the Panthers on game day, this poutine is a must-have for your Super Bowl spread.

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

Hint: You can even whip up some frozen fries for this dish if you'd like to save time and get to the poutine sooner!

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

INSTRUCTIONS: Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

While the potatoes are chilling, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour until the mixture is smooth. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Add beef stock, ketchup, and Worcestershire. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until thickened, approximately 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep warm on low heat until ready to serve.

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

Pour enough oil into a dutch oven to be 3" deep. Heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 325 degrees. Drain potatoes and dry completely with paper towels. Fry the potatoes, working in small batches, until tender and just crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Cool for 20 minutes.

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

Increase heat to medium-high and allow oil to heat to reach 375 degrees. Fry potatoes in the same small batches, until golden brown, approximately  2 minutes. Remove to fresh paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Add fries to an overproof baking dish. Top with the pulled pork, spreading it evenly across the whole dish.

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine

Spoon the gravy over the fries and dollop the pimento cheese spread all over the top. Bake for approximately 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

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Pig of the Month Pulled Pork

Recipe & Photos by Meghan Bassett

Pimento Pulled Pork Poutine | pigofthemonth.com

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones | Sauce + Style

My love for Hawaiian pizza runs pretty deep. Almost as deep as my love for truly amazing pulled pork and BBQ. As I sat down to come up with my Super Bowl menu, I couldn't stop thinking about Hawaiian pizza. I didn't want to do the same ol' pizza I've been doing for years though. Nope, it was time to change things up.

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones | Sauce + Style

So why not stuff pork, pineapple, cheese and barbecue sauce into warm, gooey pockets of deliciousness? These Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones are the perfect game day meal for your upcoming Super Bowl celebration (or any excuse for a celebration, let's face it, they are THAT good). They take little to no effort and are ready in less than 20 minutes. Plus you get that oh-so good Pig of the Month pulled pork...

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones | Sauce + Style

When you're cheering your team for that touchdown, just try not to get BBQ sauce everywhere, ok?

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Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones | Sauce + Style

INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil (be sure to grease it!). In a medium bowl, stir together pulled pork, BBQ sauce and diced pineapple until combined. Set aside.

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones | Sauce + Style

Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately 1/4" thick. Cut the rectangle in half crosswise and then again lengthwise to form 4 small rectangles. In the center of each, add approximately 1/4 cup of the pork mixture.

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones | Sauce + Style

Top with 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. Fold the dough over to form the calzone, pinching the edges together before rolling them up and in. Place all four calzones on the lined baking sheet.

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Calzones | Sauce + Style

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until just starting to brown on top. Remove from oven and wait 5 minutes before cutting and serving with extra sauce.

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Pig of the Month Pulled Pork

Recipe & Photos by Meghan Bassett

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

With the playoffs all wrapped up, that only means one thing. Time to get ready for the SUPER BOWL! Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

Since this year is the big number 50 for the Super Bowl, I'm going ALL out with the Super Bowl spread. Instead of the typical chips and dip, I'm opting to bring in the big guns with these golden, delicious fried bacon mac n cheese bites. They are crispy on the outside and warm, cheesy and bacon-packed on the inside.

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

The best part of this recipe is that you can simply use a few cups of leftover mac and cheese to make it! No need to let that mac and cheese sit lonely in the fridge anymore, you now have the best ever round two recipe for it that comes together in minutes.

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

No one will be able to step themselves at one, so be sure to triple this recipe if you've got a lot of hungry people headed your way on game day.

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

INSTRUCTIONS: In a medium bowl, mix together the mac and cheese and diced bacon. Form small balls (either one or two bite depending on your preference) out of the mac and cheese mixture and add them to a flat baking sheet. Once you have formed the balls (make sure you press them together tightly), cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 to 3 hours.

Fried Bacon Mac n Cheese Bites

In a small bowl, beat the eggs. In another small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and flour; season the coating with salt, pepper and cayenne. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat 3 to 4 inches of canola oil over medium-high heat. Working in small batches of 3 to 4, dredge the mac and cheese balls in the egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture. Add the the hot oil and fry until golden brown and hot in the center, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and repeat until all the mac and cheese balls are fried. Serve immediately.

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Pig of the Month Applewood Smoked Maple Bacon

Recipe & Photos by Meghan Bassett

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Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip

Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip

Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip | Sauce + Style Blog (pigofthemonth.com)

Y'all know I couldn't leave you hanging right before the big game on Sunday without something delicious to make, right? For the love of all things bacon and cheese, this Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip is the one recipe that HAS to hit your game day spread this weekend. Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip | Sauce + Style Blog (pigofthemonth.com) I LOVE serving up cheesy dips for football parties because they are always the star of the entire day. The gooey cheese served up on crusty bread or tortilla chips is all too addicting (plus it helps balance out all those boozy drinks you'll be guzzling as you cheer your team on).

Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip | Sauce + Style Blog (pigofthemonth.com)

Heck, even if you are just watching for the commercials, you still need something to eat that'll warm you from the inside out! This creamy, cheesy dip is spicy and savory, with the perfect salty hit of bacon from Pig of the Month BBQ's Applewood Smoked Maple Bacon. The thick cuts of bacon really stick out in this dip, so it's ideal for all those bacon-lovers in yo life. When I dip, you dip, we dip! Time to DIG IN.

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Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip from Pig of the Month BBQ on Vimeo.

 

Serves 6-8 INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mash together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, jalapeños, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, butter, and bacon until combined. Add mixture to a medium-sized baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread. Shop This Post Pig of the Month BBQ Applewood Smoked Maple Bacon

Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip | Sauce + Style Blog (pigofthemonth.com)

*Recipe, photos and video by Meghan Bassett