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Pasta Salad Bacon Bowls:
Ingredients:
• 4 cooked Bacon Bowls (see master recipe)
• 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. dry oregano
• 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons pitted black olives, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, or crumbled feta cheese
• Ground black pepper
Directions:
1.
Warm Bacon Bowls in the oven at 200ºF, if desired.
2.
Combine all other ingredients in a medium bowl and gently toss together.
Season to taste with pepper.
3.
Spoon 1/2 cup pasta salad in to each Bacon Bowl. Serve.
Makes 4 bacon bowls, or two servings.
Blue Cheese and Bacon Beef Sliders:
Ingredients:
• 8 cooked Bacon Bowls (see master recipe)
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 4 chilled green lettuce leaves, halved
Directions:
1.
Divide beef into 8 equal pieces, about 1/4 cup each. Push 1 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese in
the center of each piece. Shape beef around cheese and form into mini burgers, 2-inches across.
2.
Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add burgers and brown, cooking about 4 minutes each
side, or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat.
3.
Divide lettuce between 8 Bacon Bowls. Top with burgers and remaining cheese. Serve hot.
Makes 4 bacon bowls, or two servings.
