Skaley Bacony Sausage Recipe

That one time I entered a Chopped-related recipe contest to try getting on the show. Unfortunately, that was unsuccessful, but I did FINALLY type up the recipe for my masterpiece where Sargento Cheese, Oyster Crackers, Kale, and Bacon needed to be used! Enjoy the tastiness and uniqueness! Makes 6 sausages total!



1 pack Italian Sausages

Coat each sausage with 1/4 tsp BBQ seasoning and 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder. Cook sausages on a pan until they are no longer red


1 bunch of Asparagus
1/2 head of kale

Cook the Asparagus and Kale in:

2 cups Water
2 tsp Better Than Bullion Chicken flavor broth
1 clove chopped Garlic

Cook until asparagus and kale start to get soft

Place asparagus and kale on the side


For wrapping the Sausages:

6 pieces of cooked Bacon, 1 for each sausage
6 pieces of cooked Kale (from the side), 1 for each sausage


For topping on the Sausages:

1 cup crushed Oyster Crackers
1 tbsp crushed Almonds
1 tbsp Hemp Seeds
2 chopped pieces of cooked Bacon
1/4 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
1/4 tsp Freeze Dried Chives
1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning

Put all items into a large plastic Ziploc bag or a large bowl and shake or mix well


1 cup dry Cous Cous

Cook the dry Cous Cous with:

1 1/2 cups Water
1 tsp Better than Bullion Chicken flavor broth
1 chopped clove Garlic
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 cup Sargento Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 chopped pieces of cooked Bacon
1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce


For the Cheese Sauce:

1 cup Water
1 cup Better than Bullion Chicken flavor broth
3 tbsp Jalepeno Cream Cheese
1 tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce
3 chopped pieces of cooked Bacon
1 cup Sargento Sharp Cheddar Cheese


Pour cheese sauce on top of sausages, kale, asparagus, and cous cous. Serve on a plate and enjoy!

Bacon Lasagna Recipe

Veggies

½ cup chopped Red Pepper
½ cup chopped Red Onion
1 chopped Jalapeño
1 chopped Serrano Pepper
1 cup Spinach
1 chopped Garlic Clove
½ tsp Garlic and Herb Seasoning
Salt/Pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

Place all veggies and the olive oil into a pan and sauté the veggies until they start to turn soft

Sauce

2 cans Tomato Sauce
1 can Tomato Paste
1 whole Roma Tomato
¼ tsp Oregano
¼ tsp Basil
¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
¼ tsp Parsley
¼ tsp Thyme
¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
3 Garlic Cloves
1 tbsp Bacon Grease
2 tbsp chopped White Onion
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
Salt/Pepper to taste

Combine the sauce ingredients in a blender and pulse until fully mixed together and clumps are gone

Base

7 Lasagna Noodles (no boil noodles)
1 24oz carton Cottage Cheese
1 package Smoked Uncured Bacon (cooked on a skillet pan)
1 can Tomato Sauce (used for cooking the ground beef)
1 pound Ground Beef (cooked over the stovetop until the meat is brown)
½ cup Mozzarella Cheese
Large Casserole Dish for cooking the Lasagna

Combine cottage cheese and the sauce. Fill the bottom of the large casserole dish with 3.5 noodles, veggies, meat, 5 pieces of bacon per layer, sauce/cottage cheese mix, and mozzarella cheese (in that order). Continue to add layers until you run out of ingredients. Garnish with Basil, Parsley, Parmesan Cheese, and Bacon Crumbles

Preheat oven to 375 Degrees and cook for 40-50 min until top is golden brown and noodles are soft. Let stand for at least 10 minutes. Times may vary slightly, so make sure to consistently check on your lasagna. Enjoy the epic bacon deliciousness!

Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

1 package Pitted Dates
2 chopped Jalapeños
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 package Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
1 package Smoked Uncured Bacon
1 tsp Parsley
1 tsp Italian Seasoning

1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Chopped Almonds
toothpicks to hold the bacon

Open the dates and put them off to the side

Cook the bacon on a skillet pan until desired consistency is achieved. Put them off to the side as well. Combine the rest of the ingredients and roll it into a ball. Portion the cheese ball into each date. Wrap with bacon. Place a toothpick through the middle of each date. Enjoy!

Bacon Bloody Mary Recipe

Note: For a regular Bloody Mary, use all ingredients in "The Drink" area minus the bacon grease and 1 celery stalk!

The Drink

1 Cup (or can) Campbell’s Tomato Juice
2 Shots Vodka
½ tsp Bacon Grease
½ tsp Celery Salt
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Lime Juice
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ tsp Chili Powder
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Cumin
¼ tsp Cilantro
¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
¼ tsp Parsley
¼ tsp Basil
¼ tsp Oregano
¼ tsp Freeze Dried Chives
¼ tsp Thyme
½ tsp Pepper
1 pinch Salt

Combine the above in a blender and pulse for about 5-10 seconds until mixed together. Pour into a glass and serve chilled or over ice and enjoy!

Fixings

1 Piece Bacon
1 Celery Stalk
1 Bamboo Stick with the following items on it:
1 Cherry Tomato
1 Cube Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Bacon-Wrapped Meatball (see below)
1 Slice Dill Pickle
1 Pepperoncini Pepper

Bacon-Wrapped Meatball

1 tsp Ground Beef dipped in the following:
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Basil
¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
¼ tsp Parsley
¼ tsp Oregano
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ tsp Chili Powder
¼ tsp Cumin
1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
Salt/Pepper to taste
1 Toothpick
½ Piece Bacon

Cook the meatball over a stovetop until the inside turns brown. Once done, allow to cool, wrap the ½ piece of bacon around the meatball, and pierce with a toothpick

Place the bacon, celery, and bamboo stick inside the glass

Chicago Baconfest 2015 Amateur Cooking Contest Finalist

That moment when you find out you're a finalist in a cooking contest (this is a first for me!) With that, I have received my 5 seconds of fame and myself and my recipes were published. I will post the recipes on the blog, but here is the link to my famousness: http://baconfestchicago.com/2015-nueskes-finalists/

Hail to the Bacon King

A lyric poem about the oh so sacred bacon-y deliciousness. Enjoy!

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Let’s all hail the bacon king
The greasy God
A pig’s best feats

Let’s all hail the bacon king
Who lives on Crispy Lane

So where do you find this delicious delicacy?
All around and about in a store near you
Then you cook it and you eat it and savor it too
Now let’s go find some bacon!

So how do you eat this mystical item?
You can skillet, you can bake it, or even put it in lasagna
If you can’t handle the grease then shame on you
Even if you are a health nerd!

So who do you share this tasty treat with?
Bring your family, bring your friends, or even your parent’s dog
It’s so amazing how a small piece of pig has so much power
Let’s tip our hats to Porky!

Let’s all hail the bacon king
The greasy God
A pig’s best feats

Let’s all hail the bacon king
Who lives on Crispy Lane

Are you ready to enjoy this special gift?
There’s feats and treats and sweets to eat
It’s time to enjoy this super epic feast
At the Chicago Baconfest!

I’m sure you’re wondering who the bacon king is
It’s whoever supplies this amazing tastiness
But have no fear, you’ll always find some strips
Even after singing silly songs… about bacon!

Let’s all hail the bacon king
The greasy God
A pig’s best feats

Let’s all hail the bacon king
Who lives on Crispy Lane

Dear Greasy Goodness

Bacon is seriously the most amazing thing ever! It really is! I ended up writing about bacon due to entering a poetry contest, and this is the awesomeness I came up with. Enjoy!

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Dear greasy goodness,
Thank you for always being there for me
With your succulent strips of pig-flavored perfection
That can participate in all sorts of edible indulgences.
Your flawless curves are well-suited for anything ranging from an ice cream party for one
To a bacon burger bonanza fit for a king!

You help me triumph through those chilly nights of darkness and despair,
Those tough days at work when going home is the first thing on my mind,
And you even uplift me when I’m feeling above the clouds…
For that, you will always be thanked for your positive vibes and free spirit!

You dance in the frying pan like a dazzling fireworks display
As you sizzle and sweat your sweet aroma into the atmosphere.
You flood my taste buds with a sensational experience of rich, hearty deliciousness
That makes my mouth thirst for more!

You have tackled our culture by storm,
Turning us into a bacon-crazed nation!
You have become a world renowned sensation of feeding our guilty pleasures
Because you promote bliss and uplift our spirits when the skies are stormy,
Despite how absolutely unhealthy you are…

You are the candy of all meats that we constantly crave,
The comfort food that melts all of our hearts,
The prime example of balance in your palette when that very first crunch contacts your teeth,
And best of all,
You will never hear anyone sing the bacon meat blues!

With every ounce of love in my heart,
From the rest of the bacon universe to all you beautiful little piggies out there,
You will always be thanked for your impeccable greasy goodness!