Author: Mike

Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers

That’s it. I’m done. There’s absolutely no need for me to ever make any other hamburger patties besides the ones on these Tex-Mex bacon cheeseburgers. Sure, the cheese sauce is amazing (it’s actually a bit beyond amazing, and would also be fantastic on hot dogs), but the patties are the star of the show. Any burger patty I make in the future will be just like these. Tender, juicy, smoky, and incredibly tasty. With a bit of a kick. Tremendous. And not meatloaf-y, either. You know the kind of burgers I’m talking about. They’re more like meatloaf than burger. Don’t worry, these do not cross the line into meatloaf-ness.

Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers

Flavor-Packed Patties. Messy Sauce. Fantastic!

Grating onions can take a bit of time, but it’s well worth the effort on these Tex-Mex bacon cheeseburgers. Although you can sort of duplicate the texture by pureeing the onions in a blender, I’ve found it’s best to get out a box grater, grab an onion, and just get to work.

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

Weber Original Burger Press, Black
Weber Original Burger Press, Black

Also try my Tex-Mex corn chip chili.

Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers
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Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers

That’s it. I’m done. There’s absolutely no need for me to ever make any other hamburger patties besides the ones on these Tex-Mex bacon cheeseburgers.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, burgers, cheese, southwestern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 996kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Pass the Sushi

Equipment

Ingredients

For the patties

For the cheese sauce

For the burgers

  • 4 burger buns
  • Garnishes as desired onion, tomato, jalapeno, etc

Instructions

For the patties

  • Fire up your grill.
  • Chop 4 pieces of the bacon and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the beef, onion, garlic, chipotles, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well and divide into 4 equally sized portions, then form into patties.
  • Transfer to the grill and cook as desired.

For the cheese sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and continue whisking while cooking for 1 minute.
  • Continue whisking while slowly adding the milk. Cook until warmed but not simmering, whisking often.
  • Stir in the cheese until melted.
  • Add the tomatoes, stir, and cook until warm. Reduce heat to low until ready to use.

Finally assembly

  • Top each bun bottom with two slices of the bacon.
  • Add patties and plenty of cheese sauce.
  • Add desired garnishes.
  • Serve.
  • Devour.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins.

Nutrition

Calories: 996kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1197mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black
Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille

We both really enjoyed this copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille sandwich. I had plenty of smoked turkey on hand after smoking a few turkey breasts. The light smoke flavor of the very tender turkey, along with gooey cheese and the best part, a bit of smoky BBQ sauce, really made for a great sandwich. It’s like a grownup take on a grilled cheese.

Copycat Applebee's Clubhouse Grille Sandwich

BBQ Sauce On A Sandwich Is A Good Thing

Any ‘plain’ sandwich can have that little extra something just by adding a bit of BBQ sauce to it. Like this Copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille. Not a lot, you’re not making a pulled pork sandwich. But just enough so you know it is there. You’ll remember it more than just a sandwich with just say, mayonnaise. Remember it the next time you make any sandwich.

I like to cook sandwiches like this one on my Cuisinart Griddler. It gives me the perfectly crispy bread and melted cheese!

Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1
Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try my copycat of Applebee’s classic patty melt.

Copycat Applebee's Clubhouse Grille Sandwich
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Copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille

We both really enjoyed this copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille sandwich. I had plenty of smoked turkey on hand after smoking a few turkey breasts. The light smoke flavor of the very tender turkey, along with gooey cheese and the best part, a bit of smoky BBQ sauce, really made for a great sandwich. It’s like a grownup take on a grilled cheese.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 1002kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cincy Shopper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread nice and thick
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 3 slices ham
  • 3 slices turkey
  • 1 slice extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 slice Jack cheese
  • 2 slices bacon cooked
  • 2 slices tomato
  • iceberg lettuce
  • avocado sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Warm a skillet over medium-high heat or fire up a griddle on your grill.
  • Spread butter on one side of each slice of toast.
  • Place butter side down onto the skillet and cook until the butter is melted and the bread is golden brown.
  • Remove to a plate, butter sides down. Slather one bread slice’s un-buttered side with mayonnaise and the other slice’s with the BBQ sauce.
  • Add ham, turkey and cheeses to skillet all in a pile.
  • Heat until the cheeses start to melt.
  • Remove and place on top of a bread slice.
  • Top with bacon, tomato and lettuce and serve.
  • Optional: Add a few thin slices of avocado!

Notes

Texas toast holds up great to these loaded sandwiches!

Nutrition

Calories: 1002kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 2112mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1366IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 514mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks Boxed Set: The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook, The Unofficial … Cookbook (Unofficial Cookbook Gift Series)

Cajun Bay Chicken Wings

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

A few weeks ago I made a beer-can chicken recipe that used a 50/50 combination of Cajun seasoning and Old Bay seasoning. I instantly fell in love with the combination. A little heat, a little sweet, cloves, allspice, paprika… just about all you could imagine. I knew right then and there that I wanted to use the same mix on chicken wings. And so my Cajun Bay chicken wings were born. And oh how good they were. I served them dry, not sauced. Just that great combination of Cajun and Old Bay seasonings, with a little Ranch dressing on the side for dipping. The flavor combination was fantastic, and one you will see here again soon.

Cajun Bay Chicken Wings

Once the wings are cooked, you can dust them with more of the Cajun and Old Bay mix if you want even more pronounced flavors. I skipped it since my wife isn’t quite the fan of Old Bay as I am. She doesn’t like cloves or allspice so much. That’s one nice thing about this mix. You still get those flavors, but they are toned down a bit because of the addition of the Cajun seasoning.

OLD BAY Seasoning, 6 oz
OLD BAY Seasoning, 6 oz

I’m a big fan of Cajun-flavored or Cajun-inspired wings. Try my Cravin’ Cajun and Cajun honey lime wings, and my Cajun wings with dipping sauce.

Cajun Bay Chicken Wings
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Cajun Bay Chicken Wings

Once the wings are cooked, you can dust them with more of the Cajun and Old Bay mix if you want even more pronounced flavors.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, Old Bay, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 320kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

For the wings

Notes

If you want to add more seasoning to the wings after they are cooked make another batch using 1/2 tablespoon each of the Cajun and Old Bay seasonings. Sprinkle the cooked wings with the mix just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Mount Vesuvius Burger

The Mount Vesuvius burger was available at Red Robin for a limited time years ago. It was ‘invented’ by a 12-year old. At 12 I was not inventing crazy-good burgers, or even horribly-bad burgers. Hat’s off to the young man that came up with this great burger, which combines the tang of blue cheese, the smoky flavors of bacon and provolone, and the serious kick of a spicy sauce. This is one mighty impressive burger. And it’s mighty delicious too.

Mount Vesuvius Burger

Messy Is Good

As I’ve said before, the sign of a good burger is just how messy it is when you eat it. Well, you don’t have to look at this burger for too long to realize just how good (er…. messy) it is going to be when you bite into it.

Want a cool variation to this already great Mount Vesuvius burger? Add some French fried onions for a great crunch. Onion rings work great too. Just make sure they’re good and crunchy. Lame onion rings need not apply.

Weber Original Burger Press, Black
Weber Original Burger Press, Black

Also try blue cheese burgers with caramelized onions.

Mount Vesuvius Burger
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Mount Vesuvius Burger

Hat’s off to the young man that came up with this great burger, which combines the tang of blue cheese, the smoky flavors of bacon and provolone, and the serious kick of a spicy sauce.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 506kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the burgers

  • 4 patties beef burger 4 ounces each
  • 2 hamburger buns
  • 4 strips bacon cooked
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • blue cheese crumbled, or substitute Gorgonzola

For the lava sauce

Instructions

For the burgers

  • Cook patties as desired. Toast buns if desired.
  • Assemble burgers by first slathering the bottom buns with the sauce.
  • Add a burger, a slice of provolone and the bacon.
  • Add the other patty and the remaining provolone cheese.
  • Add more sauce and the cheese crumbles.
  • Add the bun top and serve with plenty of napkins.

For the lava sauce

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Heat in a small saucepan if you wish to serve the sauce warm.

Notes

If you have any leftover sauce, store it in the fridge. Reheat before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 2011mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black
Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Butterflied Chicken Breasts on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I love making split bone-in chicken breasts on my Char-Broil Big Easy. The Big Easy is the king of poultry cooking in my book. But I’ve never made boneless chicken in it until now. The new cooking rack available (update: no longer available. I recommend using a Bunk Bed basket instead) from Char-Broil lets me cook on 6 levels versus just two with the standard Big Easy basket and bunk bed basket. So, I bought 4 (you could do up to 6, like I mentioned, but here they come 4 in a family pack) chicken breasts and got started. I butterflied the chicken first. Butterflying ensures nice even cooking. Big ole thick breasts can be more challenging. Butterflying solves that. I let them marinate for a while then onto the Big Easy until done!

Butterflied Chicken Breasts on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Great On Salads

I sliced the butterflied chicken breasts on the Char-Broil Big Easy thin and used them to top some fantastic salads. The chicken was moist and packed with flavor.

Checking For Doneness

Make sure you test each chicken breast for doneness before removing it from the rack. Depending on weather conditions and the chicken thickness some may get done before others.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Also try my Stubb’s chicken rub chicken, also made on the Big Easy.

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack
Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Butterflied Chicken Breasts on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Boneless Skinless Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

 Butterflying ensures nice even cooking. Big ole thick breasts can be more challenging. Butterflying solves that. I let them marinate for a while then onto the Big Easy until done!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, breast, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 258kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, butterflied or pounded out to an even thickness
  • Your favorite marinade

Instructions

  • Place the chicken into a large resealable container.
  • Add the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Spray the racks with non-stick spray.
  • Add the chicken breasts and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Notes

The breasts on the bottom racks may cook faster than those on the top. Check the temperature on EACH breast before removing it.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 836mg | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Copycat Shake Shack Sauce

I was jonesin’ pretty bad for a diner burger the other day. Ya know, messy, with traditional toppings. With a great sauce. So I did a quick search around and came across this copycat of the sauce at the Shake Shack. It’s very easy to make, using ingredients that I always have on hand. It really adds a nice, smooth, flavor to a burger. It’s not a big change from what you would normally put on a burger, it just has all the great tastes in one sauce.

Copycat Shake Shack Sauce

Making Burger Sauces Is Fun!

I love making simple, yet delicious, sauces for burgers like this copycat Shake Shack Sauce. They’re a great way to kick up what might be a simple, ‘the usual’ burger.

Also check out my copycat McDonald’s Big Macs, with that awesome McDonald’s sauce. Or my grilled burgers topped with Nancy’s Special burger sauce. It’s similar to McDonald’s sauce, but with a great spicy twist.

Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my BBQ Thousand Island burger sauce.

Copycat Shake Shack Sauce
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Copycat Shake Shack Sauce

I was jonesin’ pretty bad for a diner burger the other day. Ya know, messy, with traditional toppings. With a great sauce. This is it.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword burger sauce, copycat
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 1 cup
Calories 1738kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1738kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 171g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 12887mg | Potassium: 1385mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 3499IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 565mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks Boxed Set: The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook, The Unofficial … Cookbook (Unofficial Cookbook Gift Series)

Greek Hot Dogs

Yowsa! Talk about a great bite! These Greek hot dogs definitely have it going on. Great beef flavor (don’t use a cheap dog. Ever.). Crunchy red onion, tamed down with some Feta and black olives. All backed up with a great Greek vinaigrette that ties it all together. It’s almost like a Greek salad on a dog.

Greek Hot Dogs

Not A Fan Of Onion? It’s Ok

If you think red onion in these Greek Hot Dogs is too strong, soak a few slices in cold water for 5-10 minutes before chopping them for these dogs. They’ll be a little more mellow but still have great flavor and crunch. I wouldn’t leave them off. These hot dogs really are better with them.

Try substituting other types of dogs or sausages, such as kielbasa or polish sausage.

SLOTDOG - Hot Dog Slicing Tool - Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ - 10 inch - Red
SLOTDOG – Hot Dog Slicing Tool – Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ – 10 inch – Red

Also try my seriously-yummy grilled Boston dogs.

Greek Hot Dogs
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Greek Hot Dogs

Yowsa! Talk about a great bite! These Greek hot dogs definitely have it going on.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 290kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Grill or cook dogs as desired.
  • Place dogs in buns, then top with onion, olives, and cheese.
  • Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

I like to cut a shallow slit down the side of my hot dogs before cooking them. The dogs open up a bit, kinda like a hot dog bun, giving the toppings a place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Steak

Hoosier Momma’s Bloody Mary mix is mighty, mighty tasty. The spicy version is nice and spicy, just like we like it. My wife loves the mix in Bloody Mary’s. Me? I use it in cooking. That great spicy flavor really jazzes up any dish you use it in. Like steak. Great steak. Grilled steak packed with flavor in each and every bite.

Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Steak

Bold Flavors In Every Bite

This is about the easiest way to add bold flavors to a steak. Just add some (or a lot) of the mix and soon you’ll be devouring a Hoosier Momma’s Bloody Mary steak. Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours. Then, shake off all the excess marinade and toss it on the grill!

If you’re into sous vide, add about an ounce or two of this mix to the bag with your steak before sealing. Seal and sous vide it like you normally would (for me that’s 133.5 F for 3 hours). Pat it dry and sear on a screaming hot grill!

You can see the beautiful color of the Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary steak! Yummy! Hoosier Momma also has a Sriracha-flavored Bloody Mary mix. If you love Sriracha (like we do) use it instead for even more heat!

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

Also try my adobo ribeye steak with fried poblano strips. For more great Bloody Mary flavors, try my Bloody Mary wings.

Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Steak
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Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Steak

This is about the easiest way to add bold flavors to a steak. Just add some (or a lot) of Hoosier Momma’s Bloody Mary mix to any steak. Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Bloody Mary, steak
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 1 steak
Calories 470kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place steak in a resealable container.
  • Add enough Bloody Mary mix to cover the steak.
  • Flip the steak over and add more mix so that both sides are covered in yummy Bloody Mary mix.
  • Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
  • Fire up your grill for however you like to cook your steak. I cooked this one entirely over direct heat, but sometimes I sear my steaks over direct heat then move them to indirect heat to finish them.
  • Remove steak from the marinade and shake off (or gently scrape off with a knife) any excess marinade.
  • Cook steak as desired.

Notes

Discard any used marinade. Unused marinade can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 606mg | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush
Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Sriracha Mustard Sauce

This is my go-to, bring-the-heat Sriracha mustard sauce. Although it is spicy (hey, there’s Sriracha in it), and a bit mustardy, it also has a great smoky flavor thanks to the smoked jalapenos (chipotles). I keep several cans of chipotles in adobo sauce on hand at all times. It’s great mixed in not only with this sauce, but I have been known to also add it to mayonnaise and ketchup.

Sriracha Mustard Sauce

A Great All-Around Sauce

I keep a double batch of this Sriracha mustard sauce in the fridge in a big squeeze bottle. A few squirts on hot dogs, or burgers, or a sandwich, really brings the food to life. I love it as a dipping sauce for my smoked sausages, or squeezed over my cedar-planked Polish sausage sandwiches.

Huy Fong Sriracha Chili Sauce, 28 Ounce Bottle
Huy Fong Sriracha Chili Sauce, 28 Ounce Bottle

Don’t have or like (gasp!) Sriracha sauce? You can substitute your favorite hot sauce, from the fiery hot to the mellow mild.

Also try my maple mustard dipping sauce and my jalapeno beer mustard.

Sriracha Mustard Sauce
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Sriracha Mustard Sauce

I keep a double batch of this Sriracha mustard sauce in the fridge in a big squeeze bottle. A few squirts on hot dogs, or burgers, or a sandwich, really brings the food to life.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword mustard, sauce, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 1218kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir before using.
Great on darned near anything.

Nutrition

Calories: 1218kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 130g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 4277mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Star Foodservice 28560 Smiley Faces Squeeze Bottle Set, Plastic, Red, Yellow, and Clear, 12 oz

Lexington Slaw

When I first read through this recipe for Lexington slaw (where I found it, I can’t recall) I thought someone had lost their mind. Ketchup? In a slaw? Huh? What? How’s that going to work? Who the heck puts ketchup of all things into a slaw? Well, shame on me for not trusting others for what they use in their salads. Because this slaw is not only different, it’s crazy good too!

Lexington Slaw

Ketchup? Say WHAT?

Yep, adding ketchup does work, and it works very nicely in fact. The tomato flavor isn’t overwhelming and it’s really a great change from your normal vinegary slaw. The dressing is thin, so it’s not like a thick creamy mayonnaise-based sauce. The chili powder adds a good earthy southwestern kick, and the hot sauce finishes the deal with just a slight kick. I wouldn’t be afraid to add more hot sauce than the recipe calls for, but that’s me and I do like my food to be a bit more on the spicy side.

I make a lot of slaws. They can’t get much easier to make, and often I have most of the ingredients on hand. Lexington slaw is just another great example of a great slaw.

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Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar With the Mother– USDA Certified Organic – Raw, Unfiltered All Natural Ingredients, 16 ounce, 2 Pack

Also try my tangy coleslaw.

Lexington Slaw
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Lexington Slaw

I make a lot of slaws. They can’t get much easier to make, and often I have most of the ingredients on hand. Lexington slaw is just another great example of a great slaw. With a twist.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword cole slaw, coleslaw, slaw, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 50kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place slaw mix in a large bowl.
  • Place vinegar and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir, and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 15 minutes, then pour over slaw and toss to coat.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)