Slow Cooker Gumbo Joes

The sloppier the sandwich, the better it is. I’ve made chorizo Sloppy Joes, Sloppy Cubans, and kicked-up regular ole Sloppy Joes. All were sloppy. All were fantastic. These slow cooker Gumbo Joes pack in fantastic bayou flavors with traditional Sloppy Joe ingredients such as ketchup, mustard, and onion. Thick and messy. It’s gonna drip and it’s gonna make a mess. It’s gonna be great.

Grab some napkins. Or paper towels. You’re going to need them.

Slow Cooker Gumbo Joes

Gumbo-licious

This recipe for slow cooker Gumbo Joes is also a great way to use up leftover gumbo. I don’t usually have leftover gumbo. It seems to disappear very quickly around here. That’s why I had to use a few cans of gumbo soup instead. It’s surprisingly good on its own. But it’s fantastic in this great take on a Sloppy Joe.

If you’re making a funny face right now at the thought of gumbo in a soup in a can, I’m not sure I can blame you. But try it. You’ll be surprised. If you’re just not into that, use the real stuff. Any good Cajun restaurant would be happy to sell you extra!

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Go Open-Faced

As much as I like to eat these sandwiches like… sandwiches, my preferred way is actually to enjoy them open-faced. I like to toast some hamburger buns until they get a bit crusty. With a bit of a crunch to them. Then I pile the meat mixture high and dig in!

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Slow Stovetoppin’

You can also make this dish on the stovetop. Just bring it to a slow simmer and let it simmer for at least 4 hours, stirring often and checking if it gets too dry. If it does, just stir in a bit of water.

Nacho Man

You know what else the meat mixture is great on? Nachos! Yes! Gumbo Joe nachos! Just spoon it over warmed tortilla chips. Add some shredded cheese, lettuce, black olives, jalapenos…Whatever you want!

Also try my slow cooker gumbo.

Slow Cooker Gumbo Joes
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Slow Cooker Gumbo Joes

These slow cooker Gumbo Joes pack in fantastic bayou flavors with traditional Sloppy Joe ingredients such as ketchup, mustard, and onion. Thick and messy. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, gumbo, sloppy Joes, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 396kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Ground the beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Drain and transfer to a slow cooker set to low.
  • Add onion, soup, ketchup and mustard. Stir.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve on buns.

Notes

Also great served heaped on hot dogs.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Apple Zoodle Dessert

I love my spiral slicer. So far, I’ve used it for making great side dishes or salads and a few main dishes. I was intrigued when I first came across this idea for a low-carb dessert that is made using a spiral slicer. What a brilliant idea – apple zoodle dessert! Great apple flavor and crunch, a hint of cinnamon, and topped with toasted coconut flakes.

Apple Zoodle Dessert

Choosing The Apple

I used a Gala apple for making this dessert, but you can substitute whatever you like. Of course, it being a dessert you’ll probably want to use a sweeter apple, such as golden delicious, pink lady, red delicious or Fuji.

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This apple zoodle dessert pairs perfectly with my Parmesan chicken zoodles.

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Apple Zoodle Dessert

I was intrigued when I first came across this idea for a low-carb dessert that is made using a spiral slicer. What a brilliant idea – apple zoodle dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apples, dessert, spiral
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 95kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Core the apple then slice it into thin noodles using your spiral slicer.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion slices and saute until they start to get tender.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and stir.
  • Remove apple to serving plate.
  • Add the coconut flakes to the skillet and cook until starting to brown, stirring constantly.
  • Sprinkle apple with the toasted coconut flakes and serve.

Notes

I recommend going light on the cinnamon. You want to taste it and get the aroma but you don’t want it to overpower.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Applebee’s Sriracha Shrimp (Copycat Recipe)

We recently grabbed a quick lunch at the Applebee’s in Springfield, Ohio, meeting up with some old friends before heading over to one of our favorite places, the Heart of Ohio Antique Center. We knew we could rely on Applebee’s for good food and a nice environment to sit and chat for a bit. I decided to have an appetizer, so I ordered the Sriracha shrimp. As soon as I bit into one I knew I was going to make a copycat recipe of Applebee’s Sriracha shrimp when I got home.

I hope our friends didn’t think that I hadn’t eaten in days. But I put a hurt on these shrimp like I’d been starving for sure. I couldn’t help myself. I probably even talked with my mouth full. I apologize for that if I did. Again, I couldn’t help myself.

Applebee's Sriracha Shrimp (Copycat Recipe)

Sorta Spicy, Definitely Great

Lightly battered shrimp, lightly fried, then tossed in a great Sriracha mayonnaise sauce. This is exactly as I remember except I left the Sriracha sauce on the side for dipping.

Sauce On The Side

The nice thing about keeping the sauce on the side is that these copycat recipe of Applebee’s Sriracha shrimp stay nice and lightly crunchy, instead of getting a bit soggy when covered in the sauce. You can serve it whichever way you like, of course. I also used larger shrimp because… I love shrimp.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Also try my copycats of Applebee’s fantastic Buffalo wings and peppercorn and garlic shrimp and (the new defunct) Joe’s Crab Shack popcorn shrimp.

Copycat Applebee's Sriracha Shrimp
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Applebee’s Sriracha Shrimp (Copycat Recipe)

Lightly battered shrimp, lightly fried, then tossed in a great Sriracha mayonnaise sauce. This is exactly as I remember except I left the Sriracha sauce on the side for dipping.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, shrimp, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 222kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the shrimp

For the Sriracha dipping sauce

Instructions

For the shrimp

  • Preheat 1/2″ of oil in a Dutch oven to 350 F.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, cayenne and garlic powder.
  • Whisk in the club soda until smooth.
  • Add the shrimp to the batter and coat well on all sides.
  • Shake off excess batter and add to hot oil.
  • Fry shrimp 3 minutes, then flip and fry another 2 minutes.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with dipping sauce on the side.

For the Sriracha dipping sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients.

Notes

The dipping sauce is also great for dipping chicken nuggets!

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Breakfast Cups 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.

These low-carb breakfast cups are the perfect fast morning meal. I usually make a batch on Sunday for the week’s breakfasts. You can mix them up so you don’t get bored. Add chopped spinach. Or mushrooms. Substitute bacon for the sausage. Use egg whites instead of whole eggs. Add a splash of milk. Add some hot sauce. You name it, you can’t go wrong with breakfast cups made on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Ideal Breakfasts

You can just as easily bake these breakfast cups in the oven, but I love my Char-Broil Big Easy, and I love cooking with it, so I tossed them into the cooker. For cooking in the oven bake them at 350 F until done.

These cups keep well in the freezer, so make extra and keep some on hand for those days when you just want to grab a quick breakfast. Toss them into the microwave for 30 seconds or so, and it’s time to eat!

Did you know you can make your entire breakfast on your Big Easy? Make bacon, breakfast sausage and even eggs!

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Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These low-carb breakfast cups are the perfect fast morning meal.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, breakfast, Char-Broil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 210kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ pound breakfast sausage bulk (not links), cooked, crumbled
  • handful cheddar cheese
  • Your favorite seasoning like Mrs Dash

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Spray ramekins with non-stick spray.
  • Crack eggs into a large bowl. Use a fork to beat them.
  • Add in the sausage and cheese, along with your favorite seasoning to taste.
  • Use a fork to combine everything.
  • Divide mixture between the ramekins.
  • Place 3 ramekins in the Big Easy basket and the other 3 in the bunk bed. Lower into the Big Easy and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the eggs are done. I test them using a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, they are done.
  • Remove from the Big Easy and let cool before handling. The eggs should pop right out of the ramekins. If not, run a knife along the edges to loosen them then turn them over to remove the egg mixture.

Notes

You’ll need 6 3.5 ounce ramekins and the Big Easy Bunk Bed for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 186mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Easy Cheesy Breadsticks

Well, it doesn’t get much easier than these easy cheesy breadsticks. In about 15 minutes you’ll have a nice big batch of crunchy, tasty breadsticks. This recipe makes enough breadsticks for a small crowd, perfect for a large family meal. Or it makes enough for a very small number of people that really enjoy great breadsticks!

Easy Cheesy Breadsticks

They Are Easy

The pre-made dough is what makes this so simple to make. You can also use fresh pizza dough, but you might have to adjust the amounts of the other ingredients. I served these easy cheesy breadsticks with our homemade pizza sauce, but you can use jarred if you want. They’d also be great served with marinara sauce, warmed. You can also serve them with warmed cheese sauce. Or both now that I think about it!

For a spicy version, use shredded pepper jack or habanero jack cheese in place of the Italian cheese blend.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my chipotle garlic cheese bread.

Easy Cheesy Breadsticks
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Easy Cheesy Breadsticks

Well, it doesn’t get much easier than these easy cheesy breadsticks. In about 15 minutes you’ll have a nice batch of crunchy, tasty breadsticks.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword breadsticks, cheesy
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 28kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Unroll pizza dough onto a greased cookie sheet and press out until thin.
  • Combine garlic salt and butter and brush over top of the dough.
  • Sprinkle cheeses and basil over the top of the dough.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 strips, and then cut them in half. Do not pull the strips apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Re-cut the strips and pull them apart.
  • Serve sticks warm with warmed pizza or marinara sauce.

Notes

Also great dipped in Ranch dressing!

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Stuffed French Bread

We’ve been enjoying a somewhat mild winter here so far. We did have a few nights where it got a little cold, which means time to make comfort food. This simple stuffed French bread really packs a lot of great flavor in every bite. It is definitely what I’d call comfort food. The meat filling is really quite incredibly yummy. It sort of reminds me of the flavors of a beef stroganoff. The French bread holds up well to the mixture. A lesser bread just isn’t going to do here, unless you want to serve it open-faced (which is actually a pretty good idea now that I think about it).

Stuffed French Bread

Nice And Cheesy

I love the extra sharp cheddar melted on top of these stuffed French bread sandwiches, but you could certainly use any other good melting cheese. A nice smoky provolone would be perfect also, as would Swiss or mozzarella.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my shrimp-stuffed bread.

Stuffed French Bread
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Stuffed French Bread

This simple stuffed French bread really packs a lot of great flavor in every bite, and it is definitely what I’d call comfort food. The meat filling is really quite incredibly yummy. It sort of reminds me of the flavors of a beef stroganoff.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword French bread, stuffed
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 403kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Place bread halves on a baking sheet.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet.
  • Add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain any excess fat.
  • Add celery and cook until it starts to soften.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook until mixture is heated through.
  • Pour mixture into bottom bread half and spread out evenly.
  • Add cheese and add bread top.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Substitute Italian sausage (spicy or not) for the beef and Swiss for the cheddar for a nice variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Wendy’s Chili (Copycat Recipe)

My wife and I were on our way to Gatlinburg, TN, tootin’ along down the interstate, when lunch time crept up on us. A glance at the GPS showed that our choices were pretty much fast food or nothing. A hankerin’ for a Wendy’s burger came over me, so into Wendy’s we went. It was a cold fall day. My wife got the chili and when she wasn’t looking I took a few bites. And it was good, which of course meant that I instantly started searching for a copycat recipe of Wendy’s chili. And here it is. A little thicker than the real deal served at Wendy’s, but definitely a great copycat of the fast food favorite.

Wendy's Chili (Copycat Recipe)

Easy And Delicious

This copycat recipe for Wendy’s chili is about as easy as you can get to make, yet it is quite tasty and has great texture. It’s not hot, but it can be by just adding cayenne or substituting hot chili powder for the mild. You can also substitute cubed chuck for the ground beef for a more traditional chili. Cincinnati chili lovers need only add a bit of cinnamon. And yes, if you like your chili with pasta, you can serve it over pasta.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this chili and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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The Beans

Oh I’ve heard it. The argument that you don’t put beans in chili. Ok. Cool. If that’s you guess what? You can leave the beans out. No harm, no foul. I don’t think you can get your Wendy’s chili without beans though. They might look at you a bit strange at the counter. And they might just tell you that it’s up to you to take them out!

Also try my copycat of Cin Chili, the best chili mix ever.

Copycat Wendy's Chili
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Wendy’s Chili (Copycat Recipe)

Here it is. A little thicker than the real deal served at Wendy’s, but definitely a great copycat of the fast food favorite.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, copycat
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 483kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in a large pot. Drain.
  • Add the water. Bring to a boil, then drain completely to remove more fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 3 hours, stirring often.

Notes

Top with a cooling dollop of sour cream!

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1049IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Buffalo chicken, everywhere! That’s what I was thinking after I made a big batch of Buffalo chicken the other day. I love Buffalo chicken. Since we’ve been eating a little less carbs, these Buffalo chicken wraps made for a great, light lunch. They took only a few minutes to make. They have that great sauce kick (I use Frank’s, of course), with great lettuce, celery and carrot crunch, all cooled down by a little Ranch dressing and ripe tomatoes.

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Add Some Blue Cheese

If you really, really like blue cheese, substitute blue cheese crumbles for the cheddar cheese for even bigger flavor in these Buffalo chicken wraps.

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Also try my Buffalo chicken tacos.

Buffalo Chicken Wraps
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Buffalo Chicken Wraps

 Since we’ve been eating a little less carbs, these Buffalo chicken wraps made for a great, light lunch. They took only a few minutes to make.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, chicken, wraps
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 252kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lay the wraps out on a flat surface.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Divide between the wraps, fold and roll, cut in half and serve.

Notes

Also great served with Ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 2522mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2158IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Why didn’t I think of this before? How could I not have known just how fantastic a bologna chub would be when roasted high-and-fast on a Char-Broil Big Easy? Well, now I’ve gone and done it, and done it good! And to make sure it was even better than I could’ve dreamed, I first rubbed the chub down with a bit of Creole mustard. The mustard gave it just a little kick, a little something extra that you taste as you bite through the lovely light crust into warm bologna goodness. Yes, you need to make Creole bologna on your Char-Broil Big Easy today!

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.

Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Best Sandwiches!

I sliced the cooked bologna thick and served it on warm buns. I topped them with plenty of good ole yellow mustard, thick red onion slices, tomato, and lettuce. It’s the best darned bologna sandwich you can have. Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy is fantastic.

It’s as good as time as any to point out that my bologna scoring skills are essentially non-existent. You don’t have to do it, but it does give the mustard a little something to hold on to. It’s completely optional, and if you’re as bad at it as I am, it’s ok. Don’t cut too deep, just 1/4″ – 1/2″ at the most.

Be careful removing the chub from your basket. It’s a tight fit and it’s easy to burn the backs of your hands against the metal frame. Use long, good-fitting heat-resistant gloves to keep from burning yourself!

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Also try cooking up some Spam on your Big Easy. No really. Try it. You’ll thank me.

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Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Why didn’t I think of this before? How could I not have known just how fantastic a bologna chub would be when roasted high-and-fast on a Char-Broil Big Easy? Well, now I’ve gone and done it, and done it good! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, bologna, Char-Broil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 5 pounds
Calories 1397kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pound bologna chubb packaging removed
  • Creole mustard to taste (or substitute your favorite rub, mustard, sauce… you name it)

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Score the bologna as desired.
  • Rub all sides of the chub with the mustard or whatever you are using.
  • Place chub in the Big Easy basket and lower into the cooker.
  • Cook for about an hour. Keep an eye on the chub after 40 minutes. Depending on conditions it might char quicker than 1 hour. The chub is already cooked, so you’re just giving it some color, extra flavor and good looks.
  • Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing as desired.

Notes

Try this using a good spicy mustard too! Yum!

Nutrition

Calories: 1397kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 112g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 4354mg | Potassium: 1429mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cheater Chicken Parmesan Sliders

I admit, I don’t always cook up a big ole fru-fru dinner. In fact, sometimes I crave junk food. Or a take on junk food. I was rummaging through the freezer and found a batch of homemade pizza sauce. I decided to make some cheater chicken Parmesan sliders. They’re just what you might imagine: pre-made chicken nuggets, pizza (or marinara) sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. All served on slider buns for a quick and easy tasty bites. They’re actually very tasty and kinda fun to eat. They are also perfect game-time snacks.

Cheater Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Flat Nuggets Make Great Sliders

Make sure you use nuggets that are slider-friendly when you make these cheater chicken Parmesan sliders. Chunky nuggets won’t do well here. You want flat ones, which is why I used the nuggets from Tyson’s. Chunky nuggets to make for great crispy chicken po boys, though.

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Also try my mini chicken and waffles.

Cheater Chicken Parmesan Sliders
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Cheater Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Make sure you use nuggets that are slider-friendly. Chunky nuggets won’t do well here. You want flat ones.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, sliders
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 sliders
Calories 135kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Toast the buns if desired
  • Warm the nuggets per the package instructions.
  • Warm the sauce.
  • To assemble, top each bun bottom with 1/2 slice Mozzarella cheese.
  • Add 2 nuggets and a tablespoon or so of sauce.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and top bun. Serve.

Notes

Add a few pinches of red pepper flake to the marinara sauce for spicy sliders!

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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