Category: Main Dishes

Firecracker Chicken

Hot, but not overpowering. Cholula hot sauce is often referred to as the Flavorful Fire, and this firecracker chicken recipe really proves it. It is the only hot sauce in our house besides a bottle of habanero sauce (over 600,000 Scoville units). The habanero sauce is used sparingly and is there to bring heat and only heat. Cholula, on the other hand, brings a little bite and fantastic spicy flavors.

Firecracker Chicken

This Isn’t Sweet-And-Sour Chicken

The firecracker chicken comes out almost like sweet-and-sour chicken in texture. After the first bite you’ll know that it tastes nothing like sweet-and-sour chicken! The sauce is great. Don’t be afraid to spoon it all over the rice, the chicken, the plate. Everything.

Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz
Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Also try my copycat of Panda Express SweetFire chicken.

Firecracker Chicken
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Firecracker Chicken

Hot, but not overpowering. Cholula hot sauce is often referred to as the Flavorful Fire, and this firecracker chicken recipe really proves it.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 862kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the sauce (I ended up doubling the amounts shown. The sauce is outstanding. More is better.)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Put cornstarch, salt and pepper into a large resealable baggie. Seal and shake to combine.
  • Add chicken to the baggie and seal and shake to coat well.
  • Put beaten eggs into a small pie plate or bowl.
  • Heat some of the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Working in batches, shake some of the excess corn starch off the chicken then place into the eggs. Rotate to coat, shake off the excess, and place into the hot skillet.
  • Cook chicken 1-2 minutes per side until golden. You are not trying to cook the chicken completely, just get a nice color and bite.
  • Remove chicken to the baking dish, spreading it out in one layer.
  • Continue until all of the chicken is browned, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring and flipping the chicken every 15 minutes, until the chicken is done.
  • Serve over warmed rice garnished with green onions.

Notes

You can use chicken breasts instead of chicken tenderloins.

Nutrition

Calories: 862kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 238mg | Sodium: 1722mg | Potassium: 1068mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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)
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)

Baked Ham-and-Cheese Pull-Apart Sandwiches

Making these baked ham-and-cheese pull-apart sandwiches was almost like making Hasselback potatoes. Or pepperoni pull-apart bread. You can use whatever sandwich ingredients you like. Make it as simple as we did, or as complicated as you wish.

Baked Ham-and-Cheese Pull-Apart Sandwiches

An Easy Way To Feed A Crowd

Just toss in the oven and 20 or so minutes later you have 6 or so baked ham-and-cheese pull-apart sandwiches, perfect for a get-together. The Dijon mustard/butter mixture adds a nice twangy kick to these sandwiches. They come out of the oven hot, with a moist inside and just a little crunch on the outside. You can serve them with extra condiments if your guests prefer. We like them as they were.

Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard (8 oz Jar)
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard (8 oz Jar)

I’ve made these a few times now, often changing up the meats and cheeses that I use.

Also check out my pepperoni pull-apart bread.

Baked Ham-and-Cheese Pull-Apart Sandwiches
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Baked Ham-and-Cheese Pull-Apart Sandwiches

Making these baked ham-and-cheese pull-apart sandwiches was almost like making Hasselback potatoes. Make it as simple as we did, or as complicated as you wish.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, ham, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 428kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • cheese sliced (We used sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • sandwich meat sliced thin (We used ham)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Lay two wooden spoons alongside the bread loaf. This will keep you from cutting too deep into the bread.
  • Cut bread into 3/4″ wide slices and place onto a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet pan.
  • Combine the butter and mustard.
  • Gently place folded cheese pieces and sandwich meat in between every other slice.
  • Brush inside the sandwiches and the top of the bread loaf with the butter mixture.
  • Loosely cover in foil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through and the cheese is melted.

Notes

Serve with your favorite condiments on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg

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)

West Coast Burger

Brian Boitano, the gold medal skater, had a show on the Food Network for a while called What Would Brian Boitano Make? that was actually quite good. He cooked up all sorts of great food ideas, many of which were for entertaining. I’ve made a number of his recipes and they’ve all come out fantastic, including this one for a West Coast burger.

West Coast Burger

Burger Greatness

There are two things that make this West Coast burger a great burger: the sauce and the onions. The sauce is a great combination of your usual burger toppings with a little hot sauce and garlic powder added in for extra flavor. The onions are sautéed, which isn’t anything spectacular. But, what is spectacular is that you add in mustard at the end of the sautéing. That really takes the onions to a new level. What a great idea!

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 Buffalo wing burgers.

West Coast Burger
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West Coast Burger

There are two things that make this burger a great burger: the sauce and the onions.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 581kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Brian Boitano

Equipment

Ingredients

For the onions

For the special sauce

For the burger

  • 4 hamburger patties seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 4 burger buns
  • burger toppings cheese, lettuce, tomato, etc
  • onions and from above
  • special sauce from above

Instructions

For the onions

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and saute for 15 minutes or until softened and lightly caramelized.
  • Add mustard, stir, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

For the sauce

  • Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.

For the burger

  • Cook burgers as you normally would.
  • Slather buns with the special sauce. Add patties and desired toppings, followed by the onions.

Notes

The onion mixture is great on hot dogs, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich

This is my favorite roasted chicken salad sandwich recipe. I love the tender, roasted chicken countered with the crunch of onion and celery, along with the smooth mayonnaise. It is the perfect chicken salad sandwich made only better with fresh toppings.

Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich

Great Chicken Flavor In Every Bite

Any good roasted chicken will do. Rotisserie chicken, too. I roasted the chicken on our Big Easy fryer. Nothing could be easier. A simple marinade, then an hour in the cooker, and you end up with perfectly moist and tender roasted chicken salad sandwich. You can actually skip the marinade and just season the chicken and roast. It seriously could not be any easier.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

For something a bit spicier, use some of my spicy roasted chicken when making these sandwiches .

Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich
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Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich

This is my favorite roasted chicken salad sandwich recipe. I love the tender, roasted chicken countered with the crunch of onion and celery, along with the smooth mayonnaise. It is the perfect chicken salad sandwich made only better with fresh toppings.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad, roasted
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 191kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a large bowl.
  • Add a little of the onion and celery and mix.
  • Add enough mayonnaise to just coat the mixture, Fold.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add more onion, celery and salt, to taste until you have the flavor just like you like it. You'll need to add more mayo also, but not too much at a time. You don't want the mixture to get runny.
  • Lightly toast the buns or bread.
  • Top with lettuce and tomato, followed by a large serving of the chicken salad.
  • Add top bun and enjoy!

Notes

Also great made with turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1389IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 6mg

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)

Roasted Chicken 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 bought a Big Easy a while back. It is one of my favorite “grills” by far. It doesn’t get any easier – marinate/brine/whatever meat you wish to cook and put it into the cooker. Turkeys and chickens take about 10 minutes per pound. A family pack of wings takes about 30 minutes. Done. No mess, no fuss. It’s a beautiful thing. And nothing is like roasted chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Roasted Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Easy Seasoning. Easy Chicken.

Garlic, dill and rosemary give this roasted chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy a nice savory flavor. This is my go-to recipe for roasting chicken. I do not brine the birds or marinate them. I slather them (you can easily fit two decent-sized chickens into the Big Easy) with the mixture below and put them into the cooker.

The skin comes up super crispy and the entire bird is moist and tender and flavorful.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver
Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver

Also try my easy roasted turkey cooked 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!

Roasted Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken on the Big Easy

Garlic, dill and rosemary give this chicken a nice savory flavor. This is my go-to recipe for roasting chicken.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 1 chicken
Calories 246kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For gravy

Instructions

  • Rinse the bird and pat dry.
  • Mix remaining ingredients. Note: You may want to add more dill or rosemary. Taste the mixture and add more as you need.
  • Slather mixture all over and inside the bird. You can refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking. I’ve found that marinating isn’t necessary.
  • Place into a heated Big Easy (or onto a grill) and cook until meat in the thighs hits 185 F and the breasts hit 160 F.
  • Let rest 30 minutes before carving (if you can resist it that long!).

For gravy

  • To make gravy from the drippings, add the drippings to the broth in a small pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the flour and stir until thickened.

Notes

You can also use your favorite cuts of chicken instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 9002mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Mushroom Pork Tenderloin

I was hankerin’ for some comfort food. Something that cooks slow all day, filling the house with a delicious aroma. This mushroom pork tenderloin was it. You know when you’ve hit the spot when all you hear are moans of delight when everyone starts eating. No one says a word. Perfect! I could sit down and eat a bowl of the mushroom gravy by itself, actually.

Mushroom Pork Tenderloin

Meat And Potatoes

We served this mushroom pork tenderloin with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. The sauce is crazy good over mashed potatoes. Well, it’s crazy good no matter what.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this tenderloin 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!

Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

I always run to the store whenever pork tenderloin goes on sale. It’s the pork equivalent of filet mignon. I rarely buy pork loin, it’s tougher, bigger cousin. And I shy away from anything pre-seasoned. I prefer to season my meat my way at home. Just me. You do you!

Also try my crazy-yummy pork medallions in mushroom Marsala sauce.

Mushroom Pork Tenderloin
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Mushroom Pork Tenderloin

I was hankerin’ for some comfort food. Something that cooks slow all day, filling the house with a delicious aroma. This mushroom pork tenderloin was it. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword mushroom, pork
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 900kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Taste of Home

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Add the tenderloins and quickly sear on all sides. You’re not trying to cook them, just get a little color.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Combine soups on a bowl and pour into the Dutch oven.
  • Cover and cook for 4 hours or until pork begins to fall apart.
  • Heat remaining oil over high heat in a small skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms.
  • Stirring, saute the mushrooms until they start to soften.
  • Remove mushrooms from heat and sprinkle with thyme.
  • Toss to mix.
  • Add mushrooms to Dutch oven and stir.
  • Cook 30 minutes-1 more hour until the pork completely falls apart.
  • Remove any large pieces of pork and chop or shred. Return them to the pot.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and loads of the gravy.

Notes

The gravy is delicious and is great for mashed potatoes!

Nutrition

Calories: 900kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 135g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 403mg | Sodium: 1760mg | Potassium: 2757mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Lodge ASAHH41 Silicone Assist Handle Holder, Red

Burgers Asada

Many, many years ago I lived in Fayetteville, Arkansas. One of my favorite places to eat (and drink) was Jose’s, which is located right off the University of Arkansas campus. And my favorite thing to eat there was steak asada (a seasoned 10 ounce strip steak with ranchera sauce). I also make my own version, burgers asada. This is one mighty-tasty burger, despite being super easy to make. The key is to use a good, quality pico de gallo. It adds so much to the burger that cheese is the only other required ingredient.

Burgers Asada

Great Idea For Steaks and Chicken, Too!

You can use the same approach for burgers asada on anything, from grilled chicken to grilled steaks to turkey burgers. The cold, flavorful pico de gallo is fantastic on any grilled meat.

Asada means ‘grilled’ in Spanish. Go figure! I’ve heard that the steak and chicken asadas are no longer on Jose’s menu. Sad times, indeed! Perhaps they should add my burgers asada instead.

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

My favorite way to cook steak quickly is over a charcoal chimney.

Burgers Asada
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Burgers (or steak or chicken) Asada

You can use the same approach for burgers asada on anything, from grilled chicken to grilled steaks to turkey burgers. The cold, flavorful pico de gallo is fantastic on any grilled meat.
Course Main
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword burgers, grilled
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 309kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 hamburgers or chicken breasts or steaks
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • ½ cup Pico de Gallo I used store-bought
  • ½ cup cheese shredded. I used a Mexican blend, but any type will work

Instructions

  • Grill your meat as desired.
  • Top with pico de gallo and cheese.
  • Let cheese melt slightly and serve.

Notes

Can’t find pico? Substitute chunky salsa instead!

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches

We both love having breakfast for dinner. We don’t usually have time in the mornings to make an elaborate breakfast, so making it for dinner lets us go wild. These cowboy breakfast sandwiches hit the spot. Everything that normally goes on a breakfast plate is in this sandwich.

Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches

Welcome The Heat

I used homemade breakfast sausage on these cowboy breakfast sandwiches, but of course store-bought sausage works just as well. Don’t skip the jalapenos, they are what really sets this sandwich apart. They aren’t too hot, they just add some zing. Plus, I’m pretty sure that cowboys like a little kick start to the day. I don’t know any or I’d ask!

The Cuisinart Griddler was made just for sandwiches like these.

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 crazy-good country ham and egg muffins.

Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches
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Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches

Easy breakfast sandwich that’ll keep you going for hours.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 741kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Ree Drummond

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and melt. Spread the remaining butter on the bread. Fry the bread until lightly browned on each side, adding more butter to the skillet if needed.
  • Heat another skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage.
  • Lightly beat the eggs, half-and-half and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add in the jalapeno.
  • Spray a 9″ x 9″ baking dish with non-stick spray. Pour in the egg mixture. Bake until the eggs are done, about 20-25 minutes. Cut into 4 squares.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by placing a slice of cheese on 4 pieces of the bread. Top with the egg, a sausage, and another slice of bread.

Notes

You can substitute bacon for the sausage patties.

Nutrition

Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 14mg

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)

Creole Crab Cake Sliders

I love Marguerite’s blog, Cajun Delights. I’m a big fan of food with great flavors (duh!) and a little kick. These Creole crab cake sliders are also very tender and juicy. They have a nice crunch to them too. And despite all the ingredients you still get that wonderful crab flavor. Crab cakes without crab flavor aren’t crab cakes in my opinion!

Creole Crab Cake Sliders

Great Crab Cakes On Buns… Or Not

You can serve these Creole crab cake sliders with or without the buns. I thought they’d make them a little different. Oh, and be careful when you flip the crab cakes in the pan. They’re very tender and can fall apart on you if you’re not gentle.

Head on over to Cajun Delights and you’ll find plenty of other Louisiana-inspired dishes, all of them fantastic!

Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning from Louisiana, Original Blend, No MSG and Kosher, 8 Ounce Can, Pack of 3
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning from Louisiana, Original Blend, No MSG and Kosher, 8 Ounce Can, Pack of 3

Looking for a heftier crab cake sandwich? Try my crab cake po’boys!

Creole Crab Cake Sliders
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Creole Crab Cake Sliders

Delicious, tender crab cakes with a Creole kick.
Course Main dish or Appetizer
Cuisine Creole
Keyword crab cakes, Creole, sliders
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 274kcal
Author Based on Marguerite’s recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix the mayo, mustard, bell pepper, green onion, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Creole seasoning in a large bowl.
  • Add in the crab meat and bread crumbs and combine gently.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Form the crab mixture into patties about 3″ wide and an inch thick. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes, on each side.
  • Serve on lightly toasted buns, topped with plenty of the remoulade.

Notes

Yes, the crab cakes are amazing by themselves!

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1184mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg

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)

Zesty Grilled Ham Steak

The glaze on this zesty grilled ham steak is easy to throw together. It combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the tartness of lemon, and the kick of horseradish. It really wakes up a good piece of grilled ham. It’s not overly sweet, which sometimes ham glazes are for me.

This ham steak makes for a great side for breakfast-for-dinner.

Zesty Grilled Ham Steak

Great Glaze For Not Just Ham

The glaze on this zesty grilled ham steak would be great on other pork dishes… such as grilled pork loin or tenderloin. And bacon. Just brush the glaze on the meat a few minutes before it’s done. Ham heats quickly so you can put it on early. You don’t want to glaze pork loin, tenderloin or even bacon early. The brown sugar in the glaze might burn, ruining your dish. Save it for near the end.

I love cooking up breakfast on the grill, even if it’s just a side dish or an ingredient I’ll use as part of a bigger dish, like my smoked crumbled breakfast sausage.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

My pepper onion beer sauce makes for a great topping for ham!

Zesty Grilled Ham Steak
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Zesty Ham Steak

The glaze on this zesty grilled ham steak is easy to throw together. It combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the tartness of lemon, and the kick of horseradish. It makes for a great side for breakfast-for-dinner.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword ham
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 289kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cooking on the Ranch

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up a grill for medium-heat cooking.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, horseradish, lemon, and Cajun seasoning (if desired). Stir.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Stir, and continue simmering until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Place the ham steak over the medium heat on the grill.
  • Brush with the glaze.
  • Grill for about 5 minutes, then rotate to get those great grill marks.
  • Add more glaze and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Flip, glaze, and cook another 10 or so minutes.
  • Add more glaze just before removing.

Notes

Remember the ham steak is already cooked, you’re just reheating it and adding flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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