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Creole Roasted Potatoes

I could probably eat andouille sausage all day long. I just love that great smoky, garlicky, oniony flavor. And it has a great texture. Not mushy. Sometimes andouille is a little hard to find here, so I end up substituting smoked sausage or even kielbasa. That’s ok, because no matter what sausage you use in these Creole roasted potatoes, it’s going to come out fantastic.

Creole Roasted Potatoes

Side Or Main Dish, Either Way It’s Good!

These Creole roasted potatoes are a fantastically easy dish, with a nice kicked-up flavor. Dice the sausage when serving as a side, or cut it into rounds for a great main dish.

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Also try my Cajun mashed potatoes and my garlic red potatoes.

Creole Roasted Potatoes
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Creole Roasted Potatoes

These Creole roasted potatoes are a fantastically easy dish, with a nice kicked-up flavor. Dice the sausage when serving as a side, or cut it into rounds for a great main dish.
Course Side
Cuisine Creole
Keyword Creole, potatoes, roasted
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 249kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl and gently toss to mix and coat well.
  • Pour mixture into a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the potatoes are soften and golden, stirring every 15 minutes.

Notes

If you can’t find andouille you can substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Baked Sliders

Everyone loves sliders. Normally, I grill them, but this approach, which bakes them, is great in a pinch. And it is a fantastic way to make a huge batch of sliders in a short amount of time. These baked sliders are perfect for a football game party.

Baked Sliders

More Sliders, More Better

Just put out a ‘slider bar’. All the favorite burger toppings. You know the ones. Ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickles. Don’t forget a little iceberg lettuce. Oh, sheesh! I almost forgot the cheese! Don’t forget the cheese! Baked sliders are just like their grownup big-sized burgers, just a bit more fun to eat.

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Also try my Big Mac slider hoagies.

Baked Sliders
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Baked Sliders

Everyone loves sliders. Normally, I grill them, but this approach, which bakes them, is great in a pinch. And it is a fantastic way to make a huge batch of sliders in a short amount of time. These baked sliders are perfect for a football game party.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, burgers, sliders
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 649kcal
Author From I Sing in the Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the bottom of a 8″ x 8″ baking dish with minced onion.
  • Add beef, pushing down with your palm to spread the meat out evenly, all the way to edges of the pan.
  • Sprinkle with your favorite seasoning. Don’t be shy with it.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Add cheese and bake another 2 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly then cut into 12 squares.
  • Serve over buns topped with pickle, ketchup and mustard.

Notes

These are also great served with smoky BBQ sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Deluxe Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is pretty popular in our house. It’s easy to cook and works well with other flavors, and in particular, Southwestern flavors. This deluxe Southwestern quinoa salad is an excellent example. It is a different take on the recipe we normally use. We enjoy both versions!

Deluxe Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Add A Little Kick

The combination of citrus flavors with cumin and smoked paprika really works well. Very classic southwestern. If you want a little bite, toss a few pinches of red pepper flakes in there too. And try different kinds of quinoa for a little color in your deluxe southwestern quinoa salad.

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If you’re interested in the awesome steakhouse grinder we had with this salad, click here for the recipe.

Southwestern Quinoa Salad
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Deluxe Southwestern Quinoa Salad

The combination of citrus flavors with cumin and smoked paprika really works well. Very classic southwestern.
Course Side
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword quinoa, salad, southwestern
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 168kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Food 52

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup corn or 1/2 of a can of corn kernels, drained
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 15 1/4 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 medium orange juiced

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa per package directions, making sure to rinse the quinoa before cooking.
  • Drain and let cool almost completely.
  • Place in a large bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the corn kernels.
  • Singe the corn, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the corn, cumin, beans, tomato, feta, green onions, and smoked paprika
  • Stir the salad and add salt if desired.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice and orange juice.
  • Add to the salad and toss.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts

I was very pleasantly surprised with this recipe for roasted spicy chicken breasts. I’ll definitely make them again. Despite being baked the chicken does not dry out or become tough. Nope. The sauce is just slightly spicy. It has just enough kick that you’ll notice it. But don’t fear the heat. It isn’t meant to be overpowering and it’s not.

Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts

Perfectly Spicy Chicken

These roasted spicy chicken breasts are fantastic sliced thin and used on sandwiches. Or cube up the chicken for topping a delicious, spiced-up salad.

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Try this chicken on my southwestern cobb salad.

Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts
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Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts

I was very pleasantly surprised with this recipe for roasted spicy chicken breasts. I’ll definitely make them again
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, roasted, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 468kcal
Author Based on this recipe from The Deen Brothers

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Spray a glass baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, paprika, celery seeds, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
  • Season the chicken on all sides with additional salt and pepper.
  • Slather the chicken with the mayo mixture. I found it easiest to just use my hands, making sure to coat the chicken completely.
  • Transfer the chicken to the baking dish.
  • Bake until the chicken is at 165 F internal temperature, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes then slice thinly and serve.

Notes

You can substitute boneless, skinless thighs for the breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

I needed a simple, yet tasty, dish for dinner the other night. I found a few things in the fridge, searched around online, and ended up making this not-quite-authentic-but-still-very-good dish. Dirty rice and Andouille sausage hit the spot and did not disappoint.

Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

Andouille Makes This Dish Great

If you can’t find Andouille sausage at your grocery store you can substitute smoked sausage. Andouille has a distinct, fantastic, flavor. Smoked sausage isn’t quite the same, but it’ll do in a pinch. You’re making cheater dirty rice and Andouille sausage, so you can cheat on the sausage too in a pinch.

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Also try my copycat of Zatarain’s jambalaya.

Cheater Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage
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Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

I needed a simple, yet tasty, dish for dinner the other night. I found a few things in the fridge, searched around online, and ended up making this not-quite-authentic-but-still-very-good dish.
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword Cajun, rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 867kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Johnsonville

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 5 cups chicken stock divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the rice per package instructions, substituting the chicken stock for water.
  • Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and brown on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and the remaining cup of broth. Stir.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice into the pan.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Can’t find andouille? Substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fingerling Home Fries

Fingerling potatoes are a great thing. They have such great potato taste. I try to substitute them for “regular” potatoes whenever I can just to get that extra potato punch. This time I decided to make home fries (that I usually make with russets) with fingerling potatoes instead and boy was I ever happy with the difference! Simply using a different potato really makes a big difference in this dish.

Fingerling Home Fries

This recipe for home fries really lets that fingerling potato flavor shine. Also try my spicy home fries.

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Also try my steakhouse fries.

Fingerling Homefries
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Fingerling Home Fries

Fingerling potatoes are a great thing. They have such great potato taste. I try to substitute them for “regular” potatoes whenever I can just to get that extra potato punch.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword potatoes, roasted
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 105kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Anne Burrell

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and cook until they are just fork-tender.
  • Drain and allow the potatoes to cool.
  • Smash potatoes flat with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a small bowl.
  • Add oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions. Season with salt and add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
  • Saute 7-8 minutes or until the onions are just starting to soften.
  • Add the potatoes to the pan, toss with the onions, and flatten them out to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Let the potatoes cook for a few minutes then flip and again flatten out.
  • Repeat this process until the potatoes get a bit of a crust on them and begin to turn golden brown.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

Yellow potatoes or baby potatoes can also be used.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Taco Melt

My wife proclaimed this taco melt as “one of the best things I’ve ever made”. That made me pretty darned happy, since I kinda thought of the idea on my own. I’m sure I’m not the first one to think of making a patty melt-like sandwich using taco meat, but I’m glad I did. It all started with a loaf of Texas Toast. I think Texas Toast is horribly underused. It holds up to darned near anything. If you use wimpy bread you’re going to get wimpy results. Don’t do that.

Taco Melt

Taco Deliciousness

This taco melt is almost like having a Sloppy Joe sandwich. But without the sauce and the big mess. It’s packed with flavor. And the meat mixture could easily be used in a whole lot of other dishes. In fact, now that I think about that some more, I think I’ll go toss some taco meat on a hamburger bun and have lunch! It’d also be fantastic (like really fantastic) on hot dogs!

I usually use my Cuisinart Griddler for sandwiches like this melt.

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Also try my ‘normal’ patty melt.

Taco Melt
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Taco Melt

I’m sure I’m not the first one to think of making a patty melt-like sandwich using taco meat, but I’m glad I did. It all started with a loaf of Texas Toast. I think Texas Toast is horribly underused. It holds up to darned near anything.
Course Main
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword sandwich, taco
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 830kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown beef in a large skillet. Drain excess fat.
  • Add onions and taco seasoning and cook 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Slather one side of each piece of Texas toast with butter.
  • Heat another large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 4 slices of the bread, butter side down.
  • While the bread is browning, top with meat mixture and cheese.
  • Drizzle meat with 1 teaspoon of taco sauce on each slice.
  • Once the bread is nice and brown and the cheese is melted, remove to serving plates. Top with avocado.
  • Add remaining bread slices to the skillet, butter side down, and brown.
  • Remove and top sandwiches. Serve.

Notes

You’ll want to make these on nice, thick bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1321mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1129IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 16mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Or Grilled Asian Ribs

The BBQ Pit Boys make some amazing food. They’ll grill anything, and no matter what it is, it’ll look great and taste great. Like these smoked or grilled Asian ribs. Go spend a few hours at their site and watch all of their videos. You’ll see what I mean.

Smoked (Or Grilled) Asian Ribs

Amazing Ribs With A Different Flavor

I picked up a few racks of ribs the other day. I had been jonesin’ for Asian chicken wings, but since I had ribs, I had to take a slightly different route… And luckily for me, the BBQ Pit Boys already had a technique for grilled Asian ribs.

These ribs came out with a great Asian flavor, almost like Teriyaki. If you’re smoking them, go light on the smoke. You don’t want a strong wood to fight with the great Asian taste.

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Weber Original Rib Rack For Grilling, Small

Also try my slow cooker Vietnamese ribs.

Smoked (Or Grilled) Asian Ribs
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Smoked (Or Grilled) Asian Ribs

These ribs came out with a great Asian flavor, almost like Teriyaki. If you’re smoking them, go light on the smoke. You don’t want a strong wood to fight with the great Asian taste.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian, grilled, ribs, smoked
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings 8
Calories 751kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the BBQ Pit Boys

Ingredients

  • 2 racks pork ribs St. Louis-style, trimmed, membrane removed

For the marinade/basting sauce

Instructions

  • Place the ribs in a large resealable baggie or container.
  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients.
  • Add all but 1 cup of the marinade.
  • Seal and toss to coat.
  • Marinate for 2 hours.
  • Set up your smoker for cooking at 225 F.
  • Smoke the ribs for about 6 hours, basting with the reserved marinade every 15 minutes during the last hour.
  • Let rest before slicing.

Notes

Have some napkins nearby.

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 3153mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chipotle Honey Roasted Peanuts

For some reason I’ve been hankering for a bowl of roasted peanuts. They’re perfect to have on hand when watching TV or a movie on Netflix. I prefer snacks with a little kick. These chipotle honey roasted peanuts hit the spot. You get a little smokiness from the chipotle And there’s a little heat from the chili powder. Followed by a little sweetness from the honey.

Chipotle Honey Roasted Peanuts

Shelling Nuts Is Good Therapy

I bought a few big bags of unshelled, raw peanuts for making these chipotle honey roasted peanuts. My wife and I sit out on the deck in the evening and shell them. A pound-and-a-half bag of raw in-shell nuts produces about a pound of shelled nuts.

Let ‘Em Cool A Bit

When you first take these nuts out of the oven they won’t quite be crispy. Let them cool completely before serving and they will crisp up just fine.

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Also try my southern spicy roasted peanuts and my honey barbecue roasted nuts.

Chipotle Honey Roasted Peanuts
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Chipotle Honey Roasted Peanuts

These chipotle honey roasted peanuts hit the spot. You get a little smokiness from the chipotle, a little heat from the chili powder, and a little sweetness from the honey.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword honey, peanuts, roasted, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 pound
Calories 1796kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Lightly spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the sugar, chipotle chile powder, chili powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the honey and salt and stir. Bring to a bubble, making sure the salt is dissolved and the honey is melted.
  • Add the nuts and stir well to coat.
  • Pour nut mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the nuts are golden brown, stopping to stir the mixture every 10 minutes.
  • Remove nuts to a large metal bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar mixture and stir.
  • Let nuts cool, stirring occasionally. Serve cooled.

Notes

Great made using cashews, almonds or pecans too!

Nutrition

Calories: 1796kcal | Carbohydrates: 479g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 2435mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 475g | Vitamin A: 1087IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Hamburger Po Boy

This hamburger po boy is one of my favorite things to eat.  It’s a little on the messy side, which is always a good thing. I think sandwiches are meant to be messy. And they have to drip down yummy drippings that you can sop up with your bread, or better, fries.

Hamburger Po Boy

Crank It Up!

You can make this hamburger po boy a little more like a real po’boy by slathering the buns with some Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce from Chez John. That stuff is like gold. It has a nice kick and it makes any sandwich amazing!

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.

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Also try a crab cake po boy.

Hamburger Po Boy
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Hamburger Po’Boy

This hamburger po boy is one of my favorite things to eat.  It’s a little on the messy side, which is always a good thing. I think sandwiches are meant to be messy. And they have to drip down yummy drippings that you can sop up with your bread, or better, fries.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 735kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Deep South Dish

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly toast the bread and set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef and drain.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, relish, mustard and black pepper.
  • Stir in the soup mix.
  • Add to the ground beef along with the beef broth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until thickened.
  • Slather the bread with the comeback sauce or mayo (both are optional).
  • Spoon the mixture over the bread and top with the cheese, onion, lettuce and tomato and serve.

Notes

You can also serve these on hamburger buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 2032mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 7mg

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)