Smoky Bacon And Goat Cheese Potato Blintzes Recipes

GOAT CHEESE AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon 10 minutes, until crisp, stirring frequently. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Cook garlic in bacon drippings 1 minute.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add half-and-half, beating until combined. Stir in bacon, garlic, goat cheese and 2 teaspoons thyme. Spoon mixture into ungreased 1-quart casserole or 4 (8-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins).
• Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Serve dip warm with pear slices, baguette slices and crackers.

BACON AND CHEESE BLINTZES

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat Bisquick mix, milk, melted butter and 2 of the eggs with wire whisk until blended. In 6- to 7-inch skillet or crepe pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until bubbly. For each crepe, pour 2 tablespoons batter into skillet. Immediately tilt and rotate skillet until batter covers bottom. Cook until light brown. Run wide spatula around edge to loosen; turn and cook other side until light brown. Stack crepes with waxed paper between each; keep covered.
• In medium bowl, beat remaining 6 eggs and the whipping cream with fork or whisk until blended. Stir in cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the onions, the salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat just until it begins to sizzle. Add egg mixture; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently but not constantly, until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist.
• Spoon 3 tablespoons egg mixture in center of each crepe. Sprinkle with bacon. Fold sides and ends of crepe over filling to form rectangle. In same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add 5 blintzes, seam side down, to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Remove to serving platter. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 5 blintzes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and remaining onions.

PORK, POTATO AND GOAT CHEESE SKEWERS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Place the orange juice in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until thickened and reduced to 3 tablespoons. Transfer the reduced juice to a blender, add the honey, vinegar, mustard, zest, paprika, salt and pepper and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified.
• Cover potatoes with cold water in a medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until a small knife inserted into the potato comes out without any resistance. Drain and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise then slice each half into 1/4-inch thick slices
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper, place into the pan and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the tenderloin over and transfer the pan to the oven and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloin registers 150 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the tenderloin half lengthwise then slice each half crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Place 1 slice of pork onto a large platter, top with a potato, then a piece of the goat cheese then another slice of pork, then stick a skewer through. Drizzle with some of the Smoked Paprika vinaigrette. Sprinkle each with a little more of the smoked paprika and some of the chopped parsley.

SMOKED GOUDA AND BACON POTATOES

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm. Place a tablespoonful of cheese on the cut side of a potato half. Wrap with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat. Sprinkle appetizers with pepper. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp. For sauce, squeeze softened garlic into a food processor. Add sour cream and cilantro; cover and process until blended. Serve with potatoes.

SMOKY BACON MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and cook the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
• Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the bacon, chopped chipotles, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper to taste.

SMOKY BACON WRAPS

Steps:

• Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise. Wrap one piece of bacon around each sausage. , Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bacon is crisp and sausage is heated through, 30-40 minutes.

GREAT GRILLED SMOKY VEGETABLES WITH AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE CRUMBLES

Steps:

• Place mushrooms, red bell peppers, and red onion in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, grill seasoning, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Toss to coat and allow vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove vegetables from the marinade, and shake off excess. Reserve remaining marinade.
• Grill vegetables on preheated grill until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer grilled vegetables to a large platter. Whisk remaining marinade with balsamic vinegar; pour over vegetables. Top with avocado and goat cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil to serve.

SMOKY POTATO SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle. Transfer 3 tablespoons bacon drippings to a large bowl.
• Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, paprika, mustard powder, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasoned salt to the bacon drippings and whisk until combined. Stir in red onion and chopped bacon. Fold in cooked potatoes. Serve at room temperature.

CHEATS POTATO BLINTZES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sugar. Cover skillet and cook until onions are well browned, stirring frequently, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes on vegetable steamer rack and steam in covered pot over boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. (I microwave my potatoes).
• Transfer potatoes to large bowl.
• Add milk and mash until almost smooth.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in half of onions. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover potato filling and remaining onions separately and chill. Rewarm onions before serving.).
• Place 1 egg roll wrapper on work surface. Brush edges with egg white. Arrange 1/3 cup scant of potato filling in 3-inch log horizontally just below center. Fold bottom of dough over filling. Fold sides over. Roll up wrapper to enclose filling completely. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
• Frying Method:.
• Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of blintzes, seam side down, and fry until heated through and golden brown and crisp on all 4 sides, about 10 minutes. Drain blintzes briefly on paper towels. Repeat with remaining blintzes.
• Oven Method (I use):.
• Place all blintzes on baking tray covered with baking paper. Spray with olive oil and bake at 180 Degrees C for 20 minutes turning over half way.
• Arrange blintzes on plates. Place dollop of yogurt and spoonful of remaining onions alongside and then serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE, BACON, AND SCRAMBLED EGG BRUNCH WRAP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• While bacon cooks, spray a small skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Whisk egg in a bowl. Pour into the skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled and set, about 5 minutes.
• Heat tortilla in a microwave until soft and pliable, about 15 seconds.
• Spread goat cheese evenly over the tortilla. Layer olives, 1 slice of bacon, egg, spinach, and remaining bacon slice in the center of the tortilla. Wrap up and serve.

SMOKED HAM BACON AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, and seasonings together.
• In a skillet, saute the bell pepper and bacon over medium heat until bacon until it's midway to crisp. Add the diced ham and butter. Continue to cook for about 3-4 minutes to just warm the ham through.
• Coat a pie plate or baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the skillet contents into it. Sprinkle with half of the goat cheese. Pour the egg mixture over it. Sprinkle the remaining goat cheese on top.
• Bake for 30 minute Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Slice and top with the garnish toppings (divided among the servings).
• You can substitute a combination of milk & heavy whipping cream or similar depending on your taste, allergies, or fat content preferences.

CHEESE AND BACON POTATO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Brush both side of potato slices with butter; place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.
• When potatoes are ready, top with bacon, cheese, and green onion; continue baking until the cheese has melted

SMOKED GOUDA & BACON POTATOES

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° until softened, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer just until tender, 8-10 minutes. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Preheat oven to 375°. Place a tablespoonful of cheese on the cut side of a potato half. Wrap with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat. Sprinkle appetizers with pepper. Bake until bacon is crisp, 10-15 minutes., For sauce, squeeze softened garlic into a food processor. Add creme fraiche and cilantro; cover and process until blended. Serve with potatoes.

SMOKY BACON AND GOAT CHEESE POTATO BLINTZES

Steps:

• Mix together smoked paprika and cumin. Rub spices on bacon. Cook bacon on medium high skillet, turning once, until crispy. Remove from pan onto paper towel lined plate. Cool and chop coarsely.
• Prepare Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes in microwave as directed. Using a spatula remove potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Stir in ground pepper and old fold in green onion, bacon, and goat cheese.
• Place egg roll wrapper on work surface. Brush edges with egg white. Place 1/3 cup of potato filling in center of wrapper. Fold bottom of dough over filling. Fold sides over. Roll up wrapper to enclose filling completely. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
• Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place 5 blintzes, seam side down, inskillet and fry until golden brown and crispy - about 8-10 minutes. Removes blintzes with a slotted spatula on paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining blintzes.
• Serve warm.