Trailblazer Bites Recipes

CRISPY TURKEY BITES

Steps:

• For the dipping sauce: Puree the cranberry sauce, mayonnaise and orange zest in the bowl of a food processor until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the bites: Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Put the stuffing, turkey, Parmesan, rosemary and 1 egg in a medium bowl and mix well until the mixture is evenly moistened. Place the flour, remaining 2 eggs and the panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Beat the eggs to break apart until 1 cohesive color.
• Shape 1 tablespoon of the turkey mixture into a ball. Press a piece of smoked mozzarella into the middle of the ball and reshape the mixture around the cheese. Bread the ball by rolling it first in the flour to coat, then the egg and lastly the panko. Repeat with the remaining turkey mixture and breading ingredients. Fry 4 to 5 or the balls at a time until deep golden brown and hot all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve hot alongside the dipping sauce.

MONSTER TRAIL MIX BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together oats, chocolate chips, peanuts, mini M&Ms, melted peanut butter, and honey and season with salt.
• Stir together until completely combined, then scoop into tablespoon-size balls and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
• Serve.

BLT BITES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a small skillet; heat over medium heat until beginning to sizzle. Reduce the heat to medium low; cook until crisp and golden brown, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the breadcrumbs to the hot bacon fat; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and crunchy, about 3 minutes. Remove the breadcrumbs to a separate paper towel-lined plate, spread evenly, and then sprinkle with the Parmesan to melt slightly.
• With a rubber spatula, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt in a bowl. Add the shredded romaine; toss well to coat.
• Cut a small amount off the bottom of each tomato to create a flat surface to sit on. Then cut off the tops as well. Run a small knife around the inside of the tomatoes to loosen the flesh. Using a 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out and discard the insides of each tomato.
• Divide the bacon among the tomatoes, pushing it down slightly. Top with some of the romaine, followed by the bacon-parmesan breadcrumbs. Serve at room temperature.

TRAILBLAZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line a bakng sheet with parchment paper.
• Beat sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, oil, and egg until well combined. Add next five ingredients, mixing until incorporated. Beat in remaining ingredients.
• Place 1-2 tablespoons dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Flatten slightly.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE RATTLESNAKE BITES (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Wash jalapeno and sliced them lengthwise.
• Remove the seeds from each half.
• In a small bowl, mix together the Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and the bacon bits.
• Fill each jalapeno half with about four or five teaspoons of the Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese mixture.
• Mix flour, egg, milk, salt, and pepper to taste in a deep plate (for example, a pie plate).
• Place breadcrumbs in another deep plate.
• Roll each jalapeno half in egg mixture to coat.
• Roll the coated jalapeno in breadcrumbs until covered.
• Place the Rattlesnake Bites in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This will firm up the filling, making it easier to fry the bites.
• Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

TRAILBLAZER BITES

Steps:

• Combine almonds, flaxseed and pitted dates in a food processor or blender and pulse until ingredients are crumbled in an even consistency. Spoon mixture into a medium sized bowl. Add cashew butter, rolled oats and cacao (or chocolate) then stir until combined. Refrigerate mixture in bowl for 15 minutes to set. Remove from refrigerator, then form mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Makes about 12 balls. Enjoy right away and store remaining bites in a resealable bag in the freezer.

TRAIL BLAZER BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the onions, coffee, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, hot chilies, chili powder, garlic, and salt in a saucepan until the brown sugar has dissolved. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Pour the sauce into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth. Store in glass container in refrigerator.