Protein-Packed Starters - 98 recipes
Make beef, pork, lamb, chicken or turkey the star of your starters. Meat and Poultry Appetizers give your meal a satisfying start as dips, spreads, kabobs, nachos and more!
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Sweet Chicken Bacon Bites
By á-26060
![Sweet Chicken Bacon Bites](/media/23/cd/cc60f41a6dfb8db01aa74d7460867fd9dae2.jpg/rh/sweet-chicken-bacon-bites.jpg)
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Servings 24
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 55
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 8 to 12 slices of thin cut bacon, cut into halves or thirds
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
These sweet chicken bacon bites are easy to snack on! Bet you can't eat just one! Great for a party or family movie...
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Pulled Pork Nachos
![Pulled Pork Nachos](/media/e2/32/86a87fe5cd9dd7708ddefbb63529efc3c05a.jpg/tsp/pulled-pork-nachos.jpg)
By vealam
Pulled pork nachos are easy, hearty, and cheesy of course! Serve them up at a party or family gathering along with ...
- 3 large handfuls of tortilla chips
- 1 cup leftover carnitas or pulled pork
- 1 tablespoon barbeque seasoning
- 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
Sausage Wontons
![Sausage Wontons](/media/c1/4b/394276078f922633b468bf334352678c075d.jpg/tsp/sausage-wontons.jpg)
By kimvess
Sausage wontons will be a hit at your next tailgate, snack on these savory bite sized morsels of fun!
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 green onions, diced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 60 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil
Taco Burger Sliders
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By á-61574
Taco burger sliders are the best of both worlds; tacos and well burgers! Slide these onto your plate and into your
- 2 tablespoons lower sodium salsa, such as Newman's Own® Mild Salsa*
- 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 4 very thin slices 2% cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces), halved (optional)
- 8 small round whole wheat dinner or potato rolls, split and, if desired, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup lower sodium salsa
Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs
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By Susan52
Put the chicken on the barbie! Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs make a grilled treat that goes good with any side dish!
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 12 skewers
Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs
![Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs](/media/6f/1d/9bd66195b131e3ba617e6b966a8c74d917c9.jpg/tsp/bourbon-whiskey-meatballs.jpg)
By kmad
These meatballs are delicious in their bourbon whiskey sauce
- 1 pound bag frozen meatballs
- 1/2 cup ketchup, heaping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cups bourbon whiskey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Bacon Cheddar Potato Cakes
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By JeffK
These potato pancakes are great to use up leftover mashed potatoes and are a family favorite!
- 3 slices bacon
- 4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs
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By cwyorkiex3
Crock pots are so convenient, plug them in and go to work
- MEATBALLS:
- 20 ounces (1.3 pounds) ground turkey breast 93% lean
- 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt + fresh pepper
- SAUCE:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley
Crockpot Beef & Broccoli
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By á-1968
The perfect Beef & Broccoli recipe for your Crockpot
- 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup beef consumme
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooled sauce from the crock pot after being cooked
Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
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By bsterna
Hawaiian rolls with ham and cheese are glazed with a mixture of brown sugar, butter and Worcestershire sauce, then ...
- 3/4 sticks butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoons French's mustard
- 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 package King's Hawaiian Rolls
- 12 slices honey baked ham
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Outback Kookaburra Wings
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By Shannon2009
There are two types of frozen chicken wings out there -- the giant party wings that come with a couple dozen pieces...
- 10 small chicken wings
- 48 ounces shortening
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Kraft Macaroni & Cheese cheddar cheese topping (or Molly McButter cheese sprinkles)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash ground clove
- 2 tablespoons Crystal Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon water
Bacon Cheese Potatoes (Slow Cooked)
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By Pattywak
Thinly sliced potatoes are topped with bacon, cheese and onions
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper
- butter
- Green Onions (optional)
Queso Spinach Bacon Dip
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By critty
Perfect blend of cheeses mixed with spinach and minced shallots, and, of course, bacon! Serve with crackers or pit
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/3 cup shallots, finely minced
- 2 cups spinach leaves, sliced, firmly packed
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream
Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists
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By á-6184
Bacon and puff pastry wrap tender asparagus spears for this delightful appetizer
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 to 8 slices bacon
- 12-15 asparagus spears
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt
- Pepper
Popcorn Chicken & Honey Dill Sauce
![Popcorn Chicken & Honey Dill Sauce](/media/0f/ed/76e714916527196f6fde5dd62f045a3aa9e6.jpg/tsp/popcorn-chicken-and-honey-dill-sauce.jpg)
By Booper-2
Make crispy popcorn chicken at home
- POPCORN CHICKEN:
- 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Canola oil for frying
- HONEY DILL SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh or frozen dill, finely chopped
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- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1/2 pound lean top round sirloin beef roast trimmed off all fat, partially frozen to assist with slicing
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
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- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Turkey Cheddar Hawaiian Rolls
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Spicy Jalapeño Philly Cheese...
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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