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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)
Popcorn Chicken & Honey Dill Sauce

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
Queso Spinach Bacon Dip

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

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
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Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) bag fully cooked, frozen meatballs
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Homemade Beef Jerky
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
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Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (8.7-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 9 squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
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Best Meatballs Ever
- 1-pound extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup skim milk
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- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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- 3 pounds beef roast, thinly sliced to 1/8 to 1/4 inch
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons A1 steak sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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Sweet & Sour Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 cup onion
- 1 cup bread crumbs or 12 soda crackers
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple (drain juice)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 Cup Water
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Candied Brown Sugar Bacon
- 3 slices of bacon per serving (I use thick-cut quality applewood bacon)
- Brown sugar, lightly sprinkled over each slice of raw bacon
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Mini Pizza Tacos
- 5 (10-inch in diameter) tortillas
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
- pepperoni slices, optional, to taste
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Turkey Cheddar Hawaiian Rolls
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- 4 Hawaiian rolls, split horizontally
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
- 1 to 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs
- 1 (12-ounce) jar grape jelly
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Spicy Jalapeño Philly Cheese...
- 1 (1.5-pound) beef chuck roast, shaved into thin slices (most grocery store butchers will do this for you)
- 2 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into thin rings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12-ounces Kraft Philadelphia Spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 pretzel rolls or other roll of choice for slider buns
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
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Grilled Chicken Wings with...
- SAUCE:
- 3 pounds chicken wings, tips separated and reserved for stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for grill
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or similar brand)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
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