Bacon Sun Dried Tomato Rolls Food

BACON, SUNDRIED TOMATO & FETA ROLLS

Steps:

• For the pastry, sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Grate in the frozen butter. Use a kitchen knife to mix until all the pieces of butter are coated with flour. Stir in 150ml cold water to form a soft dough, then bring together with your hands. Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 mins.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the pastry to a long rectangle, about 9 x 45cm. Scatter half the filling ingredients along the pastry, towards one edge. Brush the other edge with egg and fold it over the filling, pressing the pastry edges to seal into a long sausage roll. Brush the top with more egg, then cut into 3cm-long rolls. Use scissors to snip little 'V' shapes in the top of each roll.
• Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling, then arrange the rolls on baking parchment-lined baking trays. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden brown.

BACON & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PHYLLO TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 1 minute longer. Cool completely., Place tart shells on ungreased baking sheets. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in tomatoes, bacon, basil and onion mixture., Spoon 2 teaspoons filling into each tart shell. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon crushed crackers and 1/2 teaspoon cheddar cheese., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked pastries in freezer containers. To use, reheat pastries on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven 15-18 minutes or until heated through.

FETTA, BACON AND SUNDRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 220C | 425F.
• Place the chicken on a board/work surface. Lay each fillet flat and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable stock powder per fillet, salt to season and the garlic powder (enough to suit your taste buds). Rub the seasonings into the fillet.
• Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the tomato pesto (or paste) per fillet, onto each chicken thigh.
• Lay a slice of bacon over each chicken fillet, and four spinach leaves per fillet. Place 2 cubes of fetta cheese onto each thigh (you can crumble the fetta with your fingertips for even distribution).
• Firmly roll up each chicken breast (with the smallest width/side facing you) and secure with 2 or 3 toothpicks.
• Lightly rub a little extra salt and garlic powder on the outside of each chicken roll and drizzle with a small amount of garlic olive oil.
• Place the stuffed chicken rolls into an oven proof baking dish, and cover with foil.
• Bake for about 25 - 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Uncover and change oven settings to grill/broil on medium heat, and grill your chicken for a further 5 minutes on each side, or until each roll is nice and golden in colour.
• Remove and serve.

BACON & SUN-DRIED TOMATO ROLLS

Steps:

• Place the sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, onions and oregano in a frying pan. Depending on the amount of residual oil from the tomatoes and the amount of fat on the bacon, add 1-2 Tbsp of oil to the pan and fry gently until lightly browned. Add to the bread tin.
• Add the remaining ingredients in the following order; tomatoe puree, milk, water, sugar, wholemeal & white bread flours and finally the dried yeast.
• Run your breadmaker on the dough setting.
• Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet with butter and pre-heat the oven to 40-50°C.
• When the dough is ready, cut into 12 equal portions and place on the baking sheet. (If the dough is sticky, knead in some extra flour).
• Place the rolls in the warmed oven for about ~20 minutes for a 2nd rising.
• Turn the oven up to 200C and bake for 15 minutes, turning once half way through (no need to wait for the oven to get up to temperature).
• Remove from the oven and place on a cooling tray.
• Cut open, spread with unsalted butter and enjoy.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumbs., Combine cheese and tomatoes. Place 1/4 cup cheese mixture down the center of each chicken breast; top with each with bacon. Roll up from a short side; secure with toothpicks., Place on a greased baking sheet; drizzle with oil. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard toothpicks before serving.

STUFFED SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ONION CHICKEN WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Wash the chicken without drying and pound flat.
• Chop the sun dried tomatoes (removed from oil) and green onions, then mix by hand with cream cheese in a bowl.
• Put enough of the cheese mixture inside the chicken so that it is full but can still be rolled closed.
• Roll the chicken, and then wrap slices of bacon around the chicken making sure the stuffed chicken is completely covered. Secure the bacon with toothpicks.
• Place on wire rack in baking pan.
• Bake at 350 until bacon is crisp, approximately 30-40 minutes.

ITALIAN SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Pound flat chicken breasts to 1/4 inch. Put cheeses, tomatoes, and basil on top and roll up jelly roll style and secure with string or tooth picks.
• Heat oven-proof skillet (preferrably iron) and add oil and sear the chicken until golden brown.
• Pour in chicken broth, cover and bake in oven for approximately 20 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 170 degrees. Baste with broth. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

BACON, LETTUCE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat. Remove the pieces with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper toweling.
• Remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the oil. Reserve the oil for another use.
• Combine the salad greens and herbs in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Peel and finely chopped the hardboiled eggs.
• Toss the lettuce with enough dressing to just coat the leaves. Toss with the bacon and sun-dried tomatoes. Garnish with the chopped egg. Season with salt and pepper and serve.