Blt In A Bowl Food

BLT IN A BOWL

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, sugar and bouillon; stir in the macaroni, tomato and onion. , Refrigerate until chilled. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl; sprinkle with bacon.

BLT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand until tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cut pita into triangles, place on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
• In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon bits, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix together; set aside.
• Cut out the core of the lettuce head to form a bowl for the dip.
• To serve, spoon BLT dip into hallowed out lettuce head and set in the center of a serving plate. Place toasted pita triangles around edge of plate.

BLT SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the dressing first to allow the flavors to meld. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp mayo, 4 Tbsp sour cream, pressed garlic clove, 1/4 cup chives, 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt (or season to taste). Stir together then add 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add milk to desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing (adding it to taste) and toss to combine.

BLT DIP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Crumble bacon into the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture. Mix in tomatoes just before serving.

BLT BACON BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Turn two muffin tins upside down, and cover the outside of 9 cups with aluminum foil. Set aside.
• Weave the bacon into a mat that is 9 strips across and 9 strips wide. Cut into 9 even squares. Place each square over one of the foil covered muffin cups.
• Bake the bacon in the preheated oven until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon cups from the pan and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, fill each with some lettuce and tomato halves. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve at room temperature.

BLT IN A BOWL

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp, set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and garlic.
• Beating with a fork, add the oil in a slow steady stream and beat until well blended, set aside.
• Gather the lettuce leaves into stacks and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch wide shreds.
• Place lettuce in a large salad bowl, add the bacon, tomatoes, cheeses and almonds, toss to combine.
• Beat the dressing to recombine, then remove any discard garlic.
• Add dressing to salad and toss, add salt and pepper.
• Serve with Italian bread on the side.

BLT DIP

Steps:

• Add all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Hollow out the middle of the bread loaf, reserving pieces of bread for dipping, and spoon dip into the reservoir.
• Note: 1/2 cup bacon bits can be substituted for the bacon.

BLT SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• Mix dressing, vinegar and sugar in large bowl.
• Stir in bacon and onions.
• Add lettuce and tomatoes; toss to coat.

BLT QUINOA BOWLS

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa as the label directs; set aside. Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes with the parsley, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes; remove 2 teaspoons drippings and set aside. Add the broccoli to the bacon in the skillet and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the corn and garlic and cook until the corn is tender, 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach in two batches and cook until just wilted. Stir the vegetable mixture and scallions into the quinoa; season with salt.
• Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add the reserved bacon drippings. Crack the eggs into the skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Divide the quinoa mixture among bowls. Top with the tomato mixture and fried eggs.

BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as needed, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. (You may need to cook the bacon in two batches, draining the rendered fat from the skillet between batches.) Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then crumble up into bite-sized pieces.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add the pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, herbs and half of the crumbled bacon to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold together to coat. Top with remaining bacon and serve.

BLT PASTA

Steps:

• Boil water for pasta and line a plate with paper towel: Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil. Line a plate with paper towels and set it aside for later use.
• Season the tomatoes: Place the tomatoes in a medium bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Taste the tomatoes and if they need additional sweetness, add a pinch of sugar and toss again.
• Combine sundried tomatoes and cheese: Into the bowl with the quartered tomatoes, add the sundried tomatoes and mozzarella.
• Cook the bacon in batches: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the bacon in a single layer, being sure not to crowd the pan. Work in batches to cook all of the bacon. Cook, flipping once or twice, until crispy, 5-8 minutes total. Remove the cooked bacon to the plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Pour it into a small heat-proof bowl. You will use it later to flavor the pasta and salad dressing.
• Crumble the bacon: Using your hands, crumble or tear the bacon into bite-sized pieces over the bowl of tomatoes and cheese.
• Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, according to the package instructions. When the pasta is done, drain it in a colander. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well. Add the tomato-bacon mix and stir to combine, then taste the pasta and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
• Make the salad dressing and dress arugula: In a small jar with a lid, combine the lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and remaining 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and shake well. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Put the arugula into a medium bowl and toss it with the dressing.
• Serve: Divide the pasta between six plates and pile a handful of dressed greens on top of each serving.