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FULL-FAT FRIDAY} Nebraska Queso Dip

This unforgettable cheese dip is so delicious and so not healthy, I only make it once or twice a year during football season, but friends still talk about it months later. It's a lot like regular queso dip you've had before but when you add the Nebraska part (ground beef) it becomes legendary. And it's ready in just 15 minutes. 

Serving Size: 8 people

Ingredients:

    • 1 pound ground beef (substitute with ground turkey for a healthier option)

     • 1 (16 ounce) package Velvetta, cut up or two jars of Frito Lay Queso Dip

     • 3 tomatoes, diced

    • 1 (16 ounce) jar of chunky salsa

Directions:

1. Crumble and cook ground beef in large saucepan over medium heat until browned. Drain. Return to pan or a Crock Pot. Add Cheese, salsa and to pot. Cook on medium, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Stir in tomatoes.
2. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

 

FULL-FAT FRIDAYS: Bacon Maple Cupcakes

I made these for my brother-in-law's birthday and they were a big hit. Bacon fat+ maple syrup, what's not to love? I found this recipe on Vanilla Garlic blog.

Bacon Maple Cupcakes

Ingredients
* 4 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
* 1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings (left in the fridge to become solid)
* 1 egg
* 5 tablespoons brown sugar
* 4 tablespoons maple syrup
* 1 1/4 cups self rising flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* tiny tiny pinch kosher salt
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1/4 cup of minced bacon, cooked and drained

What you’ll do–
* 1) Cook some bacon in a fry pan (about 6 thick strips). Reserve the drippings and place in the fridge to solidify. Mince 1/4 a cup of the bacon. The chef should eat whatever is left to assure that the bacon is tasty.
* 2) Beat the crud out of the butter and solidified bacon fat ’till light and creamy. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and beat well until combined.
* 3) Add the egg and beat until incorporated.
* 4) Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and powder together.
* 5) Add some of the flour and mix, then some of the milk, then continue to alternate the dry and wet ingredients, ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in the bacon. Taste and add more maple syrup, flour, or milk if needed for desired taste. Keep in mind the maple frosting is very sweet, and to add in very small increments for alterations as maple syrup in large amounts can break a cake batter.
* 6) Scoop into cupcake papers and bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be sure to rotate the pan after the first 15 minutes for even baking.

Maple Syrup Frosting

Ingredients
* 4 tablespoons of butter.
* 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
* 1 cup of powdered sugar.
* turbinado sugar (optional, but recommended).
* coarse grain sea salt (optional, but recommended).

What You’ll Do –
* Combine the syrup and butter until combined. Add the sugar, a bit at a time, and whip at high speeds until combined. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes. Sprinkle on sea salt and turbinado sugar for decoration and a lot of added flavor.
(add some crumbled BACON TOO!)

 

FULL FAT FRIDAYS: Creme Brulee French Toast

Every Friday I'll share one of my favorite full-fat dishes because everything tastes better with butter right?

I got this recipe from allrecipes.com, but I've changed a few things to make it easier. Every time I serve this guests call me the next day to tell me they are still thinking about it.

 
Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 8 slices of French bread
• 5 eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Arrange slices of bread in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight, or ten minutes before your guests arrive like last Easter.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.

Nutritional Information 

Amount Per Serving  Calories: who cares | Total Fat:it's friday