Smash Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (80% Lean/ 20% Fat)
- 2 tbsp Loot N’ Booty What’s your Beef
- You'll need some burger buns and your favorite slices of cheese!
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo (optional)
- Butter or oil for the griddle/skillet
Prepare the Beef: Divide the ground beef into 8 small equal portions. Gently shape them into loose balls without pressing them too much. Now is a good time to sprinkle seasoning over your meat!
Heat the Griddle/Skillet: With an adult's help, preheat a cast-iron griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it's very hot. Add a little butter or oil to coat the surface.
Smash the Burgers: Place 2-3 beef balls on the hot griddle/skillet. Using a spatula and piece of parchment paper, press down firmly on each ball to flatten it into a thin patty. Hold the pressure for about 10 seconds to ensure a good sear. Season your burger again after you’ve pressed it down.
Cook the Patties: Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes on the first side until the edges are crispy and browned. Flip the patties and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
Add Cheese: If using cheese, place a slice on each patty after flipping and allow it to melt while the second side cooks.
Toast the Buns: While the patties are cooking, toast the slider buns on the griddle/skillet or in a toaster until they are golden brown.
Assemble the Burgers: Place each patty on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Add your desired toppings and condiments, then top with the other half of the bun.
Serve: Serve the kid-sized smash burgers hot with a side of fruit, veggies, or their favorite snack.
Baked Chicken Tenders
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp heath riles garlic butter
- 1 tsp heath riles chicken seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Duck Fat Spray
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray or duck fat spray.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and your heath riles seasoning.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, making sure it's fully coated, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Bake the Tenders: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle them with a little more cooking spray or duck fat spray to help them crisp up.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken tenders are golden brown and cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). *****Use an instant read thermometer to check your chicken!!****
- Serve: Let the chicken tenders cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce!
Canes Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix everything together! You should stir this for 2 minutes!
Chick Fil A Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix everything together! You should stir this for 2 minutes!
Dad’s Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients:
- White Lighting Bacon
- Fried Egg
- American Cheese
- Texas Toast
- Duck Fat
Instructions:
- Cook the Bacon: With adult supervision, place the bacon slices onto your griddle or in a frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle your white lighting onto your bacon to get nice and tasty! Cook until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel to drain excess grease. This can take anywhere from 10 - 13 minutes.
- Cook the Egg: In the same pan, add a bit of butter or duck fat. Crack the egg into the pan and leave it until the egg whites have turned from transparent to white. Season with salt and pepper. Now, with adult supervision, take a spatula and slide it under the egg and flip your egg and cook for 1 more minute and transfer to a plate.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Toast the bread slices. Place the cheese slice on one piece of toast once they come out of the toaster. Add the cooked egg and bacon slices on top!
Serve: Cut it in half if desired and watch dad enjoy his sandwich!