Great Meal and Snack Ideas

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• Jambalaya
• Chris Brothers Pepperoni Puffs
• Pepperoni Cream Cheese Appetizers
• Pepperoni Zucchini Barley
• Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
• Baked Peppy & Cheese Macaroni
• Beans ‘n Chrisr’s
• Pepperoni & Cheese Dip
• Loaded Chris Brothers Fries
• Fried Pepperoni Quesadilla
• Pepperoni Nachos
• Smoked Sausage Pasta Sauce
Jambalaya

Ingredients:

- 1 med onion large diced
- 1 green peppper large diced
- 1 T Olive Oil
- 1 T chopped Garlic
- 1/2 Ib cooked shrimp
- 1/2 Ib Chris Brothers Hot Pepperoni 1/4" sliced
- 1 bottle Chris Brothers Roasted Garlic Pizza Sauce
- 1/8 t cayenne
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (Franks Red Hot works well)
- 1 cup Rice (Brown Rice if available)
- 1/2 t salt 2 medium Tomatoes Large diced

Preparation Instructions:

1. In a Large skillet saute Onions, garlic and pepper in olive oil 2-3 mins
2. Add Shrimp and Pepperoni and saute for 2-3 mins longer
3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil then cover with lid & lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Jambalaya

Ingredients:

- 1 med onion large diced
- 1 green peppper large diced
- 1 T Olive Oil
- 1 T chopped Garlic
- 1/2 Ib cooked shrimp
- 1/2 Ib Chris Brothers Hot Pepperoni 1/4" sliced
- 1 bottle Chris Brothers Roasted Garlic Pizza Sauce
- 1/8 t cayenne
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (Franks Red Hot works well)
- 1 cup Rice (Brown Rice if available)
- 1/2 t salt 2 medium Tomatoes Large diced

Preparation Instructions:

1. In a Large skillet saute Onions, garlic and pepper in olive oil 2-3 mins
2. Add Shrimp and Pepperoni and saute for 2-3 mins longer
3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil then cover with lid & lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Pepperoni Puffs

Ingredients:

- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/8 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/8 tsp crushed red chilies
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup 3.25% milk
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup shredded mozza
- 1 1/2 tbsp shredded Parmesan
- 1 cup mild Chris Brothers pepperoni (1/4" cubes)
- 1/2 cup mixed finely diced yellow onions, red pepper, green pepper
- Chris Brothers' roasted garlic pizza or honey mustard for dipping.

Preparation Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Oil 24-cup mini muffin pan.
3. Blend all dry ingredients.
4. Mix egg and milk, add to dry ingredients.
5. Mix until blended.
6. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and vegetables. Let batter rest for 8-12 minutes.
7. Stir the batter and portion into mini muffin cups.
8. Bake until golden brown (approximately 20-22 minutes).
Serve with warmed Chris Brothers roasted garlic pizza sauce or Chris Brothers honey mustard sauce.

Pepperoni Cream Cheese Appetizers

Ingredients:

- 2 packages refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 1 250-gram package of cream cheese
- 1 medium red onion -caramelized
- 1/2 cup mixed finely diced red and green peppers
- 1 cup mild Chris Brothers' pepperoni (diced into 1/4” cubes)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation Instructions:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 360°F.
2. Oil 24-cup mini muffin pan.
3. Cut crescent roll dough into circles and line mini muffin cups. The excess dough can be re-worked to finish lining the cups.
4. Dice red onion.
5. Heat butter in skillet and cook onions until they are golden brown. Stir often to avoid the onions from burning.
6. Soften cream cheese and blend in the remaining ingredients.
7. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each cup. Bake for 12-14 minutes.

The filling will be very hot. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

Pepperoni Zucchini Barley

Ingredients:

- 4 cloves of garlic -finely chopped
- 2 zucchini, chopped into half moons
- 150g diced Chris Brothers' Pepperoni
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, small dice
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups of beef stock
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup pot barley
- 1 cup thawed green peas
- Feta or Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Preparation Instructions:

1. In slow cooker, add beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, and barley. Stir to combine.
2. Heat the oil in a pan. Sauté the garlic and zucchini for about three minutes on medium high heat until softened and browned.
3. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, cool and cover.
4. Sauté the onion in the same pan, for about 3 minutes or until softened.
5. Add the oregano and black pepper, sauté for another 30 seconds. Add to slow cooker.
6. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours. (low for 5 hours).
7. Take off lid; add the zucchini mix and a 1 cup of thawed green peas. Stir, cover, and let heat through for about 15-30 minutes.
Serve with a sprinkling of feta or Parmesan.

Eggplant Pamesan Pizza

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (1/2 inch) sliced zucchini
- 1 (454 g) eggplant cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- Cooking spray
- 1 premade pizza crust
- 1 1/2 cups Bonte pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Chris Brothers pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Preparation Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Place zucchini and eggplant in a single layer on 2 baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray
3. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly browned.
4. Increase oven temperature to 425°F.
5. Place crust on a baking sheet.
6. Spread pizza sauce over crust, leaving a I-inch border.
7. Layer the zucchini and eggplant evenly over sauce; top with mozzarella, pepperoni, grated Parmesan, pepper, and oregano.
8. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
9. Let stand 5 minutes.
Slice and enjoy!

Baked Peppy & Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients:

- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cans (8oz.) of tomato sauce
- 2 cans (6oz.) of tomato paste
- 1/2 lb. Shredded Cheddar
- 1/2 lb. Sharp shredded Cheddar
- 3 tbsp Grated parmesan (preferably parmesan reggiano)
- 25 slices (1/8” thick) of Chris Brother's hot pepperoni
- Salt and pepper to tast (preferably kosher or sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper)
- Onion powder to taste
- Garlic powder to taste

Preparation Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), placing rack in middle position.
2. Bring to boil generously salted water in a large pot and add macaroni, stirring occasionally; cook until al dente (roughly 8-10 minutes). Drain
3. In a medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and heat just to combine tomato sauce and tomato paste.
4. Add pepperoni and cooked macaroni to sauce. Place in a 13x9 Pyrex dish.
5. Spread parmesan evenly over the pasta.
6. Top off the dish with the mix of cheddars.
7. Bake for 35-45 minutes (oven temperatures may vary).
8. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Garnishing tips: Basil, Parsley, Tarragon.

Beans ‘n Chrisr’s

Ingredients:

- Chris Brothers Honey Garlic Pepperoni (sliced)
- 1 can of baked beans
- Brown sugar to taste

Preparation Instructions:

1. In a large frying pan fry Chris Brothers Honey Garlic pepperoni slices.
2. Add baked beans and continue to heat.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and serve.

Pepperoni & Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

- 1 cup finely diced Chris Brothers Mild Pepperoni
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup shredded blend cheese
- Salt and pepper

Preparation Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients well in a bowl and place in a shallow dish.
2. Bake at 375 for 5-10 minutes.
3. Serve with toasted pita bread, nachos, or fresh bread.

Loaded Chris Brothers Fries

Ingredients:

- 3/4 Ib French fries (baked or fried till crisp)
- 1/2 cup Hot chicken gravy
- 1/3 cup shredded blend cheese
- 2/3 cup small dice Chris Brothers Pepperoni
- Sliced Green onions (optional)

Preparation Instructions:

1. Place crisp fries on a pizza pan or baking sheet close together in a pile.
2. Drizzle the gravy all over the fries.
3. Sprinkle the marble cheese over the top.
4. Sprinkle diced pepperoni over cheese and broil in oven until cheese is melted and pepperoni is crisp.
5. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Fried Pepperoni Quesadilla

Ingredients:

- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2-10 inch flour tortillas
- 150 g sliced Chris Brothers pepperoni
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 2 tbsp diced tomato
- 1 cup shredded nacho cheese

Preparation Instructions:

1. Heat a small amount oil in a non stick frying pan and brown the pepperoni.
2. Place 2 tortillas on a lightly oiled baking pan.
3. Spread a thin layer of sour cream on half of the tortilla.
4. Spread the salsa over the sour cream. Top with the browned pepperoni.
5. Top with the nacho cheese.
6. Fold the tortilla over to make a half circle and bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 minutes until crisp.
7. Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges.

Pepperoni Nachos

Ingredients:

- 1/2 bag of round nacho chips
- 200 g Chris Brothers Pepperoni diced small
- 1 cup shredded nacho cheese (Mexican style)
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Honey Mustard

Preparation Instructions:

1. Spread nacho chips out on lightly oiled pizza pan or baking sheet.
2. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
3. Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over the cheese.
4. Sprinkle with the diced pepperoni.
5. Bake at 375 for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and pepperoni browns.
6. Serve with Honey Mustard Dip

Sausage Pasta Sauce

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
- 275g Chris Brothers Naturally Smoked pepperoni
- 700mL Gordon Signature marinara pasta sauce

Preparation Instructions:

1. Spray a non stick saute pan with cooking spray or add 2 tbsp oil
2. On med high heat, saute peppers & mushrooms stirring for about 2 minutes.
3. Add pepperoni and cook 2·4 minutes.
4. Add your Pasta Sauce and stir until heated.
5. Pour on top of cooked pasta. Serve immediately.
6. Salt & pepper to taste