Maple Bacon Waffles

The perfect match – sticky maple bacon is an ideal addition to crisp waffles. Make ahead and freeze or to have on hand.

Maple Bacon Waffles
Ingredients: (for 3 waffles, serves 6)

2 cups waffle mix (plus water & oil, as directed)
1/2 pound of bacon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Directions:
Chop and fry the bacon until crisp draining the grease but reserving a teaspoon or two.
Add the sugar and syrup stirring over low heat until sticky.

Mix the waffle batter adding in the reserved bacon drippings.
Heat the waffle iron and fill halfway and spoon some bacon jam on top.

Top with remaining batter and cook the waffle.
Serve with syrup and enjoy!

These are so good and perfect to make ahead of time and freeze. They are so flavorful that I enjoy them on-the-go without any syrup. These savory waffles with sausage, egg & cheese are a favorite too!

BLT Burrito

The BLT deserves to take some new formats. I turned that into a burrito which was so fun. It has rice, bacon, greens that can take the heat, and tomatoes. I added some cheese but would use even more next time! Don’t be like me!

BLT Burrito
Ingredients: (for 2)

2 tortilla wraps
~6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup of cooked rice/grain of choice
tomatoes
arugula or spinach
cheese (mine was herbed fontina)

Directions:
Warm the rice and chop the veggies.
Spoon the rice onto the tortillas, grate cheese on top, greens, tomatoes, and bacon. Add a 2nd round of cheese!

Heat a skillet or griddle to medium heat. Spray with nonstick spray.
Fold the sides inward and roll the burrito tightly.
Pan fry the burritos until golden on each side and warmed through.

Slice and enjoy!

Add more cheese and this will be delicious. I love the crumbled bacon.

Need some other variations? I have lots.
Buffalo Chicken Burritos
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Burritos
Thanksgiving Hot Wraps
French Onion Burritos
Chicken & Broccoli Hot Wraps
Burger Burrito
Sausage & Peppers Burritos

Butternut Squash & Bacon Tart

I’ve decided this is maybe a tart and not quiche based on the filling ratio. There is lots of butternut squash and bacon and just a little egg and a tiny sprinkle of cheese. The squash and maple syrup make it sweet and the bacon provides the saltiness.

Butternut Squash & Bacon Tart
Ingredients:

pie crust
~2 cups chopped butternut squash (not quite half a squash, cut into bite size pieces)
~4 strips of bacon
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons maple syrup
3-4 eggs

Directions:
Roast or air fry the butternut squash until cooked through and crisp on the edges.
Par-bake the pie crust in a sprayed pie plate.
Pan fry the bacon until crisp, drain, and chop.
In the pie crust, assemble the tart with butternut squash, bacon, parmesan, and drizzled maple syrup.

Whisk the eggs together and pour over the tart.
Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
Allow to cool, slice, and enjoy!

This was really good. I had it for about 4 lunches and a breakfast. The squash makes it really filling and the remainder is the equivalent of less than one egg per serving and less than 1 slice of bacon for each serving. I piled some lightly dressed arugula for a fresh and peppery punch. It freezes well too!

Bfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust

Breakfast in any form is the best. We love bacon on pizza so I leaned into the pizza vibe finishing it with hard boiled egg. The crust got brushed with butter and everything bagel seasoning.

The Three Bite Rule - Bfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust

Bfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust
Ingredients:

pizza dough
~3-4 tablespoons tomato sauc
~1/2 cup crumbled bacon
~1 cup mozzarella
2 tablespoons butter, melted
~3 teaspoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
2 eggs, hard boiled

Directions:
Preheat the pizza oven or pizza stone.
Top the dough with sauce, bacon, and cheese.

The Three Bite Rule - Bfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust

Cook through until crust crisps and cheese melts.
While the pizza cooks, melt the butter and then peal and chop the eggs.
Out of the oven, immediately brush with melted butter and sprinkle on the everything bagel seasoning.
Sprinkle on the egg and some salt & pepper.

The Three Bite Rule - Bfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust

This was a fun pizza. The eggs aren’t all that attached but I wanted to give them a go. All the flavors are there. A personal pizza with a runny yolk would be good too – we just always have hardboiled eggs around.

Chopped BLT Sandwiches

This chopped and dressed format of a BLT is pure bliss – you get the best bite every time! A sub roll would better contain the little pieces but these small brioche ones were calling to me as the right size – smaller than a traditional one, bigger than a slider…the perfect lunch size I tell you. 

The Three Bite Rule - Chopped BLT Sandwich

Chopped BLT Sandwiches
Ingredients: (for 1-2 sandwiches)

4 strips of bacon (or rough equivalent of pancetta, prosciutto, etc)
1-2 cups lettuce
1/2 tomato
1/2 avocado
cheese (optional)
pickles (optional)
1-2 teaspoons mayo
1 teaspoon oil & red wine vinegar (or Italian dressing)
2 buns or rolls

Directions:
Chop then pan-fry the bacon (or other B replacement of the BLT). Drain and discard the drippings. 

The Three Bite Rule - Chopped BLT Sandwich

Chop the lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and cheese/pickles/anything else you’re adding. 

The Three Bite Rule - Chopped BLT Sandwich

Mix in mayo and oil and vinegar or dressing and toss well. 

The Three Bite Rule - Chopped BLT Sandwich

Serve on the rolls and spread more avocado on them or toast them, or serve them as they are. 
Enjoy! 

The Three Bite Rule - Chopped BLT Sandwich

Italian ones will be up next! Or maybe caprese! Or chicken caesar! I love that this format would easily use leftovers or be a good way to not need a whole chicken piece per person or whatever. 

The Three Bite Rule - Chopped BLT Sandwich

These would be great on-the-go with the mixture in a container and spooned into rolls when serving. I picture a sunny day when we head to the pool or beach and bring along this instant lunch/dinner! Ok, off to the pool.