Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels

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Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels are so versatile! You can make them lunch, dinner, or an easy app for your next dinner party or game day celebration!

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You know what the best thing about these Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels are? It’s the fact that they can be used for just about anything. What I mean by that is you can serve them for dinner, appetizers, snacks in the afternoon for the kids or they also make the perfect game day grub!

You can pretty much make them for any occasion which is what I love the most about them other than the fact that they are loaded with bacon and cheese!

So apparently we have moved to the area where they will be playing the Super Bowl this year. When we first moved here in August I had no idea that the game would be here until football season started and I was hearing more about it.

What is even crazier is that in the last few weeks this town has really started buzzing, especially since the local team is still in the running for it.

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My husband can’t even figure out how he is going to get to work for the next two weeks. They seem to be closing a new street every other day which can make it a little complicated for commuters. What is also exciting is that they have really created a lot of community events around the Twin Cities in honor of the big game day. Even though it is cold outside we are super excited to go see the big ice castle that they made!

So I do have something to confess. I do not watch much football, college basketball keeps my attention but  I am all about the foods! That is the best part for me!

I love cooking up this Jalapeno Meatball Ring and these Cheesy BBQ Shredded Pork Cups but I’m also all about the chip and salsa! It’s the BEST!

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About these Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels, you prepare them pretty much like these Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels and in about 20 minutes you are ready to go! ENJOY!

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Bacon Ranch Skillet Nachos

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Bacon Ranch Skillet Nachos are the perfect party food! Lots of cheese and bacon makes this an easy appetizer for your festivities!

Bacon Ranch Skillet Nachos in cast iron skillet

 

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I’m somewhat excited about the fact that this year’s Super Bowl is being played in the area I live in. The town is jumping with excitement as people are flooding the area.

Even though the local team didn’t make it into the final, people are still looking forward to game day!

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Pear Thyme Feta Tarts

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Pear Thyme Feta Tarts can be appetizers or dessert! These versatile and easy pastries are the best of both worlds.

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Let’s have a chat, shall we? There are times where I make recipes that seem down to earth and pretty basic such as these pumpkin cream horns or even these simple homemade individual puff pastry chicken pot pies.

Then there are times where I make recipes that may appear to be a little more elegant and not something you would typically make such as these Pear Thyme Feta Tarts or these cranberry pecan cheesecake tartlets.

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You guys these tarts are NOT elegant or too fancy to make. I say this because when my teenager came home from school and saw them sitting on the counter after I had made them, she said that is exactly what they looked like, fancy.

After having conversations with people about what I do or who have read my blog they tell me, well I like to cook but not make things fancy.

I don’t think people realize that it is a food blogger’s job to make recipes look good! If we don’t you would not give us the time of day. Making a picture look pretty is exactly my and every other food bloggers goal. But my goal is to also do it with little effort. So my friends, do not fret. The recipe is easier than you think!!!

How do I do this with little effort? Well I used season items, of course, and also what I had around the house.

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Our rental house has this lovely hidden herb garden that is right underneath this huge bush that it took me a few weeks to realize it was there after we moved in. It contains basil, mint, rosemary, green onions and my new favorite herb, thyme.

Thyme is a really good herb to make in a simple pasta dish but it was also the exact touch I needed for these tarts.

I also have a little confession to make. These supposed to have walnuts on them. After taking the pictures and eating them I realized I forgot to add the walnuts. I still think they are really good but it makes me wonder how would they have been had I added walnuts? I guess it’s time for me to head back to the kitchen and make them again!!

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