Recipe Box, Greens, Birdies and Sand Traps

the Painted Apron

8 years ago

If there is a golfer in your family, you know about the Masters, THE golf tournament of the year…

The fans gather around every green or their TVs, watching every shot on the edge of their seats, awaiting the winner and this year’s proud wearer of the Green Jacket, the winner of the most coveted title in the world of golf…Masters Champion at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia.

These Master’s themed recipes can bring some ⛳️ to your table

Pimento Cheese sandwiches are a long standing tradition at the Augusta National, and you can make them a little fancier by using croissants, and adding strawberry or Bacon Jam and Praline Pecans

Or make Crostini with Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam and Praline Pecans

Be sure to use Georgia Pecans!

Of course a golfer needs plenty of greens, like this 5 Minute Prep recipe Krazy Kale

To inspire some birdies, I recommend Marco Polo Chicken on a bed of salad greens

And just for fun, make some sand traps

and serve Sand Dollars for dessert!

PIMIENTO CHEESE

Course Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword appetizer, cheese spread, pimiento cheese, sandwich spread

Prep Time 10

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

8 oz Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar
8 oz Cracker Barrel Vermont White Cheddar
4 oz chopped pimentos
1/4-1/2 cup mayonnaise
pepper to taste

Instructions

Place cheese and drained pimentos into a food processor with 1/4 cup mayo and pulse just a few times until just mixed.
Check to see if mixture holds together. If it is too dry add more mayo, 1-2 T and pulse once or twice. Check and add additional mayo until you get the consistency you want.
I use just enough mayonnaise to bind, you want to taste the cheese, not the mayo! Do not overmix! Makes about 2 1/2 cups. Keep in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Praline Pecans

Course Appetizer, condiment, Snack

Prep Time 5

Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup pecan halves
1 T unsalted butter
dash olive oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
salt and pepper

Instructions

Melt butter in skillet. Add a dash of olive oil to keep butter from burning. Add pecans and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium 4-5 minutes until nuts begin to caramelize. Don’t walk away, this happens fast! Remove nuts to a piece of wax paper to cool. Salt. Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid

MAPLE BOURBON BACON JAM

Course Appetizer, condiment, Snack

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword bacon jam

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

1 lb sliced Maple bacon cut into one inch pieces
1 sweet onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup real maple syrup
2 T light brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon

Instructions

Cooked diced bacon over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off bacon grease from skillet, reserving 2 T.
Cook onion until soft, 5-8 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Return bacon to skillet with remaining ingredients and let simmer on very low heat for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced and mixture is jam like.
Transfer to a lidded jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month. Makes 1 cup

Bacon Jam is wonderful on eggs, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, sandwiches and vegetables. For a slow cooker version click here

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