Bacon Bloody Mary with a Waffle Grilled Cheese
Bacon Appetizer Ideas
Bacon infused vodka is the key to this smoky beverage that’s served with a savory waffle grilled cheese. Perfect for brunch or watching the big game.
Ingredients
Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
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1 (12 oz.) package | |
2 cups | Vodka |
3 cups | Tomato Juice |
Juice of 2 Limes | |
2 ounces | Pickle Juice |
2 cloves | Garlic |
2 teaspoons | Celery Power |
2 teaspoons | Steak Seasoning |
2 teaspoons | Worcestershire Sauce |
2 teaspoons | Hot Sauce |
6 | Small Waffles or 6 Portions of a Large Waffle (for waffle topper) |
5 slices | Monterey Jack Cheese, cut in half (for waffle topper) |
4 slices | Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon (for waffle topper) |
4 | All Natural Golden Brown Breakfast Sausage Patties (for waffle topper) |
Long Wooden or Metal Skewers (for waffle topper) |
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Directions
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For the Bacon Infused Vodka:
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line baking tray with aluminum foil and place bacon on tray. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked but not very crispy.
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Place bacon and bacon fat into large mason jar; pour in vodka. Screw lid on tight and place in fridge to infuse for at least 5 days before using.
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For the Bloody Mary Mix:
Place all ingredients in blender and blend well.
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For the Bloody Mary:
Fill two glasses with ice. Pour 2 ounces vodka and 4-6 ounces Bloody Mary mix into each glass. Stir well; add lime juice to taste.
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For the Waffle Grilled Cheese Topper:
Heat your oven to 350˚F.
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Place waffles on baking tray. Place half slice of cheese on each waffle. Place 2 slices of Canadian Bacon on two waffles; top each with another half slice of cheese.
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Place 2 sausage patties on two different waffles; top each with remaining half slices of cheese. Bake until cheese is melted; about 5–8 minutes.
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Immediately assemble grilled cheese sandwiches. Top Canadian bacon waffle with sausage patty waffle, then with cheese waffle.
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To serve with bloody Mary, place each waffle grilled cheese on a skewer and place on top of bloody mary. Serve immediately.