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Leprechaun Bait

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup pretzel mini-twists
  • 1 cup. Lucky Charms cereal
  • ½ cup Lucky Charms mallow pieces only
  • ½ cup green candy covered chocolate ( M&M’s or similar)
  • ½ and ¼ cup funfetti or white cake mix*, divided
  • 12 oz. white candy melts**, melted
  • ¼ cup green, or rainbow, sprinkles

Method

  1. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment/ waxed paper and set aside until needed later
  2. In a large bowl combine the Chex cereal, pretzel mini-twists, Lucky Charms cereal, Lucky Charms mallow pieces and green chocolate candy
  3. In a separate bowl combine the melted white chocolate and ½ cup cake mix, stirring to combine
  4. Immediately pour the chocolate/cake mix mixture over the dry cereal mixture and use a spatula to combine.  Add the remaining ¼ cup of the cake mix and the sprinkles and stir or toss again to combine until thoroughly coated
  5. Spread onto prepared baking sheet in a single layer and top with some extra sprinkles if you like. Leave on the baking sheet until set and then break apart into small clusters. Serve and enjoy!

*Before using the cake batter mix, treat it in the oven by spreading it on a lined baking tray and toasting it at 350 F for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Once cooled, use as per the recipe above. One thing to note is that the sprinkles in the cake mix may discolour a little or melt a bit. More reason to add those extra sprinkles!

***White chocolate chips may be used as well but your final coated popcorn won’t set as hard or be as crunchy.

Cheese Superball

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Makes 1 large cheese ball

Ingredients

  • 600g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan
  • 1 cup cooked bacon bits
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups sliced pepperoni
  • 1 slice processed cheese

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the pepperoni slices and cheese slice, season with salt and pepper and stir together until fully combined
  2. Line a chopping board with cling wrap and turn the cheese misxture out onto it. Using a offset spatula or spoons, smooth and form into an American football shape
  3. Wrap with cling wrap and retin to the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up
  4. After this time, finish the surface all over with a layer of pepperoni slices
  5. Slice the processed cheese slice into strips and arrange in a “football lace” pattern on top of the cheese ball. You won’t need all the processed cheese slice
  6. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavor to develop
  7. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving, and serve with crackers, vegetable crudités or pretzels
  8. The cheese ball can be stored in the fridge wrapped in parchment paper and cling wrap for up to 1 week

Pizza Waffle Fries

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Serves 2-3

Ingredients

1 bag (540g) waffle fries

Marinara pizza sauce

  • 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ Tablespoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To finish

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices

Method

  1. Cook the waffle fries in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

Whilst the waffle fries are cooking prepare the pizza sauce

  1. In a pan combine the marinara pizza sauce ingredients. Stir over a medium heat until well combined. Bring toa boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  3. After this time remove from the heat and bland using an emulsion blend to an even sauce
  4. Set aside until needed

To finish

  1. In a bowl mix together the cheeses. Set aside until needed
  2. Once the waffle fries have been cooked remove from the oven and set temperature to 400°F
  3. Portion the waffle fries by layering with the fires with marinara pizza sauce and cheese. Finish with a layer of cheese and top with pepperoni slices
  4. Return the pizza waffles fries to the oven to cook for 7-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the pepperoni has “cupped”. *You can also give them some additional time under the broiler for extra finishing