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Applewood Bacon & Maple Bagel 

Lightly toasted maple, apple and cinnamon bagel schmeared generously with black currant cream cheese then layered with crispy Wright® Brand Naturally Applewood Smoked Sliced Bacon, a fried egg and sharp white cheddar cheese for a sweet and savory start to the day. 

SUPERSTAR SCORE:  

This recipe scored 99 out of 100 with Gen Z consumers.**

Hot Honey Glazed Sausage Biscuit 

A rich and savory Jimmy Dean® Fully Cooked Pork Sausage Patty glazed with hot honey and served on a flaky buttermilk biscuit with whole cranberries and crispy julienned apples. 

MENU INSIGHT:

Hot honey has been one of the hottest flavors on menus over the last four years, and it’s predicted to grow another 136% over the next four.¹

Chicken Sausage & Pear Toast 

Whipped ricotta cheese spread on a thick toasted slice of brioche then layered with perfectly seasoned Jimmy Dean® Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties, thinly sliced Bartlett pears and warm toasted walnuts. Delicately drizzled with burnt honey. 

CHEF'S TIP:

In addition to making the ricotta easier to spread, whipping it complements the textures of the meaty sausage and the bite of crisp pear slices. 

Black Currant Chicken Flatbread 

A thin, crisp flatbread featuring herb-seasoned Tyson Red Label® Fully Cooked Wood Fire Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast, caramelized red onions, brie cheese, black currant compote, arugula, vanilla-praline pecans and cracked black pepper. 

CHEF'S TIP:

Add bright, vibrant arugula and fresh cracked pepper just before serving to complement the deep hearty flavors of the brie and onions. 

Smoked Gouda & Steak Fondue 

A thick, smooth fondue made with smoked Gouda, sharp cheddar and German-style ale heaped with Original Philly® Fully Cooked Seasoned Sliced Beef, roasted garlic, crispy fried shallots and fresh chives. Served with salted pretzel bites. 

CHEF'S TIP:

Hold the fondue at a low temperature and stir frequently to maintain a smooth, creamy texture. Add the ale gradually to maintain consistency. 

Crispy Beef & Sweet Potato Poutine 

Crispy sweet potato fries smothered in sage-seasoned brown gravy and served with State Fair® Uncooked Breaded Beef Bites, white cheese curds and fried sage distributed evenly on top. 

MENU INSIGHT:

Poutine menu mentions are predicted to grow 32% over the next four years.¹

Smoky Burnt Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich 

A golden, crisp Tyson® Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Filet generously brushed with burnt honey BBQ sauce then piled high with fried onion strings and roasted apple and kale slaw. Served on a soft pretzel bun. 

CHEF'S TIP:

Avoid scorching burnt honey by cooking on low to medium heat and adding roughly 1/8 tsp of distilled vinegar or water per cup of honey. 

Burnt Honey Bacon Turkey Burger 

This one-of-a-kind burger features a Tyson® Fully Cooked Flamebroiled Turkey Patty on a pretzel bun with burnt honey-glazed Wright® Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon Slices, smoked Gouda, caramelized onions and maple-Dijon aioli. 

CHEF'S TIP:

Avoid overcooking the turkey patty, allowing its natural juices to meld with the smoky, sweet and savory flavors from the other ingredients.

Honey & Cranberry BBQ Pork Sandwich 

Braised or smoked ibp Trusted Excellence® Supreme Trim® Boneless Pork Butt shredded and tossed in a toasted honey-cranberry BBQ sauce then layered with roasted pears and blue cheese crumbles. Served on a toasted potato bun. 

SUPERSTAR SCORE:

This recipe scored 99 out of 100 with Millennial consumers.**

Smoked Sausage & Baked Brie Hoagie

This decadent sandwich features a grilled Hillshire Farm® Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage, warm baked brie and a rich chutney made with cranberries and black currants. Sprinkled with crushed toasted walnuts and served on a warm brioche hoagie.

CHEF'S TIP:

Warming the brie prior to assembling the sandwich helps blend its mild, buttery flavor with the sweet flavor and tart bite of the chutney. 

Maple-Chai Chicken Harvest Bowl

A hearty bowl of roasted root vegetables, butternut squash and Brussels sprouts featuring Tyson Red Label® Fully Cooked Unbreaded Authentically Grilled Chicken Breast Chunks generously covered in maple-chai butter. Finally topped with garlic-herb Boursin cheese, toasted pecans, black currant yogurt sauce and honey crystals. 

MENU INSIGHT:

Chicken continues to trend upward in bowl recipes. The trend grew 9% last year and is expected to grow another 10% over the next 12 months.²

Harvest Cranberry-Sage Chicken Bowl 

Seasoned wild rice and farro, chai-spiced butternut squash, roasted kale, toasted walnuts and goat cheese combined with Tyson Red Label® Fully Cooked Unbreaded Authentically Grilled Chicken Breast Chunks tossed in cranberry-sage seasoning. Evenly coated with burnt honey-Dijon vinaigrette. 

CHEF'S TIP:

To add layers of consistent flavor, cook grains in a seasoned stock instead of water, and toss all ingredients with the vinaigrette before plating.

Seasoned Beef & Brussels Bowl 

Crispy charred Brussels sprouts, rich and savory Original Philly® Fully Cooked Seasoned Sliced Beef, roasted acorn squash, toasted pecans and sweet black currants. Served with a maple-pepper glaze. 

CHEF'S TIP:

For extra crispy Brussels sprouts, blanch them ahead of time and finish them with high heat. 

Maple-Pepper Sweet Potato Chowder

Rich and creamy roasted sweet potato chowder with a heaping topping of Tyson® Fully Cooked All Natural* Low Sodium Pulled Chicken, herb-buttered cornbread croutons, salted pepitas and crispy fried sage. Drizzled with burnt honey. 

CHEF'S TIP:

Burnt honey enhances the soup’s natural sweetness and complements savory ingredients. Serve extra on the side for guests to determine their own sweet and savory balance. 

Butternut Squash Carbonara 

Fideo pasta tossed in creamy butternut squash carbonara sauce and combined with Hillshire Farm® Bakin’ Bacon™ pieces, caramelized butternut squash and toasted pepitas. Finished with crispy fried sage and cracked black pepper. 

CHEF'S TIP:

To ensure a crunchy bite, consider adding an extra sprinkle of the Hillshire Farm® Bakin’ Bacon pieces and the toasted pasta just before serving.