Best Michael Symons Bacon Noodle Surprise Recipes

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Provided by Patti599

Categories Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups whole wheat macaroni, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
6 large mushrooms, chopped
2/3 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/4 cups cheese, grated
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup plain yogurt
2 pinches pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vegetarian worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

Saute the onions, sunflower seeds and mushrooms in the oil until the vegetables are soft and the seeds are crisp.
Combine the noodles with the vegetables and seeds. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, eggs, yogurt and seasonings.
Turn into an oiled casserole, top with bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until firm and nicely browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.2, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 133.7, Sodium 1033.2, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 26.9

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced yellow or white onions (1/4-inch thick)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (1/4-inch thick)
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
8 ounces large egg noodles
1/4 cup roughly chopped or torn flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add a film of oil along with the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Move the onions to one side of the pan, and then add the butter, cabbage and a pinch of salt. Cook until everything is caramelized and softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock. Simmer this mixture until the cabbage is cooked through and the liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes.
In the meantime, drop your pasta. Cook at a gentle boil for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Then drain and add to the cabbage mixture. Gently fold in the parsley and sour cream and serve immediately, adding black pepper and a drizzle of oil.

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 3h30m

Yield 3 1/2 pounds bacon

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds pork belly, skin on
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons pink curing salt
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup honey (preferably chestnut honey)
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Steps:

Rinse the pork belly and pat dry. Transfer to a resealable 2-gallon plastic bag. To make the spice rub, mix the kosher salt, pink salt, brown sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, paprika and cumin in a bowl. Coat the pork belly all over with the mixture.
Close the bag and refrigerate 7 to 10 days, flipping once a day, until the pork belly feels firm. It should take 7 days for a thin belly that is about 11/2 inches thick, longer for a belly that's 2 to 3 inches thick.
Remove the pork belly from the bag, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Refrigerate the belly on a rack, uncovered, 48 hours.
Set up your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions using applewood chips, and set to 200 degrees F. Smoke the pork belly 3 hours, or until the bacon reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees F.
Remove the rind (optional), then slice and cook as desired. To store, wrap the bacon in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
Pink curing salt is a mix of salt and sodium nitrite. It keeps the meat pink and protects it from bacteria. You can find it at specialty food stores or online.