Crispy & Crunchy Coating Mix
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A deliciously cheesy inside-out burger! Recruit a 3-in-1 Burger to make the job even easier!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup sliced veggies and 2 tbsp Epicure Dip.
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup light cream cheese
1 tspCajun Fries Seasoning orCheesy Fries Seasoning
1 egg, optional
2 tbsp ketchup or barbecue sauce
1 tbspBeef & Steak Seasoning
1 1⁄2 lbs (675 g) ground beef
6 burger buns
Toppings (optional): lettuce, grated cheddar cheese
Preparation
Stir cream cheese with fries seasoning. Divide into 6 nuggets, then place in freezer.
Meanwhile, whisk together egg (if using), ketchup, and Burger Seasoning. Mix in beef. Wet hands to prevent sticking and form mixture into 12 skinny patties.
Remove cheese mixture from freezer. Place a cheese nugget in the centre of each of 6 patties. Cover with remaining patties. Press each around the edges to seal, making 6 large patties.
Grill on the barbecue over medium-high heat with lid closed for 5 minutes. Flip patties and continue grilling for 3–4 minutes.
Toast buns, if desired. Tuck burgers into buns with additional toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 370, Fat 14 g (Saturated 6 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 23 g.
Tips
Mix 1⁄4 cup Crispy & Crunchy Coating Mix or dry breadcrumbs into ground beef mixture for a more tender texture to your burgers.
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Who doesn’t love extra crunchy chicken strips? The secret: using an air fryer to help crisp them up on all sides. Serve with Honey Mustard for the ultimate fast-food meal, made at healthier, at home.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy greens with 1 tbsp prepared Epicure Salad Dressing, your choice, and 1⁄2 cup cooked grains.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) chicken breast fillets, about 16 pieces
2 tbsp mayonnaise or 2% plain Greek yogurt
1 pkgCrispy & Crunchy Coating Mix (Pack of 3)
Preparation
Preheat air fryer to 400° F.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, add chicken and mayo; toss to coat.
Place coating mix in a shallow dish. Using tongs or your hands, add chicken one piece at a time, rotating and pressing mix on both sides of chicken to coat.
In two batches, place chicken in single layer in basket, leaving some space between each piece.
Cook 8–10 min, flipping halfway through using tongs, or until golden and cooked through.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 230, Fat 8 g (Saturated 1.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 24 g.
Tips
For an extra crispy coating, spray coated chicken with oil before cooking.
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Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup sliced carrots and celery sticks, 2 tbsp prepared Ranch Dip, and 1⁄2 cup oven fries.
Ingredients
2 tbsp Buffalo Wing Seasoning, divided
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp ketchup
1⁄4 cup white or apple cider vinegar
1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets, about 16 pieces
1 pkgCrispy & Crunchy Coating Mix (Pack of 3)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425° F. Place two Cooling Racks on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner; lightly brush racks with oil to prevent sticking.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp seasoning, brown sugar, ketchup, and vinegar. Add chicken and toss to coat.
Place coating mix and remaining 1 tbsp seasoning in a shallow dish; mix to combine. Using tongs or your hands, add chicken pieces one at a time, rotating dish and pressing mixture on chicken fillets to coat.
Place chicken fillets on racks, leaving some space between each piece. Bake 18–20 min until golden and cooked through.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 230, Fat 3 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 24 g.
Tips
For a veggie side, swap chicken with cauliflower florets. Roast until tender.
No Crispy & Crunchy Coating Mix? No problem! Simply toss chicken fillets with Buffalo Wing Seasoning; bake, then toss in prepared buffalo sauce (Step 2 above).
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Looking for a fancy date night on a dime? Look no further than these juicy, tender ground beef patties doused in rich, tangy Béarnaise sauce. They’re ready in just 15 minutes with almost no cleanup required! Top each steak with 1⁄4 cup of Rosemary Garlic Mushrooms for an even more elevated dining experience at home.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup steamed or roasted veggies.
Ingredients
1⁄2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef
1 egg
1⁄4 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
1 tbspBeef & Steak Seasoning
2 slices French bread
1⁄4 cupBéarnaise Sauce
Preparation
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush with oil.
In a large bowl, combine beef with egg, breadcrumbs, and rub. Form into two patties.
Grill patties with lid closed, 4–5 min per side, until cooked through. While the patties are cooking, grill bread 1 min per side.
Top each bread slice with Salisbury steak patty. Drizzle each patty with 2 tbsp of sauce.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 400, Fat 21 g (Saturated 10 g, Trans 1 g), Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 26 g.
Tips
No grill? Pan fry patties in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat in 1⁄2 tbsp of oil, 4–5 min per side. Toast bread right on the pan or in the toaster, if desired.
Prepare Bearnaise Sauce the night before and reheat in the microwave until warm, whisking every 30 seconds.
Swap panko breadcrumbs for 1⁄2 pkg Crispy & Crunchy Coating Mix.
