sweet chicken bacon wraps

found on foodnetwork.com

made these for the super bowl yesterday. They were a huge hit. Who doesn't love bacon?! 

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 4 breasts) 
• 1 (1-pound) package sliced bacon
• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cut each bacon slice into thirds. Wrap each chicken cube with bacon and secure with a wooden pick. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder. Dredge wrapped chicken in mixture. Coat a rack and broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken wrap on rack in broiler pan. Bake 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

I used 6 chicken breasts and the brown sugar/chili powder mixture was plenty. Also, it seemed to take a lot longer to cook in my oven (maybe 45 minutes?) not sure if it was because I put so many on the pan or if my oven was being lame-o. Just make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through before serving them. obviously. 

ham & swiss sliders

I know I've posted this recipe on my personal blog but thought it appropriate to post it here too for easier access. I served this at Kody's graduation "party" and when we had some friends over to watch the world cup {meh. don't care for soccer.} both times they were DELICIOUS! The second time I settled for general grocery store rolls, and prepackaged ham slices (i know, i know) but surprisingly they turned out pretty good.

ham & swiss sliders

{courtesy of ourrecipeclub.blogspot.com}
24 good white rolls {shirley's in utah has ooey gooey soft rolls thare yummy}
24 pieces good honey ham {first time I used a maple ham--still yummy}
24 small slices swiss cheese {personally I am a huge cheese fan so I don't skimp on the cheese. ever.}
1/3 mayo
1/3 cup miracle whip

{poppy seed sauce}
1 1/2 TBSP poppy seeds
1 1/2 TBSP yellow mustard
1 stick butter, melted
1 TBSP minced onion
1/2 tsp. worschestershire sauce

in a small bowl, mix together mayo & miracle whip. spread into both sides of the center of each roll. place a slice of ham & a slice of swiss inside of each roll. close rolls & place into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. place very close together.

in a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. let sit 10 minutes, or until butter sets slightly. cover with foil & bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. uncover & cook for 2 additional minutes. serve warm.

** sandwiches can me assembled a day ahead & kept in the fridge ready to bake.