50 pieces 50 ways #6 BBQ McNugget Pizza

Yo homeslice, You ready to watch the big game? or go to that banging party? or celebrate your soccer practice? wait.. you don't got any food? No problem, I got you covered.

BBQ McNugget Pizza

Serves 2-3 people ( or 1 hungry person!)

Difficulty: man-child friendly

Ingredients

6-7 Mcnuggets, cut into quarters ~(1 cup)

½ medium red onions, diced (½ - 1 cups )

1 cup parmesan cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese

½ cup white cheddar cheese

1 package of pizza dough (Traders Joe’s Plain Pizza Dough (16 oz (1lb ))

1 tablespoon of dried basil

1 clove of garlic diced

2/3 cups of BBQ sauce 

flour

olive oil

Option’s for the OGs

A. Use a pizza stone! If you want your pizza crust to have those baked cripsy delicious edges, you really need one. #game changer

B. Use fresh basil, 1-4 leaves of fresh basil cut into strips.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 °F.

2. Add flour to a greased sheet pan or pizza stone. Open the dough and put it on the surface so it has time to reach room temperature.

3. Warm the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken mcnuggets, and cook until those suckers are lightly browned (5-10 minutes, depending on how old your nuggets are). 

4. Once they are browned, put them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce and completely coat them.

5. Go back to the dough, and spread it out. If you are a square make it into a square, but if you are a circle make it into a circle. The shape is up too you! Adventure!

6. Once the dough is shaped, spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over pizza dough. Sprinkle the onions, parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese over the top of pizza evenly.

7. Bake the pizza for 20 minutes or until the cheese bubbles. Sprinkle with chopped basil and cut the pizza into pieces.

Enjoy! Cowabunga

50 pieces 50 ways #5 McStuffing

Just in time for Thanksgiving. Stuff it in your turkey or straight into your mouth. note: if you stuff it in a turkey, make sure it's not alive. 

Difficulty: man-child friendly 

20-30 quartered chicken Mcnuggets

1  cup cubed whole wheat bread

3 cups cubed white bread

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chopped celery

2 1/2 teaspoons dried sage

1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 Granny smith apple, cored and chopped

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup minced fresh basil

3/4 cup chicken stock

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.

2.In a large skillet, cook the onions over medium heat until browned. Add the Mcnuggets and cook until the white parts are lightly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.

3.Pour mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apples, dried cranberries, and basil. Drizzle with chicken stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Spoon it into turkey

Enjoy! And don’t forget to loosen your belt. 

50 pieces 50 ways #4 McBruschetta

feeling classy? need to impress some fine ladies? Not sure what to bring to the boss's black tie event?
have some left over Chicken Mcnuggets? Try this.

10 Chicken Mcnuggets
4 ripe roma Tomato
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper to taste


1. If you are an OG, you can parboil the tomatoes to remove the skin. If you are lazy, skip to step 2. To barboil, place the tomatoes in boiling hot water which has just been removed from the burner. Drain them, then use a knife to remove the skins.

2. Preheat the oven to 450°F  and make sure the top rack is in place on the oven.

3. Quarter the tomatoes, and remove the skin and juices. Finely dice those bad boys, then place them in a bowl with the garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Mix and then add the basil leaves. Salt and pepper to taste.

4. Coat one side of each nugget with olive oil. Place the nuggets on the baking sheet oil side down. Place the nuggets on the top rack and toast them in the oven for 5-6 minutes.   They should be lightly browned.

5. Put the nuggets on the serving tray oil side up. Use a spoon to place the tomatoes unto the nuggets. Or if you want, put them in a bowl near the tray and people can do it them selves. Fancy!

Enjoy! Pinkys up, side to side.

50 pieces 50 ways #3 McChicken Stir-fry

A twist on a simple favorite

Difficulty: man-child friendly
Serves 2, or 1 hungry person

Ingredients

9 Chicken Mcnuggets, cut in half 

1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, then cut in half

1.5 cup  broccoli, cut into florets

0.5 yellow onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, diced

Stir-fry sauce

oil

OG options for stir-fry sauce:

4 tablespoons soy sauce

1  teaspoons ground ginger

0.5 teaspoons garlic powder

1. Place Mcnuggets in the stir-fry sauce in a tupperware, so they are completely submerged. You can let it sit for 30 minutes, or just skip to the next step.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil on medium heat in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic and lightly brown. Add Mcnuggets and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from wok and keep warm. 

3. Heat 1 tablespoons of cooking oil on medium heat. Add broccoli, onions, and bell peppers. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until crisp and tender. 

4. Return Mcnuggets to stir-fry and add remaining stir fry sauces. Cook until warm. 

Enjoy! Wok and roll!     

50 pieces 50 ways #2 Mckatsu Ramen

Feeling cold? Time for a good breakfast or late night snack

serves: 1
difficulty: man-child friendly

Ingredients
3-4 Chicken Mcnuggets
1 package of your favorite instant ramen noodles (Top Ramen recommended)

OG options:
1 egg
1 sprigs of green onions (chopped, diced)
1-1.5 cup of frozen veggies (e.i. peas, carrots, broccoli)
1-1.5 cup of fresh veggies (e.i. peas carrots, broccoli mushrooms, bok choy)


1. Bring 2 cups of water to boil. If you are using any fresh or frozen veggies add them now and add 2-3 more minutes for boiling until they become soft.

2. Add noodles and boil until soft (approximately 3 minutes). Stir occasionally. If you are using an egg, add it about a minute or two after putting in the noodles.

3. Microwave Chicken Mcnuggets if they are cold for 1-2 minutes.

4. Remove from heat, stir in seasoning (use as much as makes you happy) and if desired, add green onions. You can flavor with soy sauce or hot sauce, if you want more flavor.  Transfer to bowl and top with Mcnuggets.

Enjoy! but watch out for any hidden ninjas!

50 Pieces 50 ways #1 Chicken Nugget Quesadilla

At McDonalds, you can get 50 pieces of nuggets for $10. After a harrowing night, I purchased 100, and only 50 were eaten. Therefore, to honor this deal and use the leftover nuggets, I present the first in my series: 50 pieces 50 ways

Serves 1

Difficulty: man-child friendly

Ingredients:

3-4 Chicken McNuggets: cut into strips

Large Flour Tortilla

Grated cheese – any combination white cheddar, mild or sharp cheddar, or  monterey jack is recommended

Optional:

Guacamole or Avocados

Fresh tomatoes, onions, or lettuce, diced

Salsa

1. Put 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of oil on your pan, spread it around, and set the stove to medium-low heat.

2. Place the tortilla on the pan and flip a couple of times until pockets begin to form in the tortilla.

3. Add chicken nuggets, cheese, and any other ingredients you wish. Spread out the fillings on the tortilla, so it is not too thick in any one region. Set the stove to medium heat.

4. When the cheese is melted (after about a minute), use your spatula to fold the tortilla in half. The tortilla should be sufficiently brown on either side. If not, you can raise the temperature and flip until brown.

Enjoy or Else!