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Mac ‘n Cheese ‘n Chicken Bites

How do you dress up that no-name box of mac 'n cheese you just found in the back of the cupboard? Keystone Chicken to the rescue! Our Mac 'n Cheese 'n Chicken Bites recipe will have you going from basic to fantastic! It's quick, easy and the perfect appetizer for your next family get-together.

mac n cheese n chicken bites

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Chicken
3 cups mac ‘n cheese, homemade or store-bought
1 1/2 cups Panko
2 large eggs, beaten

Cook macaroni and cheese to package directions. Add Keystone Chicken to macaroni and cheese and mix well. Place mixture in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using an ice cream scooper or large spoon, scoop cooled mac ‘n cheese mixture into a 1-1/2 to 2-inch diameter balls.
Take one ball at a time, dip into the egg mixture, then dredge in Panko breadcrumbs, pressing to coat fully.
Place balls on a cookie sheet, cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.
Serve immediately with your favorite dip!

Honey Mustard Shredded Chicken Sandwich

All it takes is a bit 'o honey and a dash of brown mustard, to step up the classic shredded chicken sandwich! Perfect sandwich to sweeten up your tailgating party.

Honey Mustard Shredded Chicken Sandwich

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Chicken
1/2 cup Honey
4 Tbsp Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Water

Mix honey, mustard, onions and water. Pour mixture into large sauce pan.
Add Keystone chicken to sauce pan and toss with sauce.
Cook on medium for 10 minutes until heated through

Bitz of Ritz Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Puttin' on the Ritz - or should we say puttin' in the Ritz. Either way, you'll crack the picky eater at your next family gathering.

Ritz Shredded Chicken Sandwich

28 oz can Keystone Chicken
1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed
3/4 stick butter, melted
6 fresh buns

In a large bowl, mix the soup and the sour cream until well blended. Fold in the Keystone chicken.
Add into a large fry pan. Top with cracker crumbs and poppy seed (if using). Drizzle melted butter over the top of the crumbs.
Heat on medium for 10 minutes or until heated throughout.

Quick Good Luck Pork and Sauerkraut

It's said that eating pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day brings good luck for the upcoming year. Whether you're ringing in the new year or making a batch for the whole family on a summer Sunday, you'll have this meal on the table in under 10 minutes … lucky for you and your family!

Pork and Sauerkraut

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Pork
vegetable oil (optional)
2 pounds sauerkraut, undrained
1 small yellow onion, peeled and minced
1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
mashed potatoes, for serving (optional)
applesauce, for serving (optional)

Heat a tablespoon or two of oil in a skillet.
Add the Keystone Pork, sauerkraut, including the brine, onion and apple in the skillet. You may need to add up to 2 cups water if your kraut is fairly dry. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook medium until warm throughout.
Serve in bowls over mashed potatoes, or with applesauce on the side, if desired.

BBQ On A Stick

With or without the lollipop stick, these kid-friendly bite-sized BBQ sandwich pockets are the perfect snack for your on-the-go family. Add your favorite BBQ sauce to recipe ready Keystone Beef, pork or chicken for a meal that tastes delicious hot or cold.

BBQ on a Stick recipe from Keystone Meats

1 can (14.5 oz.) Keystone Pork, drained
1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls
¾ cup barbecue sauce
12 lollipop sticks

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium bowl, mix the barbecue sauce and Keystone Pork together until combined. Set aside.
Roll out the crescent roll dough on a cookie sheet, and pinch the seams back together.
With a knife, cut the dough into three strips, lengthwise, and into 4 strips vertically, to make 12 squares. Spoon about a tablespoon of barbecue pork filling into each square. Pinch the edges of the dough square together, to enclose the pork filling.
Place the ball seam side down. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly, then insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each.

Skillet Beef Hash

Skillet Beef Hash, one of our one-skillet recipes, cooks as easily on top of the stove as it does over a campfire. And because the main ingredients in this recipe are fully cooked, you'll have dinner ready in under 15 minutes!

One-skillet beef hash is perfect for the campfire

1 can (28oz) Keystone Beef, undrained
4 tbsp liquid from can of Keystone Beef
½ medium onion, diced
2 cans (15 oz) potatoes, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Add 4 tablespoons of broth from Keystone Beef to medium skillet set over medium heat. Add in the onions and garlic, cook until tender about 3 minutes.
Add diced potatoes and Keystone Beef and cook until the beef is heated throughout - about 10 minutes. Stirring frequently. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Classic Keystone Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Creamy, warm and delicious! This classic Keystone shredded chicken sandwich is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters in the family. So easy to make, just add recipe ready, fully cooked Keystone Chicken and a can of cream of soup and this quick and easy recipe will be ready to serve in under 15 minutes!

Shredded chicken sandwich recipe from Keystone Meats

28 oz can Keystone Chicken
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup dry stuffing mix, crushed
6 hamburger buns

Add Keystone Chicken with juices to pan and warm over medium heat.
Shred chicken with a fork. Add stuffing mix.
Heat thoroughly for 5-10 minutes while stirring.
Serve with buns and a side of your favorite pickles.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Savory and hearty pies are great for any time of the year. Have the family running to the dinner table with these chicken (or turkey) pot pies. And when you use recipe ready Keystone Chicken, you cut prep in half!

Chicken Pot Pie recipe from Keystone Meats

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Chicken (or Turkey)
1 large size refrigerator biscuits
2 package (14 oz) frozen mixed vegetables

In a saucepan or microwave, heat Keystone Chicken and the frozen vegetables until warm throughout.
Use all the juices in the can. Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish and place the uncooked biscuits on top.
Bake in the oven according to directions on biscuit package.

Beef Taco Salad

Shake up your Taco Tuesday with a beef taco salad. It’s made with our fully cooked ground beef, so there’s no cooking required! Warm, tasty and quick to satisfy everyone!

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Ground Beef, drained
1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped
1 large tomato, chopped in large pieces
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 (8oz) package shredded cheddar cheese

Heat Keystone Ground Beef in a skillet. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl.
Top with tortilla chips and your favorite Mexican toppings (sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce and salsa). Prep time is under 20 minutes!

Roasted Pork with Sauerkraut

Try this quick and easy Roasted Pork and Sauerkraut recipe, and you'll have dinner on the table in less than 10 minutes! Forget about roasting pork all day long, when you use recipe ready all natural Keystone pork you'll cut your meal prep in half.

1 can (28oz) Keystone Pork
1 can/bag vat cured sauerkraut (approx. 20-28 oz)

Heat together on a stovetop or in a microwave. (May need to add half a cup of water to facilitate heating.)
Excellent with mashed potatoes, spaetzle, or dumplings.

Sloppy Jose

Perfect for a picnic at the beach or just a summer supper in the backyard. It's a sloppy joe with a Mexican kick - you decide how much spice your family can handle! Viva la Sloppy Jose!

sloppy jose

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Ground Beef
1 large Onion, diced
2 cups Taco sauce
1 can (8oz) Jalapeño, drained and diced
2 cups Cheddar, shredded
8 Hamburger buns

Saute diced onion in large skillet
Drain and add beef until heated
Stir in taco sauce and jalapenos; reduce heat to low
Simmer for for 6-8 minutes, stirring regularly
Add shredded cheese and serve on hamburger bun or over tortilla chips

Hearty Beef & Noodles

This warm and hearty dish is great for long winter nights. The rich flavors from Keystone's beef will please the whole family. The cooking time and prep time is minimal, freeing your evening to other important tasks...like spending time with your family! Our all natural beef is made with only two ingredients, making this a delicious but simple meal to prepare and enjoy!

Beef and Noodles

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Beef, shredded
3 cans (27 oz) Keystone Beef Broth or 1/2 (8 oz) jar Keystone Beef Soup Base
16 oz bag egg noodles
1/2 tsp garlic salt (optional)
2 Tbsp flour

Bring beef with juices and broth to a boil in a large pan.
Add 2 Tbsp of flour to a bag of noodles and shake through.
Add noodles (with flour) to beef and broth.
Reduce heat, stir and simmer until noodles are tender.
Serve over mashed potatoes.

Beefy Potato Fritters

We’ve taken the common potato fritter and “queued” it up with Keystone Beef and BBQ sauce to make a robust side dish that’s perfect for any time of the year! A special thank you to Candy B. one of our “Beef Up Family Time Recipe Contest” finalists!

1 can (14.5 oz) Keystone Beef, finely chopped
3 medium (5 to 6 oz each) potatoes, shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion (both white and green parts)
1/4 cup bottled or homemade hickory barbecue sauce
1/4 cup canola oil

Place Keystone Beef, potatoes, onion and barbecue sauce in a large mixing bowl and mix well to evenly combine ingredients.
Divide into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot (but not smoking).
Add balls and flatten each with a spatula to become a fritter shape. Fry 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden in color.
Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.

Beef and Gorgonzola Tarragon Salad

Although this may be one of our simplest salad recipes, it has a nice complexity of taste when the Gorgonzola cheese blends with the Tarragon! A special thank you to Sherri W. one of our “Beef Up Family Time Recipe Contest” finalists!

1 can (14.5 oz) Keystone Beef
4 cups artisan lettuce
4 radishes, sliced
4 oz tarragon dressing
2-4 oz gorgonzola cheese, shredded

Add lettuce and radishes to a large mixing bowl.
Pour in dressing and toss. Make sure all lettuce leaves are evenly coated.
Plate salad on 4 salad plates. Top each plate with beef and gorgonzola cheese.

Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla

You'll love how easy this chicken quesadilla recipe "can" be. Keep it simple or make it your own by adding any filling you may find in your fridge or pantry.

1 can (14.5 oz) Keystone Chicken
1 bag of Cheddar Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Sour cream
Tortillas 6-8

Place cheese on one tortilla and then layer with some Keystone Chicken and then cheese again. Place into a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Place another tortilla over top. Wait till bottom gets browned then flip and heat until that side gets browned and cheese is melted throughout.
Use a pizza cutter to cut into triangles. Serve with sour cream on the side.

The Best (and Easiest) Gravy

This might be the easiest gravy recipe you've ever used! Just three ingredients and in less than 10 minutes you'll have a tasty addition to mashed potatoes, egg noodles and open roast beef sandwiches. Try it tonight!

3 tsp. either Keystone Chicken Base or Keystone Beef Base
3 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup flour

Dissolve either Keystone Chicken or Beef Base into 3 cups of boiling water.
Slowly add flour into remaining cup of cold water. Whisk out lumps of flour.
Slowly whisk flour/water into boiling soup base. Simmer and whisk until thick. 2-3 minutes.

Quick & Easy Pot Roast

Tired of waiting for hours as your roast beef slow cooks? Now you can get the same tender and flavorful meal in just 30 minutes by using fully cooked Keystone Beef. Our recipe is so quick and easy, you'll be able to make pot roast any day of the week.

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Beef, undrained
1 can (27 oz) Keystone Beef Broth (or 2 tsp. Keystone Beef Base in 2 cups water)
1 small package baby carrots
1/2 onion, sliced
6 potatoes, cubed into large chunks
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350º, add Keystone Beef (undrained), Keystone Beef Base in water and all ingredients.
Cook until vegetables are tender about 30 minutes.

Sautéed Onion Pulled Pork Sandwich

Impromptu family get together? Practice running late? Relax, we've got you covered with one of our easiest recipes! Just three items: one can of recipe ready Keystone Pork, BBQ sauce, onions and buns gives you a meal in under 5 minutes! That's it!

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Pork
6-8 oz BBQ sauce
2 hamburger buns
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter

In a frying pan add butter and onions, sauté on medium heat until onions are clear.
In a medium pan, empty entire can of Keystone Pork - including juice and add BBQ sauce.
Simmer on low and stir uncovered until sauce reaches desired thickness.
Serve on buns add onions as a topping.

Turkey Pot Pie

We all know that traditionally turkey pot pies are made from Thanksgiving leftovers, but why should you only enjoy this delicious recipe once a year? It's so easy to make, especially when you use a can of our recipe ready all white meat turkey. Nothing fancy, just a flavorful recipe your family will "gobble" up.

turkey pot pie

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Turkey
2 8" pie shells with top crust
2 cups turkey gravy or chicken gravy
2 packages frozen (13-16 oz) or 1 can mixed vegetables

Add turkey evenly to each pie shell.
Add one cup of gravy to each pie shell, as well as mixed vegetables, spread evenly. Season with salt and pepper (optional).
Cover with top crust. Make 4 small fork holes in top crust of pie.
Bake for 40 minutes at 350º, or until gravy bubbles slightly out of the top of pie.

Creamy Chicken and Noodles

You'll love how easy and quick this recipe is to make, while your family will love how creamy and delicious it tastes! All you need is four ingredients and 10 minutes for a hearty meal that's perfect for cooler weather.

creamy chicken and noodles

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Chicken
1 can (14.5 oz) condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
2 cups cooked egg noodles
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

In a large saucepan, prepare soup according to directions.
Add Chicken (including juice) and vegetables.
Cook until vegetables are heated through.
Add noodles.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

What makes this classic noodle casserole recipe so easy to prepare? Well, it's because the recipe uses our fully cooked chicken, of course! And by using only 5 ingredients, you'll go from prep to the dinner table in about 30 minutes.

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Chicken
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
2 cups egg noodles
½ cup Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 400º F.
Boil water and cook egg noodles for 6-8 minutes.
In a casserole dish, mix the drained Keystone Chicken, soup, milk and noodles.
Bake for 20 minutes, then stir and top with cheese. Bake for 5 more minutes until golden brown.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This tangy, creamy dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings! Great dip for your next tailgate or family gathering ... your "fans" won't be disappointed! It's best served hot with tortilla chips and celery sticks.

1 can (28 oz) Keystone Chicken, shredded
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into shallow 1-quart baking dish.
Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Serve warm with tortilla chips or veggies.