Bold Stripes, Bright Stars & BBQs

Each year American Independence Day is celebrated on the 4th of July with parades, fireworks, and Food Town’s favorite – BBQs with family and friends. Make Your Food Town your go-to for everything you need for your July 4th celebration. Along with quality meats, fresh produce, a bonanza of beverages, shop Food Town for your bag Ice, Propane Tanks, foil pans (to make clean up a breeze), and the best prices on paper goods! Whether you’re planning a super fun Hot Dog bar, grilling Baby Back Ribs, looking for new inspiration to an old favorite like corn on the cob, need that delicious red, white and blue dessert (because the day calls for a big finish!), or a refreshing drink to keep your gatherers cool and quenched, your Food Town has you covered. Visit our Pinterest board for all your July 4th recipes. Don’t forget your Food Town offers some of the top Beer and Wine brands – from Miller Lite or Bud Light to Shiner Bock or Dos Equis – we have them at all-star prices to make your celebration a hit. Want a Blue Ribbon Type of Day? Here are some suggestions compliments of a Food Town staple – Blue Ribbon Brand Sausage and Bacon: Big Fat Bacon Sliders

Small but sinful burgers dripping with bacon flavor. Yield: 4 Servings Source: The Pioneer Woman RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices of Blue Ribbon Hickory Smoked Bacon
• 2 pounds Ground Beef
• 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Or Other Seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• ¼ cups Barbecue Sauce
• 8 slices (shavings) Cheese: Cheddar, Jack, Etc.
• 8 whole Dinner Rolls (or Slider Rolls)

COOKING DIRECTIONS Combine meat with all seasoning ingredients. Knead with hands to combine. Form into small-to-medium sized balls. Cut slices of Blue Ribbon Hickory Smoked Bacon in half lengthwise. Wrap one half around ball of hamburger, pulling slightly to keep taut. Smooth to secure seam. Repeat with other half of the Blue Ribbon Hickory Smoked Bacon, ending seam in the same place. Place patties, bacon seam side down, on a baking pan with a drip tray sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Press gently on each patty to flatten as much as you can without squeezing meat out of the edges. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to firm. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush each patty liberally with barbecue sauce. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until Blue Ribbon Hickory Smoked Bacon is cooked to your specifications. Remove from oven and lay a cheese shaving on each patty. Serve on a roll with your choice of toppings/condiments. Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs

Source: Real Housemoms RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 6 slices of Blue Ribbon Hickory Smoked Bacon, cooked, crisp, and crumbled
• 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
• Paprika, for garnish

COOKING DIRECTIONS Slice the hard boiled eggs in half, lengthwise Remove the yolks and put them in a mixing bowl Mash the egg yolks with a fork Add the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, ground mustard, and sugar to the mashed egg yolks and stir until well combined Mix in the jalapenos and Blue Ribbon Bacon Put the mixture in a Ziploc bag and cut a small hole in the corner of the bag Fill each egg hole with the mixture Sprinkle with paprika Chill until ready to serve