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We previewed these recipes at BlogHer, an event where the country’s top female bloggers connect and explore the hottest trends. Some recipes feature our newest Hillshire Farm products that will be available soon!

Introducing Gourmet Creations

Gourmet Creations are pre-cooked sausage links made with premium cuts of meat and fresh seasonings. Prepared in four chef-inspired flavors, they add a touch of gourmet to your every day.

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Grilled Essentials are fire-grilled, high quality chicken breasts that heat in just 60 seconds. And with five pre-seasoned flavors, you can enjoy warm grilled chicken on a salad or sandwich exactly the way you like it.

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Turkey Lettuce Wrap with Mango Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mango
    1/4 cup chopped fresh kiwi
    1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple
    1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
    1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro
    2 ounces Hillshire Farm® Deli Select® Lower Sodium Honey Roasted Turkey Breast
    2 leaves butter or curly leaf lettuce

Directions:

1. Combine mango, kiwi, pineapple, lime jiuce and cilantro; mix lightly.

2. Fill lettuce with turkey slices and mango mixture. Roll-up. Serve immediately.

Chicken Sausage and Lemon Fettuccine

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Hillshire Farm Chicken Hardwood Smoked Sausage
    8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1 cup cherry tomatoes
    1 cup frozen peas, thawed, drained
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cut sausage in 1/4" slices; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and keep warm.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot; add sausage. Cook, stirring frequetly for 4 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned. Add garlic; cook stirring consistantly 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and peas and lemon juice, cook and stir for 2 minutes.

3. Stir in fettuccine and oregano; toss lightly. Top with shredded cheese.

Winter Wonderland (Turkey and Cranberry Delight)

Ingredients

  • 5 slices Hillshire Farm Deli Select® Ultra Thin Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    2 slices Italian loaf bread, toatsed
    2 heaping tablespoons of cranberry sauce
    3 thinly sliced apples
    Several leaves of baby arugula
    1 Tbsp. whole cream cheese
    2 slices of tomato
     

Directions:

1. Spread one piece of bread with the cream cheese and the other slice of bread with the cranberry sauce.

2. Add your turkey breast, apple slices and tomato slices.

3. Top with a handful of baby arugula leaves. Enjoy!

 

Texas Fiesta Roll Up

Ingredients

  • - Hillshire Farm Deli Select® Ultra Thin Lower Sodium Smoked Ham
    - Sandwich wrap (for bread base) or tortilla
    - Cream cheese sperad (cream cheese, green onion, taco seasoning)
    - Tortilla chip shreds, for a crunch
    - Lettuce shreds
    - Diced tomato
    - Colby Jack cheese

Directions:

1. Spread cream cheese mixed with dry taco seasoning onto tortilla/wrap.

2. Top with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and tortialla chips (crunched up and spread on top).

3. Roll up and enjoy! This is yummy with sour cream, black beans, guacamole and even salsa!

 

The Sunshine Pocket

Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Hillshire Farm Deli Select® Ultra Thin Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    1 pita
    6 small spnach leaves
    1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
    1 tsp. low-cal mayo, optional
    Vinaigrette dressing

Directions:

1. Place spinach leaves inside pita.

2. Top with 4 slices of roasted turkey breast.

3. Place oranges on top (6-8 pieces).

4. Sprinkle lightly with vinaigrette dressing.

The Italian Stunner

Ingredients

  • Hillshire Farm Deli Selectâ Ultra Thin Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey Brest
    Smoked Gouda
    Carmalized onions
    Prosciutto
    Arugula
    Italian bread

Directions:

1. First the bread.

2. Followed by slices of turkey on each piece.

3. Add the caramelized onions.

4. Then the Gouda.

5. Then the arugula.

6. And top if off with the prosciutto.

Strawberry Lower Sodium Turkey Wrap
Strawberry Lower Sodium Turkey Wrap

Ingredients

  • 1 whole wheat tortilla (8-inch)
    1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
    4 slices Hillshire Farm® Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey
    1/4 cup strawberry slices
    1 tablespoon chopped red onion
    1 teaspoon poppy seed salad dressing
    1/4 teaspoon chopped toasted pecans (optional)

Directions:

1. Top tortilla with turkey, spinach, strawberries and red onion. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing and top with pecans, if desired.

2. Roll-up and serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

Cuban-Style Ham Sandwich
Cuban-Style Ham Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 whole wheat French bread roll, split
    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    1 lettuce leaf
    2 slices Hillshire Farm® Ultra Thin Lower Sodium Smoked Ham
    1 slice Swiss cheese, cut in half diagonally
    6 slices dill pickle  

Directions:

Spread both sides of roll with mustard. Top one side with lettuce, ham, cheese and pickles. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Tip: To serve warm. Wrap sandwich in foil and bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until sandwich is warm and cheese is melted.

 

Lower Sodium Ham and Turkey Wrap
Ham and Turkey Wrap

Ingredients

  • 2 slices Hillshire Farm® Deli Select® Ultra Thin Lower Sodium Honey Ham
    2 slices Hillshire Farm® Deli Select® Ultra Thin Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
    ½ teaspoon garlic and herb salt substitute
    1 large (8-9”) whole grain tortilla
    ½     cup mixed salad greens
    ¼     cup chopped tomato

Directions:

1.   Combine sour cream and salt substitute. Spread on tortilla to within ½ inch of edge.
2.    Sprinkle with salad greens and tomato. Top with ham and turkey.
3.   Tightly roll up tortilla. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mango Chicken Spinach Salad
Mango Chicken Spinach Salad

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
    1/3 cup apricot low sugar preserves
    3 tablespoons cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    Salad:
    1 pkg. Hillshire Farm® Chicken Smoked Sausage
    1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
    1 6 oz. bag baby spinach
    1 mango, peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
    ¼ small red onion, cut into thin strips
    2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted (optional)

Directions:

  1. For dressing: Combine apricot preserves, cider vinegar and oil in a small bowl; whisk until blended. Set aside.
  2. Cut sausage into ¼” slices. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add sausage and peppers and cook, stirring frequently 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  3. Combine spinach, mango and onion in a large bowl. Add dressing mixture and chicken sausage and peppers; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving: Serving size: about 1-1/3 cups, Calories: 240, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 45 mg, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fiber: 4g, Sodium: 570 mg, Protein: 11g

Good source of vitamin C , vitamin A, protein, iron and fiber

Recipe Nutrition Calculation: All recipes were nutritionally analyzed using nutrient values provided by Genesis, Version 9.1 (ESHA Research), or were provided by manufacturers. The analysis does not include optional ingredients and is based on a single serving.

Chicken Margherita Pita Pizzas
Chicken Margherita Pita Pizzas

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Hillshire Farm® Chicken Smoked Sausage
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    4 whole wheat pita bread rounds (without pockets)
    4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
    1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded low fat Italian cheese blend
    ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut sausages into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl.

2. Spread each pita bread with olive oil mixture; top with tomatoes, sausage, cheese and basil.

3. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and sausage is hot.

Nutrition per serving: Serving size:1/4 of pizza, Calories: 140, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 25 mg, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fiber: 2g, Sodium: 410 mg, Protein: 9g

Good source of protein.

Recipe Nutrition Calculation: All recipes were nutritionally analyzed using nutrient values provided by Genesis, Version 9.1 (ESHA Research), or were provided by manufacturers. The analysis does not include optional ingredients and is based on a single serving.

Chicken Smoked Sausage Fajitas
Chicken Smoked Sausage Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz.) Hillshire Farm® Chicken Smoked Sausage
    2 each: large green and red bell pepper, cut into strips
    2 each: large green and red bell pepper, cut into strips
    1 large onion, thinly sliced
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    6 whole wheat tortillas, warmed (8 inch)
    3 cups shredded lettuce

Directions:

1. Cut sausage into ¼” slices. Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Add sausage, peppers, onion, cumin and lime juice; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through.

2. Heat tortillas according to package directions.

3. Spoon sausage and vegetable mixture onto tortillas, top with lettuce and roll up. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition per serving: Serving size:1 filled tortilla, Calories: 290, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 45 mg, Carbohydrates: 35g, Fiber: 5g, Sodium: 700 mg, Protein: 15g

Good Source of Vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, fiber, and Iron

Recipe Nutrition Calculation: All recipes were nutritionally analyzed using nutrient values provided by Genesis, Version 9.1 (ESHA Research), or were provided by manufacturers. The analysis does not include optional ingredients and is based on a single serving.

Chicken Smoked Sausage with Cous Cous
Chicken Smoked Sausage with Cous Cous

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz.) Hillshire Farm® Hardwood Chicken Smoked Sausage
    1-1/2 cups water
    3 medium red apples, chopped (about 3 cups)
    1/2 cup seedless raisins
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 cup cous cous
    1/4 cup sliced green onion
    2 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cut sausage into 1/2” pieces. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add sausage and cook, stirring frequently 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
  2. Add water, apple, raisins and cinnamon to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in cous cous and green onion. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds, before serving, if desired.

Nutrition per serving: Serving size: 1/6, Calories: 290, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 45 mg, Carbohydrates: 44g, Fiber: 4g, Sodium: 530 mg, Protein: 14g

Good Source of protein, fiber and vitamin C

Recipe Nutrition Calculation: All recipes were nutritionally analyzed using nutrient values provided by Genesis, Version 9.1 (ESHA Research), or were provided by manufacturers. The analysis does not include optional ingredients and is based on a single serving.

Winter Country Soup
Winter Country Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Hillshire Farm® Turkey Smoked Sausage
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped shallots
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into½” pieces
  • 8 cups chopped fresh turnip greens
  • 2 cups frozen whole kernel yellow corn
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed, drained
  • 8 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta

Directions:

  1. Cut sausage into ¼” slices.  Melt butter in 5-6 quart pan or stockpot over medium-high heat.  Cook sausage, shallots and red bell pepper, stirring occasionally until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. 
  2. Add turnip greens and cook, stirring gently until greens wilt, about 3 minutes.  Stir in corn, beans, vegetable broth and cayenne pepper.  Bring to a boil. 
  3. Stir in orzo pasta.  Return soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 30 minutes

Nutrition per serving: Serving size: about 1-1/3 cups each, Calories: 220, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Carbohydrates: 32g, Fiber: 6g, Sodium: 650 mg, Protein: 12g Recipe

Good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, fiber and protein.

Nutrition Calculation: All recipes were nutritionally analyzed using nutrient values provided by Genesis, Version 9.1 (ESHA Research), or were provided by manufacturers. The analysis does not include optional ingredients and is based on a single serving.

Turkey Lit'l Smokies® in Peach BBQ Sauce
Turkey Lit'l Smokies in Peach BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 pkgs. Hillshire Farm® Turkey Lit’l Smokies®
  • 1 can (15 ounces) peaches in extra light syrup
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:

1. Open package of Lit’l Smokies® and drain off any liquid. Set aside.

2. Place undrained peaches, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, cinnamon and ginger in blender container. Cover and process until smooth.

3. Place peach sauce and Lit’l Smokies® in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer over low heat 5 minutes.

4. Carefully pour mixture into a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Cover; heat on low for 30-40 minutes or until flavors are blended.

Nutrition per serving: serving size: about 4 sausages and ¼ cup peach barbecue sauce, Calories: 80, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 0g, Sodium: 400 mg, Protein: 7g

Good source of protein

Recipe Nutrition Calculation: All recipes were nutritionally analyzed using nutrient values provided by Genesis, Version 9.1 (ESHA Research), or were provided by manufacturers. The analysis does not include optional ingredients and is based on a single serving.

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