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Best BBQ Sauce Pairings With Food Other Than Ribs

In this article, you will find some of the best foods for barbecue sauce that do not involve ribs. If your interest and taste buds are piqued, keep reading to find new ways to add your favorite flavor to dishes you never thought would taste this good.

Grilled cheese with barbecue sauce is the ultimate comfort food.

You know that grilled cheese on its own is an amazing meal that is quick and easy. It provides warmth and nourishment, and you can eat it time and again. Try it with a variety of cheeses and breads. Here is a recipe for you to make it even better with barbecue sauce.

SWEET AND SPICY CARAMELIZED ONION & BBQ GRILLED CHEESE

Ingredients:

8 slices ciabatta, Italian, or 8 slices challah

4 slices cheddar cheese

4 slices Monterey Jack pepper cheese or 4 slices other spicy cheese

1 large red onion, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons softened butter, divided

2-4 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Directions:

Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and stir occasionally until color changes to slightly brown and taste is sweet, about 10-15 minutes. Remove onions from skillet and set aside.

Spread 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter onto one side of each slice of bread.

Divide barbecue sauce evenly among 4 of the slices and spread evenly opposite the butter side. Lay cheddar cheese on top of sauce. Divide caramelized onion among the sandwiches, then top with pepper jack. Finish assembly by placing remaining bread slices on top. The butter sides of the bread should both be on the outside of the sandwiches.

Place 2 sandwiches in the skillet and cook sandwiches two at a time, flipping when bread is golden brown on one side and cheese begins to melt. If cheese is not melting quickly enough, place a lid over the pan or use a heavy skillet to place on top and press the sandwiches down.

Bread pudding will warm your heart and soul.

When you think of bread pudding, you likely imagine it in the traditional form – sweet. But what about adding in some bolder flavors? Barbecue sauce anyone? This recipe is sure to please.

BBQ CHICKEN AND APPLE BREAD PUDDING

Ingredients:

1 package (8 ½ ounces) cornbread/muffin mix

6 tablespoons butter, divided

1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced

⅔ cup barbecue sauce, divided

2 cups diced cooked chicken

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup half-and-half cream

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1-¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 small green apple, peeled and diced

Minced chives

Directions:

Prepare cornbread according to package directions and bake using a greased and floured 8-in. square baking pan. Cool. Reduce oven setting to 375°. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce over chicken; toss to coat.

Cube cornbread. Microwave remaining butter, covered, on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Whisk in eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Add caramelized onions. Pour egg mixture over cornbread cubes. Add chicken, cheese and apple. Toss gently to combine.

Pour mixture into a greased 8-in. square or 1-1/2-quart baking dish; bake until bubbly and top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Drizzle remaining barbecue sauce over bread pudding. Sprinkle with chives.

How about upping your burger game?

Have you ever tried barbecue sauce on a freshly grilled burger? It adds an extra zing to a classic. What about in the burger? Mix some barbecue sauce in with the ground beef as you are forming the burger patties. Grill them to perfection. Throw on a side of home fries and some mac salad or coleslaw. You have a great meal for any day of the week. Don’t forget some extra barbecue sauce for dipping, too.

Try Country Sweet barbecue sauce today.

Country Sweet sauces began over 40 years ago in Rochester, New York. The sauces quickly became popular and sought after in the local area. You can choose one of these sweet and tangy sauces in mild, hot, and of course, the delicious barbecue flavor. Your mouth will thank you.