Backyard BBQ - Starla's Seasonings, Dips & Mixes

Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix or Backyard BBQ Dip Mix

The Backyard BBQ Dip Mix or Backyard BBQ Seasoning has a perfect flavor of sweet and smoky.
Great sprinkled on ribs, wings, pork chops, fies, chicken breasts or zippy wings, hamburgers, tenderloin, or steaks. Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix makes an easy Chex Mix, or seasoned pretzels or crackers too.

All Natural, No MSG, No Cholesterol, No Trans Fat, No Preservatives, No Gluten, Non-GMO

Starla's Seasonings Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix

Combine 1 package of Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix
1-1/3 cup sour cream (or buttermilk)
2/3 cup Mayonnaise (NOT salad dressing)
Mix and Chill 2 -4 hours or overnight

Serve with fresh veggies, crackers or chips.

ENJOY!!

Seasoned Chicken Wings

You can add new flavors by seasoning your wings or chicken with one of Starla’s Seasoning Mixes.

Go Sweet & Spicy with Mango Chipotle

Spice it up with Buffalo Wing Ranch, Sneaky Dill, Mustard Horseradish or Hot Habanero.

If you prefer a less hot option:

Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Glorious Garlic, Pesto Parmesan, Grandma’s Garden or Peppercorn Ranch

Warm Cheesy Crab, Shrimp or Chicken Dip

Warm Garlic Chicken, Shrimp or Crab Dip

Blend 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ -1 package of Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix 1 cup shredded cheese until well mixed. Place mixture into an oven safe 16 oz baking dish and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or microwave until bubbly hot. Optional– Add 1 cup cooked shredded chicken, lump crabmeat or one 6-ounce can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed.

Enjoy with chips, sliced baguettes, nachos or vegetables.

Starla's Backyard BBQ Seasoned Pork Chop Rub

Starla’sBackyard BBQ Seasoning Mix make an an amazing seasoning to rub or marinate pork chops/

Glorious Garlic Burgers

GOURMET BURGERS: In a bowl, sprinkle Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix to taste over hamburger meat and mix well. Cover bowl and place in a refrigerator for at least two hours. Form into patties and cook.

(Optional: Flatten two patties, put cheese in middle and seal sides)

Backyard BBQ Seasoned Crackers

2 sleeves Saltine crackers

½ cup vegetable or olive oil

⅓ package Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Peppercorn Ranch, Mango Chipotle or Sneaky Dill Seasonings Mix

Mix oil and seasoning. Add crackers and coat.

Let the crackers rest in the oil mixture for at least an hour before baking.

Preheat oven to 250F. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway. Serve after cooling.

Cheesy Potatoes, Church Potatoes or Hash Brown Casserole

,This classic potato casserole otherwise known as Cheesy Potatoes, Church Potatoes, Hash Brown Casserole, or Amish funeral potatoes is a beloved dish for holidays, potlucks, funerals, and parties. Simple, tasty, and comforting every time.

I made this super easy a very flavorful side dish for my family for Easter brunch yesterday.

So many compliments that is was the best potato casserole that was ever made at our family gatherings.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Ingredients

2 cups Westby Coop Creamery sour cream

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

3 Tbsp. Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes Sneaky Dill, Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix , Grandma’s Garden Mix, Glorious Garlic or Peppercorn Ranch

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 small onion, chopped

2 cups crushed cornflakes

1/4 cup Westby Coop Creamery butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix Westby Coop Creamery sour cream, condensed soup, Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes Grandma’s Garden Mix, salt and pepper; stir in potatoes, cheese and onion.

Transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes and melted Westby Coop Creamery butter; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.

Backyard BBQ Chex Mix

Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix CHEX MIX: In small bowl, stir together 1 stick melted butter, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 package Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix

In large microwavable bowl, mix 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup pretzel, 1 cup rye chips, 3 cups Rice Chex, 3 cups Wheat Chex, 3 cups Corn Chex.

Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown.

Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool.

Store in airtight container.

Buffalo Wing Ranch also makes amazing seasoned Pretzels.

Oven Baked Backyard BBQ Shrimp

I can thank my good friend Dan for this terrific new recipe!

Oven Baked Shrimp
1 pound medium Shrimp cleaned. Tails pulled if you like.
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 Tablespoons Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Sneaky DIll, Glorious Garlic, Pesto Parmesan Mix or your favorite Starla’s Seasoning Mix
2 Tablespoons butter halved
Feed 3-4 people. You can add more of the Starla’s Seasonings mix if you like a stronger taste. I found the one tablespoon plenty.
Mix Olive oil and seasoning and pour over shrimp in one gallon ziplock bag. Allow shrimp to rest, toss a few times over one hour. At the end of one hour preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a cookie sheet with sides pour shrimp mixture, make sure it is a single layer. Place cookie sheet with shrimp mixture into oven for 8 minutes. At the end of 8 minutes place butter into shrimp mixture and toss to coat shrimp with butter, then plate shrimp.
Add a bottle of Strongbow gold apple or a nice glass of Cedarburg’s Riesling and enjoy.

Backyard BBQ Smoked Salmon Dip

1/4 pound (4 ounces) smoked salmon, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Westby sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoon Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Glorious Garlic, Sneak Dill, Twisted Tomato, Mustard Horseradish, or Grandma’s Garden Seasoning Mix
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cream the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, Seasoning Mix, salt and pepper to taste.

Add the smoked salmon and mix well. Chill and serve with crackers or as a sandwich spread.

Backyard BBQ Seasoned Venison Sliders

Seasoned Venison Beer Sliders

1/2 lbs. ground pork or beef

1/2 lbs. ground venison

3 tbs. brown sugar

1/2 package of Starla’s Seasoning Mix*

3/4 cup of beer

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine ground venison and pork. Add 1/2 +/- package Starla’s Seasoning Mix, 1/4 cup of beer, brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste. With your hands, mix all
ingredients until well blended. Spray a big baking dish with non-stick spray. Form meat into 8-9 slider sized
patties. Lay patties in one layer into the baking dish. Optional, Sprinkle kosher salt over patties. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, baste patties with 1/2 cup of beer. Continue to bake for 10-15 minutes, or until patties are cooked through. Take baking dish out of the oven, top patties with cheese and cover with aluminum foil. After about 5 minutes, the cheese should be melted. Top with bacon.

*Excellent with Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Glorious Garlic, Peppercorn Ranch, Buffalo Wing Ranch, Habanero, Mustard Horseradish, Twisted Tomato, Grandma’s Garden, or Pizza!

Backyard BBQ Grandma's Chicken and Rice

1 packet Grandma’s Garden Seasoning, Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Sneaky Dill, Peppercorn Ranch or Glorious Garlic Seasoning
1½ cups uncooked long rice
4 chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onions

Grease 16”x11” baking dish. Cover bottom of baking dish with uncooked rice and onions. Place chicken on top of rice. Pour soup and
water over chicken. Sprinkle Sneaky Dill, Grandma’s Garden or Glorious Garlic Seasoning generously over chicken.

Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 375° for 1½ hours.

DO NOT OPEN the foil, or the rice will burn.

Grandma Carol's Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

1/2 packet Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Peppercorn Ranch or Glorious Garlic Mix
8 cups prepared mashed potatoes
3 Tbls. butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 Tbls. of Diced Onion (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease bottom of 9×9-inch glass casserole dish. Use 8 cups of real mashed potatoes. Add Glorious Garlic Mix, butter, sour cream and 1-1/2 cups cheese, and onion. Mix well. Spread mixture into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and bake until bubbly and brown for approximately 20 minutes.

Seasoned Grilled Zucchini

2 medium zucchini, about 8 oz each, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

2-3 Tablespoons of your favorite Starla’s Seasoning Mix – Sneaky Dill Seasoning, Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix, Peppercorn Ranch, Mustard Horseradish, Twisted Tomato, Grandma’s Garden, Mango Chipotle...

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat grill on medium-high. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with oil, red wine vinegar, and Seasoning Mix. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.

Once grill is hot, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates to clean.

Using tongs, place zucchini on grill. Cover and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on high, covered, 2 to 3 minutes more

When zucchini is tender, remove from heat, taste for salt and adjust as needed and eat right away.

Backyard BBQ Seasoned Pretzels

Sneaky Dill Beer Battered Fish

Refrigerate for 2 hours. Wet fillets and cover well with flour. Dip into batter until covered. Fan into oil, so fillets do not stick.

Fry the fish until golden brown, and they flake easily with a fork.

Use Batter for onion rings, chicken strips, pork tenderloin medallions and more

*Sneaky Dill Seasoning is amazing on fish!

Backyard BBQ Seasoned Sweet Potato Chips

Seasoned Sweet Potato Chips:
Large Sweet Potato – washed and scrubbed
Fine sea salt, as desired
Starla’s Backyard BBQ Seasoning. -Sweet Flavors are great too!

-Using a mandolin, slice the potato into very thin slices, with or without the peel.
-Preheat oven to 400F
-Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
-Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the parchment lined baking sheet
-Sprinkle the tops with sea salt, along with seasonings
-Bake in the center of the oven for 10 minutes.
-After 10 minutes, the edges will begin start to crisp and curl up. -Flip each chip over, and return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes, or until desired crispness is reached. *You must continually watch them after you turn them over because they can go from crisp to charred in a matter of minutes.

If using a dehydrator
Arrange the slices into a single layer on the mesh trays, and dry at 155F (High) for approximately 2-3 hours, or until desired crispness is reached.

Backyard BBQ Seasoned Pinwheels

1/2 packet of your choice seasoning (Backyard BBQ, Garden, Sneaky Dill, BLT, Glorious Garlic, Parmesan Pesto, Cheesy Bacon Ranch…)

1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup real mayonnaise
1 package tortilla shells
Shredded cheese
Meat (ham, turkey, corned beef, pastrami, etc.)
Black olives, diced (optional)
Onion, diced (optional)
Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise and Dip Mix.
Spread mixture onto tortilla shells. Cover with your choice of meat topping, shredded cheese, onions and black olives and roll. Refrigerate until firmly set, overnight is best. Slice into pinwheels. Serve.

Backyard BBQ Deviled Eggs

My nephew brings Backyard BBQ Seasoned Deviled Egg to every family function.

Sprinkle to taste your favorite Starla’s Seasoning Mix into your Deviled egg mixture to add extra flavor.

Backyard BBQ as a Seasoning

Backyard BBQ Seasoning makes the most amazing flavoring.

Add to taste to your Wings, French Fries, Burgers, Fish, Chex Mix, Roasted Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Cream Cheese, Mayo, Butter, Oils, Marinades, Breads and Cottage Cheese and more.

Backyard BBQ Hummus

Hummus

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR #1 & #2 Place Grand Champion of Very Vegan

1 can (15oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed or 1
1/2 cups cooked
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2-4 tablespoons water (+ 2 tablespoons as needed)
1/2 package of Twisted Tomato Seasoning Mix, Backyard BBQ, Glorious Garlic, Mustard Horseradish, Grandma’s Garden, Peppercorn Ranch, Pesto Parmesan or Sneaky Dill Seasoning.
Juice of 1 or 2 lemons, to taste
Himalayan salt to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon roasted pine nuts,

DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until desired consistency.
Taste for flavor adding any additional amounts to reach desired flavor strength.
Add additional water for slightly thinner consistency.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week.

#1 winner was Twisted Tomato

#2 winner was Glorious Garlic

Backyard BBQ Crab Rangoon

1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese

4 ounces lump crab meat or imitation crab meat

1 tsp of Starla’s Backyard BBQ, Mango Chipotle, Glorious Garlic, Peppercorn Ranch or any of your other favorites.

2 tablespoons chopped scallions

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

nonstick cooking spray

24 wonton wrappers

Directions
Combine cream cheese, crab meat, Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes, scallions, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; stir until evenly combined. Set filling aside.

Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Fill a small bowl with warm water.

Place 12 wonton wrappers on a clean work surface. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into the center of each wonton wrapper. Dip your finger into the bowl of warm water and wet around the sides of each wonton wrapper. Crimp wrapper corners upwards to meet in the center to form rangoons.

Place rangoons in the greased basket and mist the tops with cooking spray.

Cook the rangoons in the preheated air fryer until desired crispness is reached, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

While the first batch is cooking, assemble the next batch with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.

Serve crab rangoons with your favorite Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes dip mix for dipping

Backyard BBQ Pig Shots

Starla’s Venison Brat Pig Shots

Recipe:

14 oz venison brats or Usinger’s Famous Sausage kielbasa, cut into 20 slices

1 lb thick sliced Usinger’s Famous Sausage bacon, cut in half

8 oz Cream cheese, softened

1/2 package of Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes Backyard BBQ, Sneaky DIll, Buffalo Wing Ranch, Glorious Garlic or Mustard Horseradish seasoning mix

½ cup shredded Cedar Valley Cheese Store cheddar cheese

1. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.

2. Cut each bacon slice into thirds. Wrap a piece of bacon around the circumference of each brat or sausage slice, forming a small cup. Secure with a toothpick to keep the bacon in place.

3. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and Starla’s Seasoning Mix until well combined.

4. Spoon or pipe the seasoned cream cheese mixture into each bacon-wrapped brat or sausage cup. The cheese should fill the cup and can mound slightly above the rim of the bacon. Optional: top with a sliced jalapeno or pickle.

5. Place the pig shots in the air fryer basket in a single layer, do not overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Set your air fry at 390°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.

6. Carefully remove the seasoned pig shots from the air fryer. Serve with a side of BBQ sauce or your favorite Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes

Backyard BBQ Chicken Wrap

Our good friend Jeff made these delicious chicken wraps with Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes Sneaky Dill.

It is so easy to add more flavor to your sandwiches, wraps and salads by adding your favorite #starlaseasoning mix into your mayo or dressings

Backyard BBQ Seasoned Popcorn

Shake Backyard BBQ Seasoning on your popcorn for the great taste of dill followed by a sneaky of jalapeno.

Backyard BBQ Mini Veggie Pizza Tarts

For the Tarts

1 Package Crescent Rolls or Crescent Roll Sheet

For the Filling

4 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened

1 1/2 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise

1 1/2 Tablespoons Sour Cream

1 package of Starla’s Grandma’s Garden or Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix

1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill, Chopped

1 Clove Garlic, minced or 1/3 tsp of Starla’s Glorious Garlic Mix

1/2 teaspoon Vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Sugar

For the Toppings

1/2 Cup Red and Orange Peppers, sliced and chopped

1 Head, not bunch Broccoli, Chopped fine

1/3 Cup Cucumber, diced (peeled if desired)

1/3 Cup Grape Tomatoes, chopped

1/3 Cup Wisconsin Colby Jack Cheese, finely shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray. Roll the crescent roll dough out on a counter, pressing together any seams. Cut 16-24 circles out of the dough and shape into the mini muffin holes. Lightly prick the bottom and 2 of the sides with a fork and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until golden. Remove to a cooling rack and using your fingers, quickly press down in the centers a little to create more of a tart for filling.

For the Filling

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayo and sour cream. Add all remaining ingredients and beat until combined. Fill each tart with filling and top with desired veggies and a sprinkle of cheese.

Wrap well on a platter with saran wrap and refrigerate until serving or serve immediately.

The filling and tarts can be made and stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days in advance and assembled before serving.

Makes 16-24 tarts

Backyard BBQ Grilled Cheese

Season up your butter or mayo with your favorite Starla’s Seasoning Mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then use it to make a flavorful grilled cheese!

*Try Glorious Garlic, Backyard BBQ, Peppercorn Ranch, Buffalo Wing Ranch, Sneaky Dill, Mango Chipotle, Pizza or Hot Habanero

Backyard BBQ Fries and Backyard BBQ Flavored Burger.

Shake some Backyard BBQ seasoning on your French Fries and mix some into your mayo or ketchup for a spicy pickle flavored burger.

Backyard BBQ Seasoned Cheese Curds

Just a a few sprinkles of Backyard BBQ Seasoning Mix into your cheese curds and give them a good shake to coat them evenly.