It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s! Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me. I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers. So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe from my own kitchen or a guest author favorite. It could be a cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes the eye and fancy…which today is BACON-ONION DRUMSTICKS!!

Who doesn’t love flavorful chicken drumsticks? If you’re looking for a change of pace, look no further. This recipe is simple, savory, and quick to prepare. It will become a family favorite, for dinner or that next ball game or BYO party. You may want to double up for hearty appetites! Triple up?

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!

Karen

P.S. We’re at 694 recipes and counting with this posting. I hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. You can even look up past recipes by type in the right-hand column menu. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc.

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BACON-ONION DRUMSTICKS
[Serves 4]

1/4 cup bacon bits

1/3 cup “fine” dry seasoned bread crumbs*

1-1/2 tsp. instant minced onion

8 chicken drumsticks, rinsed and patted dry

1-3/4 cup prepared ranch dressing

2 T. melted butter

Peheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon bits. On waxed paper, combine bread crumbs and remaining bacon bits and onions. Brush drumsticks with 1/4 cup ranch dressing; coat with crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter and bake 30 minutes. Turn carefully halfway through cooking time for even browning.

Place remaining ranch dressing in bowl. Sprinkle with reserved bacon bits. Serve as a dip for drumsticks. Place on serving platter. Garnish with parsley and tomato wedges, if desired.

*If your bread crumbs are too big, they can fall off during cooking. You don’t want too fine, like flour. But feel free to roll out larger bread crumbs a bit with a rolling pin.

Happy Eating!