Udi’s Mighty Bagels Leftover Opened Faced Sandwich

This holiday season I was lucky enough to have the kind folks at Udi’s send me some of their gluten free products to sample.

One of these products was Udi's Mighty Bagels. During the holidays, there is never a shortage of leftovers. Unfortunately, you can only have Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner reheated so many times before your palate gets tired of eating the same things over and over again. To change things up a bit, consider using Udi’s Mighty Bagels to prepare an open-faced sandwich; it’s quick, easy, and satisfying.

To prepare cut the bagel in half, add mustard or spread of choice, top with a thick wedge of cheddar, a modest slice of ham, and a lite dusting of garlic salt to taste. (Mouth watering yet?) Heat in the microwave or toaster oven until cheese is melted and enjoy. I think my husband looks forward to these open-faced sandwiches more than the holiday dinners themselves.

What's in Udi's Mighty Bagels? The ingredients are as follows:
Water, tapioca starch, brown rice flour, non-GMO canola oil, egg whites, dried cane syrup, tapioca maltodextrin, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar), tapioca syrup, millet seed, flax seed, whole quinoa flour, pumpkin seeds, xanthan gum, yeast, salt, pea protein, cinnamon, cultured corn syrup solids and citric acid (natural mold inhibitor), enzymes.

Price: $6.00 for a 14 oz. (4 count)

My Verdict: These bagels are hearty. They are yummy and have a great texture. It is hard to believe they are truly gluten free. The only downside in my opinion is they contain eggs. So those who have an issue with eggs you are out of luck!

*Udi's did supply me with this product to review, however as always the opinions in this post are 100% mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything.

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Udi’s White and Millet Chia Bread Stuffing

This holiday season I was lucky enough to have the kind folks at Udi’s send me some of their gluten free products to sample.

Two of these products were Udi's White Sandwich Bread and Udi's Millet-Chia Bread. I decided to make gluten free stuffing out of them for our holiday dinner. This stuffing is my all time favorite stuffing recipe. Your family and friends will never guess it is gluten and dairy free! The best part is it is a cinch to make!

Serves 8

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter (I use Earth Balance dairy & soy-free buttery spread)

1 loaf of Udi’s White or Millet bread (or try half a loaf of both!), cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 12 cups)

2 onions, chopped

4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Salt and Pepper

2 Granny Smith apples cut into 1/2-pieces

2 cups chicken or turkey broth (you could use vegetable broth here to make this vegan!)

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped

2 large egg substitution equivalent (I used 2 tablespoons flax + 6 tablespoons warm water)

How to Make It:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a deep, 3-quart casserole dish. Place the bread on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden for about 10 minutes. *  Transfer to a large bowl *If you want to skip this step, simply cut bread up a day ahead of time and leave it out to dry out!
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened for about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the apples and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
3. Add the vegetable mixture, parsley, and sage to the bread and toss to combine. Mix in the egg mixture. Transfer to the prepared dish and cover loosely with foil.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden for about 12 to 15 minutes more.
5. Enjoy!

What's in Udi's White Sandwich Bread? The ingredients are as follows:

Udi’s Best Blend (tapioca & potato starch, brown rice flour, modified tapioca starch), water, non-GMO vegetable oil (canola or sunflower or safflower), egg whites, tapioca maltodextrin, evaporated cane juice, tapioca syrup, yeast, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, mono calcium phosphate), cultured corn syrup solids (natural mold inhibitor), enzymes.

Price: $5.00 for a 12 oz loaf.

What's in Udi's Millet-Chia Bread? The ingredients are as follows:
Water, tapioca starch, millet seed, brown rice flour, resistant corn starch, egg whites, non-GMO vegetable oil (canola or sunflower or safflower), chia seed, cane syrup, rice bran, organic inulin, evaporated cane juice, citrus fiber, yeast, flax seed, salt, gum (xanthan gum, sodium alginate, guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum), pea protein, dry molasses, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, mono calcium phosphate), cultured corn syrup solids, (natural mold inhibitor), enzymes.

Price: $5.50 for a 14.2 oz loaf.

My Verdict: I liked both of these breads and the combination of the two complemented my dressing nicely. If you are looking for a plain old fashion white bread, Udi's White Sandwich Bread is the one you are looking for. The Millet-Chia bread is a nice ancient grain alternative to your typical multi-grain loaf. Both breads have nice flavor and good texture. In my opinion you can't go wrong with either one and the only downside is they both contain eggs. So if you have an issue with eggs you are out of luck!

*Udi's did supply me with these products to review, however as always the opinions in this post are 100% mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything. 

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Udi’s Cinnamon Rolls, Double Vanilla Muffins, and Harvest Crunch Muffins

This holiday season I was lucky enough to have the kind folks at Udi’s send me some of their gluten free products to sample.

Three of those products were Udi's Cinnamon Rolls, Udi's Double Vanilla Muffins, and Udi's Harvest Crunch Muffins. With two daughters under the age of three at home and temperatures hovering around freezing most mornings this time of year, it can sometimes be hard to justify bundling everyone up and piling into the car to drive over to our local bakery for a few freshly baked gluten free breakfast muffins or cinnamon rolls. Thankfully, Udi’s line of cinnamon rolls and muffins is a tasty substitute for our local bakery when we just can't make it there. Just pop them in the microwave or toaster oven for a little bit and you’ll have a hot, fresh tasting breakfast the whole family can enjoy at home in their pajamas. 

*For those who like butter, cut a slit into the cinnamon rolls and muffins and add a wedge of butter before warming. Yum!

What's in Udi's Cinnamon Rolls? The ingredients are as follows:
Cinnamon Roll: Water, tapioca starch, brown rice flour, dried cane syrup, non-GMO canola oil, resistant corn starch, egg whites, tapioca syrup, tapioca maltodextrin, yeast, gum (xanthan gum, sodium alginate, guar gum), salt, pea protein, sugar cane fiber, cinnamon, cultured corn syrup solids and citric acid (natural mold inhibitor), baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), enzymes.

Cinnamon Icing: Sugar, corn syrup, water, invert sugar, vegetable oil (coconut, palm), cinnamon, agar, citric acid, mono-glycerides, natural flavor, locust bean gum)

Price: $7.00 for 14.1 oz. (4 count).

What's in Udi's Double Vanilla Muffins? The ingredients are as follows:
Water, dried can syrup, rice flour, whole eggs, palm oil, potato starch, cane syrup, modified food starch, egg whites, methyl cellulose, vanilla bean paste (sugar, water, vanilla extract, vanilla bean specks, tragacanth gum), glycerine, baking soda, salt, cultured corn syrup solids and citric acid (mold inhibitor).

Price: $6.00 for 12 oz. (4 count)

What's in Udi's Harvest Crunch Muffins? The ingredients are as follows:
Water, dried cane syrup, whole eggs, tapioca starch, brown rice flour, resistant corn starch, non-GMO canola oil, dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar), palm oil, flax seed, dehydrated sweet potato, whole quinoa flour, pumpkin seeds, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, mono calcium phosphate), salt, sunflower lecithin, orange zest (orange peel, sugar and orange oil), cultured corn syrup solids and citric acid (natural mold inhibitor), xanthan gum.

Price: $6.00 for 12 oz. (4 count)


My Verdict: They were all very good. The cinnamon rolls were a bit dry but a hint would be to put the cinnamon icing on after warming up the rolls (I put it on before and I think they wouldn't have been so dry if I would have waited). The double vanilla muffins had a wonderful vanilla flavor and the harvest crunch muffins were hearty. They made for a easy grab and go breakfast. Udi's has a large muffin lineup including, Double Chocolate Muffins, Blueberry Muffins (my daughters favorite!), Lemon Streusel Muffins, Chocolate Chia Muffin Tops, Blueberry Oat Muffin Tops and Pumpkin Muffins. So there is bound to be one you like! The only downside in my opinion is they all contain eggs. So if you have issues with eggs you are out of luck!

*Udi's did supply me with these products to review, however as always the opinions in this post are 100% mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything. 

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Udi’s Cinnamon Raisin Bread Reuben Sandwich

This holiday season I was lucky enough to have the kind folks at Udi’s send me some of their gluten free products to sample.

One of these products was Udi's Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Want a new twist on an old favorite? Consider making your next reuben sandwich with Udi’s Cinnamon raisin bread. When my husband first mentioned it to me I thought he was joking, but after tasting it, I discovered he was not joking and not crazy.

To try this delicious cinnamon, raisinized Reuben for yourself, assemble the following ingredients between two pieces of Udi’s Cinnamon raisin bread: corned beef or hot pastrami, a slice of Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a dollop of Thousand Island dressing. Let me know what you think! 

What's in Udi's Cinnamon Raisin Bread? The ingredients are as follows: Water, Raisins, Potato starch, modified food starch, brown rice flour, dried cane syrup, tapioca starch, egg whites, canola oil, yeast, cinnamon, tapioca maltodextrin, gum (xanthan gum, sodium alginate, guar gum), salt, cultured corn syrup solids and citric acid (mold inhibitor), enzymes.

Price: $5.00 for a 12 oz loaf.

My Verdict: I really like this bread. I ate it in many different ways, the reuben above, toasted with butter, cinnamon raisin french toast, I even made it into bread crumbs to sprinkle over side dishes. It is tasty and has a great texture. In my opinion the only downside to the cinnamon raisin bread is that it contains eggs. So those who have an issue with eggs you are out of luck!

*Udi's did supply me with this product to review, however as always the opinions in this post are 100% mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything. 

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Udi’s Ancient Grains Crisps Coated Fish

This holiday season I was lucky enough to have the kind folks at Udi’s send me some of their gluten free products to sample.

One of these products was Udi’s Ancient Grains Aged Cheddar Crisps. These "crisps" or "crackers" are great for snacking, but have you considered them with fish? When these crisps are crushed up, they make a great crusted coating on mild tasting, white fish like cod or pollock. While I am not normally a big fish eater, adding a crusted layer of crushed Udi’s aged cheedar flavored Ancient Grains Crisps makes my month water. Follow the recipe we use at home below and begin to enjoy eating the bounty from the sea.  

1 medium fillet of white fish (Alaska Pollock, catfish, grouper, haddock, Pacific cod, etc.)

½ cup crushed Udi’s Ancient Grains Crisps –aged cheddar flavor

¼ cup olive oil

¼ - ½ tablespoon of herb of choice (Rosemary, thyme, or parsley recommended)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pat fish dry.

2. Brush both sides of fish with olive oil onto fish.

3. Sprinkle crisp crumbs on fish and place on baking sheet.

4. Bake until fish is cooked through; about 12-15 minutes.

5. Preheat the broiler. Place the fish under the broiler to lightly brown for approximately 30-45 seconds.

Serve immediately and thank me later!

What's in Udi's Ancient Grains Aged Cheddar Crisps? The ingredients are as follows:
Yellow corn flour, water, brown rice flour, non-GMO canola oil, corn starch, seasoning (salt, maltodextrin, sugar, whey powder, cheddar cheese [(pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), buttermilk, whey, salt, disodium phosphate], natural flavors, citric acid), brown sugar, pinto bean grits (pinto beans, sugar), black sesame seeds, baking soda, amaranth, quinoa, sunflower lecithin, onion powder, sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, beta carotene powder, malic acid, garlic powder, annatto powder.

Price: $3.99

The Verdict: These chips are tasty. I LOVED them as a coating for the fish and will definitely be doing that again. They are also great for a quick snack right out of the bag. They also come in two additional flavors, Ancient Grains Simply Sea Salt and Ancient Grains Jalapeño Cheddar. My only complaint is that even the Simply Sea Salt contains dairy according to the Udi's website so those folks who have issues with dairy are out of luck.

*Udi's did supply me with this product to review, however as always the opinions in this post are 100% mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything.

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Udi’s Cranberry Granola

This holiday season I was lucky enough to have the kind folks at Udi’s send me some of their gluten free products to sample.

One of these products was Udi's Cranberry Granola. There are so many things you could do during the holidays with this cranberry granola. During the holiday season there is never a shortage of parties and family dinners that require you to prepare and bring some sort of dish to these gatherings. Having Udi’s Cranberry Granola on hand makes preparing dishes for these get-togethers easy. Whether sprinkled on homemade brownies or scattered atop streamed brussels sprouts or string green beans, adding Udi’s Cranberry Granola dresses up ordinary holiday food options. So the next time you find yourself in a bind and need to prepare a side-dish quickly for that holiday dinner, think about how your bag of Udi’s Cranberry Granola could save the day.

What's in Udi's Cranberry Granola? The ingredients are as follows:
Certified gluten free oats, wildflower honey, dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), canola oil, walnuts.

Price: $6.50 for a 12 oz. pack

My Verdict: The granola was crunchy and tasty. It held up well to milk and did not become soggy, which in my book is a must when it comes to granola. I also sprinkled some onto my morning coconut yogurt and it added a nice crunch and taste to it as well. Overall I was very happy with the cranberry granola. 

*Udi's did supply me with this product to review, however as always the opinions in this post are 100% mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything.

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