When I was growing up, my mother had unwritten rules about meals, one of which was that breakfast could only be served in the morning.
But since starting my own household decades ago, I figured that breakfast could really be an anytime meal. To that end, here are six breakfast recipes to start - or end - your day, including Easy Breakfast Burritos and Strawberries and Cream Pancakes. Enjoy!
PIRATE EGGS
When my sister and I were kids, my mother used to fix this for us on a regular basis, except that she called them Gypsy Eggs. Once my brother came along, though, they became Pirate Eggs. The name stuck. Most people from the Northeastern U.S. tend to call them Eggs-in-a-Hole or some variation of that. But whatever you call them, they're good.
The instructions are for one person. Adjust for the number of people you're feeding.
Ingredients
1-2 eggs
1-2 pieces of bread
margarine for the pan
Directions
Melt the margarine in the pan over medium heat. Take the bread and cut a round hole in the middle. Place bread in pan, then crack the egg and dump onto the bread so that the yolk is in the hold. If you prefer non-runny yolks (my preference), crack the yolk with the corner of a spatula. Cook on the first side for several minutes, then flip over and cook the other side. You can flip it several times until the egg looks cooked. Enjoy!
SPINACH & CHEDDAR FRITTATA
This is from Weight Watchers, and begins, "This tiny ingredient list is loaded with shortcuts (shredded cheese, prewashed spinach), making it extra easy to drop this frittata into your weekly meal rotation. Did we mention it also reheats well? Try this recipe with a combination of greens and cheeses: Arugula and shredded mozzarella or baby kale and pepper Jack would be delicious."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Serves: 4; Difficulty: Easy
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
4 sprays cooking spray
6 large eggs
1 cup fresh spinach, baby leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp uncooked scallions, finely chopped
1/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup 50% reduce fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir in the spinach, scallions, salt, and black pepper.
Coat a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat the skillet over medium. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook until partially set, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs. Place the skillet in the oven. Bake until the cheese softens and the eggs firm up, about 5 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute. Cut the frittata into 8 wedges. Serve warm. Or let cool, then wrap the wedges individually or store in a sealed container and refrigerate.
Serving size: 2 wedges
TOMATO FRITTATA
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Serves 4.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can of Italian tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
6 eggs, beaten
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat and sauté the onions for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden but not brown. Add the tomatoes and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Combine the eggs, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a mixing bowl. Turn the heat down to the lowest setting and add the egg mixture to the pan, stirring a little to combine the onions and tomatoes. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, until the eggs have set and only the top surface is still runny.
Place the skillet under a preheated broiler and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, just until the eggs on the surface have set. Properly cooked, the frittata should not be brown on the top or bottom.
APPLE BREAKFAST WEDGES
This comes from Betty Crocker, and begins, “Slice into a warm apple breakfast or brunch treat. All you need is 15 minutes of prep, and it's in the oven.”
Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes; Servings: 6
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium cooking apples, peeled, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 eggs
Maple-flavored syrup, if desired
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease 9-inch glass pie plate with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Add apples; toss to coat. Set aside.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Add Bisquick mix; stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs, one at a time; continue beating until smooth.
Spread batter in bottom of pie plate. Arrange apples on top to within 1 inch of edge of pie plate.
Bake about 23 minutes or until puffed and edges are golden brown. Serve immediately. Drizzle with syrup.
Expert Tips
Use slightly tart apples with a crisp texture, such as Haralson apples. If you like a sweeter apple, choose Fuji, Prairie Spy or Gala.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve with warm maple syrup.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 can pressurized whipped cream
Directions
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour by scant 1/4 cupsful onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. Spoon strawberries over pancakes. Decorate with whipped cream.
EASY BREAKFAST BURRITOS
This comes from Old El Paso, and begins, "This Southwest breakfast is quick enough for busy weekends. Or, you can try our make-ahead tip to freeze and reheat for a winning grab-and-go breakfast all week long."
Prep Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 35 minutes; Makes 6 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/easy-breakfast-burritos.
Ingredients
6 eggs
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces
1 bag (1 lb 4 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (from 11-oz package)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
Preparation
In large bowl, beat 6 eggs, 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until well blended. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook eggs, stirring occasionally, until scrambled. Stir in 6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces; heat until warm. Set aside.
Cook 1 bag (1 lb. 4 oz.) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes as directed on bag; set aside.
To assemble burritos, spoon line of hash browns down center of each of 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos. Top with 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend and the scrambled eggs.
Roll up each tortilla tightly to secure filling. Serve immediately, or freeze as directed below.
To freeze, wrap each burrito in paper towel; wrap in foil. Freeze. To reheat, remove and discard foil. Microwave each frozen paper towel-wrapped burrito on High 2 minutes 30 seconds, turning burrito over halfway through heating.
Expert Tips
Change breakfast sausage out for cooked chorizo pork sausage for a delightful Southwest kick!
Wrapping the breakfast burrito in a paper towel before the foil helps to absorb the moisture from the burrito and prevent a soggy tortilla. It’s also perfect for microwaving on the go or at work when plates are not necessarily available.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Breakfast - Double-Post Thursday
Besides being Diabetic Thursday, it's also Double-Post Thursday. Today's double post deals with breakfast.
When I was growing up (more years ago than seems possible), two of my friends - a brother and sister - lived next door. They were the oldest of four kids, and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging around with them. Frequently, when my mother was fixing dinner, I'd wander over to Robbie and Audrey's place to see what they were doing.
At one point, I noticed that on Thursday evenings (the last night before pay-day for most families in our neighborhood), their mother would have the four kids at the table, wolfing down cereal, pancakes, French toast, or other breakfast foods for dinner. If it was a cereal night, all the remaining cereal boxes from the previous shopping trip would be on the table, along with a gallon of milk, happy slurping noises coming from the table.
"Eat up!" their mother would admonish. "We'll get more cereal tomorrow, so you guys can finish those boxes up."
I so envied them. "Why can't we have cereal (or pancakes or French toast) for dinner?" I'd ask my mom. This, of course, was especially true whenever she was making that dreaded of meals, liver and onions.
"Those are breakfast things," Mom would explain, as though to a slow child.
Mom, with my younger brother, circa early 1960s
No matter. Since moving out on my own, and starting my own family (who are now grown), I occasionally made breakfast for dinner. There's nothing wrong with that, opinions to the contrary.
And so, here are six breakfast recipes that you can make for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, including Easy Breakfast Burritos and Strawberries and Cream Pancakes. Enjoy!
HAM AND PEPPER FRITTATA
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings, Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/ham-and-pepper-frittata.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced, lean, reduced-sodium ham
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 cups fat-free egg substitute
1 cup shredded, reduced-fat, white Cheddar or Swiss cheese
Directions
Coat a large ovenproof skillet with the olive oil and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, ham, parsley, and black pepper and saute for several minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the ham is beginning to brown. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
Pour the egg substitute over the skillet mixture and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook without stirring for about 6 minutes, until the eggs are almost set (the edges will be cooked but the top will still be runny).
Remove the lid from the skillet and wrap the handle in aluminum foil (to prevent it from becoming damaged under the broiler). Place the skillet under a preheated broiler and broil for a couple of minutes, until the eggs are set but not dry. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil for another minute to melt the cheese. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges and serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Fat: 8.3 g; Sodium: 690 mg; Cholesterol: 32 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH HASH BROWN TOP
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Bored of the same ol’ breakfast every morning? This irresistible hash brown casserole will pull you out of your rut – golden crunchy potato crust and tender layers of eggs, cheese, tortilla, peppers and chiles."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes; Makes 12 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/mexican-breakfast-casserole-with-hash-brown-top.
Ingredients
16 large eggs
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 large Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4.5 ounce can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 packet Old El Paso™ Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup crema (optional)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a large 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Cut the tortillas in to 1/2 inch by 1 inch strips. Whisk the eggs thoroughly in a large bowl. Then mix in the shredded cheese, chopped bell pepper, chiles, 1 cup chopped green onions, salt and tortillas. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix the shredded potato with the Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning. Then drizzle the butter over the top of the potatoes and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the shredded potatoes over the egg mixture in an even layer. Then place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is puffed up and the hash brown top is crispy. Serve warm, drizzled with crema and sprinkled with green onions if desired.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 can pressurized whipped cream
Directions
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour by scant 1/4 cupsful onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. Spoon strawberries over pancakes. Decorate with whipped cream.
SAUSAGE-PEACH BAKE
This also comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Makes about 8 servings.
Ingredients
2 cups Bisquick
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and juice reserved
1 package brown-and-serve sausage links
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Mix Bisquick, egg and milk, then spread into prepared pan.
Slice each sausage link into four or six pieces. Lay over batter, and top with peach slices. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
While mixture is baking, combine 1/2 cup of the peach juice, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, then cook until mixture bubbles and thickens. Stir in syrup and butter. Remove baked mixture from oven, and cut into squares.
Serve with warm cooked sauce.
BAKED CHORIZO BREAKFAST BURRITO BOWLS
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Wake up and start the day with these easy-to-make and filling breakfast burrito bowls. Layers of shredded cheese, crispy potato crowns, chorizo seasoned pork and fluffy eggs packed inside soft tortilla bowls; warmed and then topped with your favorite fresh toppings."
Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes; Makes 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/baked-chorizo-breakfast-burrito-bowls.
Ingredients
48 (about 3 1/3 cups) frozen seasoned shredded potato crowns (from 30-oz bag)
1 package (8 count) Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Bowls
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend (6 oz)
1/2 lb ground pork
1/3 cup water
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chorizo Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 tablespoon butter
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Directions
Heat oven to 425°F. In 15x10x1-inch ungreased pan, spread frozen potatoes in single layer. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to plate. Wipe out bottom of pan.
In same pan, place tortilla bowls standing up, next to each other. Divide 1 cup of the cheese among tortilla bowls. Top with potatoes (6 per tortilla bowl); set aside.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; do not drain. Stir in water, taco seasoning mix and chiles; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Divide among tortilla bowls. Carefully wipe out skillet.
In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until set. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Divide among tortilla bowls.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed. Top with sliced avocado, green onions and salsa. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
Expert Tips
To slice avocado, cut in half and remove pit. Using large spoon, scoop flesh from skin. Place one half avocado cut side down on cutting board. Cut lengthwise into strips. Repeat with other half of avocado.
Try a drizzle of hot sauce instead of salsa to add a nice kick to the burrito bowls.
Nutrition: 8 bowls; 1 Bowl Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 220); Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 185mg; Sodium 990mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 17g; % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 High-Fat Meat, 2 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choice: 2
EASY BREAKFAST BURRITOS
This comes from Old El Paso, and begins, "This Southwest breakfast is quick enough for busy weekends. Or, you can try our make-ahead tip to freeze and reheat for a winning grab-and-go breakfast all week long."
Prep Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 35 minutes; Makes 6 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/easy-breakfast-burritos.
Ingredients
6 eggs
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces
1 bag (1 lb 4 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (from 11-oz package)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
Preparation
In large bowl, beat 6 eggs, 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until well blended. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook eggs, stirring occasionally, until scrambled. Stir in 6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces; heat until warm. Set aside.
Cook 1 bag (1 lb. 4 oz.) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes as directed on bag; set aside.
To assemble burritos, spoon line of hash browns down center of each of 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos. Top with 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend and the scrambled eggs.
Roll up each tortilla tightly to secure filling. Serve immediately, or freeze as directed below.
To freeze, wrap each burrito in paper towel; wrap in foil. Freeze. To reheat, remove and discard foil. Microwave each frozen paper towel-wrapped burrito on High 2 minutes 30 seconds, turning burrito over halfway through heating.
Expert Tips
Change breakfast sausage out for cooked chorizo pork sausage for a delightful Southwest kick!
Wrapping the breakfast burrito in a paper towel before the foil helps to absorb the moisture from the burrito and prevent a soggy tortilla. It’s also perfect for microwaving on the go or at work when plates are not necessarily available.
When I was growing up (more years ago than seems possible), two of my friends - a brother and sister - lived next door. They were the oldest of four kids, and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging around with them. Frequently, when my mother was fixing dinner, I'd wander over to Robbie and Audrey's place to see what they were doing.
At one point, I noticed that on Thursday evenings (the last night before pay-day for most families in our neighborhood), their mother would have the four kids at the table, wolfing down cereal, pancakes, French toast, or other breakfast foods for dinner. If it was a cereal night, all the remaining cereal boxes from the previous shopping trip would be on the table, along with a gallon of milk, happy slurping noises coming from the table.
"Eat up!" their mother would admonish. "We'll get more cereal tomorrow, so you guys can finish those boxes up."
I so envied them. "Why can't we have cereal (or pancakes or French toast) for dinner?" I'd ask my mom. This, of course, was especially true whenever she was making that dreaded of meals, liver and onions.
"Those are breakfast things," Mom would explain, as though to a slow child.
Mom, with my younger brother, circa early 1960s
No matter. Since moving out on my own, and starting my own family (who are now grown), I occasionally made breakfast for dinner. There's nothing wrong with that, opinions to the contrary.
And so, here are six breakfast recipes that you can make for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, including Easy Breakfast Burritos and Strawberries and Cream Pancakes. Enjoy!
HAM AND PEPPER FRITTATA
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings, Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/ham-and-pepper-frittata.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced, lean, reduced-sodium ham
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 cups fat-free egg substitute
1 cup shredded, reduced-fat, white Cheddar or Swiss cheese
Directions
Coat a large ovenproof skillet with the olive oil and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, ham, parsley, and black pepper and saute for several minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the ham is beginning to brown. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
Pour the egg substitute over the skillet mixture and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook without stirring for about 6 minutes, until the eggs are almost set (the edges will be cooked but the top will still be runny).
Remove the lid from the skillet and wrap the handle in aluminum foil (to prevent it from becoming damaged under the broiler). Place the skillet under a preheated broiler and broil for a couple of minutes, until the eggs are set but not dry. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil for another minute to melt the cheese. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges and serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Fat: 8.3 g; Sodium: 690 mg; Cholesterol: 32 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH HASH BROWN TOP
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Bored of the same ol’ breakfast every morning? This irresistible hash brown casserole will pull you out of your rut – golden crunchy potato crust and tender layers of eggs, cheese, tortilla, peppers and chiles."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes; Makes 12 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/mexican-breakfast-casserole-with-hash-brown-top.
Ingredients
16 large eggs
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 large Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4.5 ounce can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 packet Old El Paso™ Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup crema (optional)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a large 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Cut the tortillas in to 1/2 inch by 1 inch strips. Whisk the eggs thoroughly in a large bowl. Then mix in the shredded cheese, chopped bell pepper, chiles, 1 cup chopped green onions, salt and tortillas. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix the shredded potato with the Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning. Then drizzle the butter over the top of the potatoes and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the shredded potatoes over the egg mixture in an even layer. Then place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is puffed up and the hash brown top is crispy. Serve warm, drizzled with crema and sprinkled with green onions if desired.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 can pressurized whipped cream
Directions
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour by scant 1/4 cupsful onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. Spoon strawberries over pancakes. Decorate with whipped cream.
SAUSAGE-PEACH BAKE
This also comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Makes about 8 servings.
Ingredients
2 cups Bisquick
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and juice reserved
1 package brown-and-serve sausage links
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Mix Bisquick, egg and milk, then spread into prepared pan.
Slice each sausage link into four or six pieces. Lay over batter, and top with peach slices. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
While mixture is baking, combine 1/2 cup of the peach juice, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, then cook until mixture bubbles and thickens. Stir in syrup and butter. Remove baked mixture from oven, and cut into squares.
Serve with warm cooked sauce.
BAKED CHORIZO BREAKFAST BURRITO BOWLS
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Wake up and start the day with these easy-to-make and filling breakfast burrito bowls. Layers of shredded cheese, crispy potato crowns, chorizo seasoned pork and fluffy eggs packed inside soft tortilla bowls; warmed and then topped with your favorite fresh toppings."
Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes; Makes 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/baked-chorizo-breakfast-burrito-bowls.
Ingredients
48 (about 3 1/3 cups) frozen seasoned shredded potato crowns (from 30-oz bag)
1 package (8 count) Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Bowls
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend (6 oz)
1/2 lb ground pork
1/3 cup water
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chorizo Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 tablespoon butter
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Directions
Heat oven to 425°F. In 15x10x1-inch ungreased pan, spread frozen potatoes in single layer. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to plate. Wipe out bottom of pan.
In same pan, place tortilla bowls standing up, next to each other. Divide 1 cup of the cheese among tortilla bowls. Top with potatoes (6 per tortilla bowl); set aside.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; do not drain. Stir in water, taco seasoning mix and chiles; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Divide among tortilla bowls. Carefully wipe out skillet.
In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until set. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Divide among tortilla bowls.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed. Top with sliced avocado, green onions and salsa. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
Expert Tips
To slice avocado, cut in half and remove pit. Using large spoon, scoop flesh from skin. Place one half avocado cut side down on cutting board. Cut lengthwise into strips. Repeat with other half of avocado.
Try a drizzle of hot sauce instead of salsa to add a nice kick to the burrito bowls.
Nutrition: 8 bowls; 1 Bowl Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 220); Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 185mg; Sodium 990mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 17g; % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 High-Fat Meat, 2 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choice: 2
EASY BREAKFAST BURRITOS
This comes from Old El Paso, and begins, "This Southwest breakfast is quick enough for busy weekends. Or, you can try our make-ahead tip to freeze and reheat for a winning grab-and-go breakfast all week long."
Prep Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 35 minutes; Makes 6 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/easy-breakfast-burritos.
Ingredients
6 eggs
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces
1 bag (1 lb 4 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (from 11-oz package)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
Preparation
In large bowl, beat 6 eggs, 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until well blended. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook eggs, stirring occasionally, until scrambled. Stir in 6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces; heat until warm. Set aside.
Cook 1 bag (1 lb. 4 oz.) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes as directed on bag; set aside.
To assemble burritos, spoon line of hash browns down center of each of 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos. Top with 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend and the scrambled eggs.
Roll up each tortilla tightly to secure filling. Serve immediately, or freeze as directed below.
To freeze, wrap each burrito in paper towel; wrap in foil. Freeze. To reheat, remove and discard foil. Microwave each frozen paper towel-wrapped burrito on High 2 minutes 30 seconds, turning burrito over halfway through heating.
Expert Tips
Change breakfast sausage out for cooked chorizo pork sausage for a delightful Southwest kick!
Wrapping the breakfast burrito in a paper towel before the foil helps to absorb the moisture from the burrito and prevent a soggy tortilla. It’s also perfect for microwaving on the go or at work when plates are not necessarily available.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Pancakes
There are times when we all could use a break from our perception of what's normal for meals. Dinner for breakfast? Sure! Pie for breakfast? Why not? Pancakes for dinner? Of course!
I've always considered pancakes to be a comfort food, and the way things have been lately, we all could use some comfort food. To that end, here are five pancake recipes, including Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and one syrup recipe (Blueberry Syrup). Enjoy!
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 can pressurized whipped cream
Directions
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour by scant 1/4 cupsful onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. Spoon strawberries over pancakes. Decorate with whipped cream.
PUMPKIN PANCAKES WITH HOT CIDER SYRUP
This also comes from the long-since-forgotten emailing list, though I suspect it's from a diabetic emailing list that I was on for a while.
Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup canned pumpkin, mashed
4 egg yolks
4 ounces melted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Directions
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, coriander, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, butter and vanilla extract. Pour combined liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Carefully fold in egg whites. Cook pancakes on a light oiled griddle.
Hot Cider Syrup
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup corn syrup
2 ounces butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Grated rind from 1 lemon
2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon rind. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add apples. Heat for several minutes more. Serve over pancakes.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat; 4 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
Per serving: 786 Calories (kcal); 29g Total Fat; (32% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 124g Carbohydrate; 212mg Cholesterol; 977mg Sodium
PACKSADDLE PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Makes 16 to 18 (4-inch) pancakes.
Ingredients
2 cups sifted flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Directions
Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. Soften yeast in warm water. Mix eggs, oil, buttermilk and yeast. Stir well. Add liquid to dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Batter will be thick. Cover lightly and keep in refrigerator overnight.
Bake at slightly lower temperature than usual pancakes. This batter will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator, and it may be thinned with milk. Batter needs headroom as it rises, so use a generous storage container.
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES
And yet another pancake recipe from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
Directions
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting In a bowl, combine flour, nutmeg, sugar and baking powder.
In another bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, milk, juice and rind; mix with the dry ingredients. Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter onto a hot, oiled griddle and cook pancake until golden, flipping once.
Dust with confectioners' sugar.
BLUEBERRY SYRUP
Of course, you can't have pancakes without syrup of some sort. This syrup recipe, also from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list, takes care of that.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 pint (2 cups) blueberries plus an extra 1/4-1/2 cup
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tbs. cornstarch
1 tsp. lemon juice
Directions
Bring water to a boil in saucepan. Add blueberries and return to a boil. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a bowl, then add to blueberry mixture, stirring constantly. Simmer until thick. Add the extra blueberries to the syrup and lemon juice. Serve.
VEGAN OATMEAL PANCAKES
This comes from page 68 of the September 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, “As the first person out of bed in her house on Saturday mornings, Mary Shore savors the time to ease into the weekend. “We try to keep cooking simple so the relaxed mood lasts through the morning,” she says. These winning pancakes came out of her desire to develop a vegan version of her favorite restaurant pancakes: 'My mom taught me to substitute a little vinegar in milk when there was no buttermilk in the house, and the cider vinegar in soymilk here has the same effect of lending a little zing.'” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
The recipe can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
3/4cup Silk Original Soymilk
2 tsp. Bragg Unfiltered Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbs. Now Real Food Maple Syrup, plus more for drizzling, optional
2 tsp. canola oil, plus more for oiling pan
1/2 cup Now Real Food Rolled Oats
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Directions
Combine soymilk, vinegar, maple syrup, and oil in small bowl. Add oats, and let soak 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl. Stir soymilk mixture into flour mixture.
Preheat large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (400°F), and lightly coat with oil. Ladle 1/4 cup batter into pan for each pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on top and sides are a little dry. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until browned on both sides. Drizzle with maple syrup, if using.
nutritional information Per Serving (2 pancakes): Calories: 196; Protein: 6 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 280 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
I've always considered pancakes to be a comfort food, and the way things have been lately, we all could use some comfort food. To that end, here are five pancake recipes, including Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and one syrup recipe (Blueberry Syrup). Enjoy!
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 can pressurized whipped cream
Directions
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour by scant 1/4 cupsful onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. Spoon strawberries over pancakes. Decorate with whipped cream.
PUMPKIN PANCAKES WITH HOT CIDER SYRUP
This also comes from the long-since-forgotten emailing list, though I suspect it's from a diabetic emailing list that I was on for a while.
Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup canned pumpkin, mashed
4 egg yolks
4 ounces melted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Directions
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, coriander, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, butter and vanilla extract. Pour combined liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Carefully fold in egg whites. Cook pancakes on a light oiled griddle.
Hot Cider Syrup
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup corn syrup
2 ounces butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Grated rind from 1 lemon
2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon rind. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add apples. Heat for several minutes more. Serve over pancakes.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat; 4 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
Per serving: 786 Calories (kcal); 29g Total Fat; (32% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 124g Carbohydrate; 212mg Cholesterol; 977mg Sodium
PACKSADDLE PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Makes 16 to 18 (4-inch) pancakes.
Ingredients
2 cups sifted flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Directions
Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. Soften yeast in warm water. Mix eggs, oil, buttermilk and yeast. Stir well. Add liquid to dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Batter will be thick. Cover lightly and keep in refrigerator overnight.
Bake at slightly lower temperature than usual pancakes. This batter will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator, and it may be thinned with milk. Batter needs headroom as it rises, so use a generous storage container.
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES
And yet another pancake recipe from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
Directions
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting In a bowl, combine flour, nutmeg, sugar and baking powder.
In another bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, milk, juice and rind; mix with the dry ingredients. Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter onto a hot, oiled griddle and cook pancake until golden, flipping once.
Dust with confectioners' sugar.
BLUEBERRY SYRUP
Of course, you can't have pancakes without syrup of some sort. This syrup recipe, also from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list, takes care of that.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 pint (2 cups) blueberries plus an extra 1/4-1/2 cup
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tbs. cornstarch
1 tsp. lemon juice
Directions
Bring water to a boil in saucepan. Add blueberries and return to a boil. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a bowl, then add to blueberry mixture, stirring constantly. Simmer until thick. Add the extra blueberries to the syrup and lemon juice. Serve.
VEGAN OATMEAL PANCAKES
This comes from page 68 of the September 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, “As the first person out of bed in her house on Saturday mornings, Mary Shore savors the time to ease into the weekend. “We try to keep cooking simple so the relaxed mood lasts through the morning,” she says. These winning pancakes came out of her desire to develop a vegan version of her favorite restaurant pancakes: 'My mom taught me to substitute a little vinegar in milk when there was no buttermilk in the house, and the cider vinegar in soymilk here has the same effect of lending a little zing.'” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
The recipe can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
3/4cup Silk Original Soymilk
2 tsp. Bragg Unfiltered Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbs. Now Real Food Maple Syrup, plus more for drizzling, optional
2 tsp. canola oil, plus more for oiling pan
1/2 cup Now Real Food Rolled Oats
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Directions
Combine soymilk, vinegar, maple syrup, and oil in small bowl. Add oats, and let soak 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl. Stir soymilk mixture into flour mixture.
Preheat large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (400°F), and lightly coat with oil. Ladle 1/4 cup batter into pan for each pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on top and sides are a little dry. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until browned on both sides. Drizzle with maple syrup, if using.
nutritional information Per Serving (2 pancakes): Calories: 196; Protein: 6 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 280 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Breakfast - For Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
When I was growing up (more years ago than seems possible), two of my friends - a brother and sister - lived next door. They were the oldest of four kids, and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging around with them. Frequently, when my mother was fixing dinner, I'd wander over to Robbie and Audrey's place to see what they were doing.
At one point, I noticed that on Thursday evenings (the last night before pay-day for most families in our neighborhood), their mother would have the four kids at the table, wolfing down cereal, pancakes, French toast, or other breakfast foods for dinner. If it was a cereal night, all the remaining cereal boxes from the previous shopping trip would be on the table, along with a gallon of milk, happy slurping noises coming from the table.
"Eat up!" their mother would admonish. "We'll get more cereal tomorrow, so you guys can finish those boxes up."
I so envied them. "Why can't we have cereal (or pancakes or French toast) for dinner?" I'd ask my mom. This, of course, was especially true whenever she was making that dreaded of meals, liver and onions.
"Those are breakfast things," Mom would explain, as though to a slow child.
Mom, with my younger brother, circa early 1960s
No matter. Since moving out on my own, and starting my own family (who are now grown), I occasionally made breakfast for dinner. There's nothing wrong with that, opinions to the contrary.
And so, here are six breakfast recipes that you can make for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, including Strawberries and Cream Pancakes and Easy Breakfast Burritos. Enjoy!
MAPLE & BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL WITH ORANGE, CRANBERRIES & ALMONDS
I somehow ended up on the Kroger emailing list, which is a little strange, considering that 1) there isn't a Kroger anywhere near me, and 2) I don't recall signing up for their emails. No matter…I did visit a Kroger once while visiting family in Knoxville, and will say that while it looks like there are maybe two Krogers in Florida, I wouldn't object to them spreading out, say, to Florida's west coast. (Hey, Kroger people, are you listening?)
For the record, I'd also love to see Wegmans here, too. While I've shopped at Publix for years, it'd be nice to have some competition from the aforementioned two grocery stores. I'll leave it at that…
Anywho, this recipe was in the Kroger emailing list and looked absolutely yummy. While I'm not a fan of instant oatmeal, and plan to use this recipe to come up with something similar using quick cook oats, I'll post it here as it does look good. (Keep in mind that when I tweak it, I'll post the new one, okay?)
Serves: 1; Prep time: 5 minutes; Total time: 5 minutes; Difficulty: Easy
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package Quaker® Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal, prepared according to package directions
1/4 orange, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
Directions
Top oatmeal with orange, dried cranberries and sliced almonds. Garnish with orange zest.
SAUSAGE-PEACH BAKE
This is from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Makes about 8 servings.
Ingredients
2 cups Bisquick
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and juice reserved
1 package brown-and-serve sausage links
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Mix Bisquick, egg and milk, then spread into prepared pan.
Slice each sausage link into four or six pieces. Lay over batter, and top with peach slices. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
While mixture is baking, combine 1/2 cup of the peach juice, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, then cook until mixture bubbles and thickens. Stir in syrup and butter. Remove baked mixture from oven, and cut into squares.
Serve with warm cooked sauce.
SUMMER BERRY BUCKLE
This is from Melissa Clark in The New York Times cooking e-newsletter, and begins, "Softer and more fruit-filled than a coffeecake, but with a higher percentage of buttery batter than a cobbler, buckles are harder to classify than they are to make. This one is tender, moist and filled with sweet summer berries. But feel free to substitute any other juicy fruit that you like: peaches, nectarines, figs, plums or pineapple. If your fruit is very sweet (figs, pineapple), reduce the sugar by a couple of tablespoons, while tart fruit (plums or tart blackberries) may need an extra tablespoon. Buckles are best eaten on the same day they are baked. But since they come together so quickly, you don’t have to plan ahead."
Yield: 8 servings; Time: 1 hour
This was featured in "The Buckle Makes Great Use of Summer Fruit", and can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017644-summer-berry-buckle.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing pan
1/2 cup granulated sugar, more for sprinkling
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
4 1/2 cups summer berries (a mix of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or use any one kind)
Cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Preparation
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, add butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and vanilla and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and baking powder, and whisk to combine. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and mix until just combined.
Gently fold berries into the batter, then spread batter in pan and sprinkle lightly with more granulated sugar. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until top is golden and cake is cooked through.
Allow cake to cool, then sprinkle with cinnamon, if using, and confectioners’ sugar.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 can pressurized whipped cream
Directions
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour by scant 1/4 cupsful onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. Spoon strawberries over pancakes. Decorate with whipped cream.
BAKED CHORIZO BREAKFAST BURRITO BOWLS
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Wake up and start the day with these easy-to-make and filling breakfast burrito bowls. Layers of shredded cheese, crispy potato crowns, chorizo seasoned pork and fluffy eggs packed inside soft tortilla bowls; warmed and then topped with your favorite fresh toppings."
Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes; Makes 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/baked-chorizo-breakfast-burrito-bowls.
Ingredients
48 (about 3 1/3 cups) frozen seasoned shredded potato crowns (from 30-oz bag)
1 package (8 count) Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Bowls
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend (6 oz)
1/2 lb ground pork
1/3 cup water
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chorizo Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 tablespoon butter
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Directions
Heat oven to 425°F. In 15x10x1-inch ungreased pan, spread frozen potatoes in single layer. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to plate. Wipe out bottom of pan.
In same pan, place tortilla bowls standing up, next to each other. Divide 1 cup of the cheese among tortilla bowls. Top with potatoes (6 per tortilla bowl); set aside.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; do not drain. Stir in water, taco seasoning mix and chiles; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Divide among tortilla bowls. Carefully wipe out skillet.
In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until set. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Divide among tortilla bowls.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed. Top with sliced avocado, green onions and salsa. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
Expert Tips
To slice avocado, cut in half and remove pit. Using large spoon, scoop flesh from skin. Place one half avocado cut side down on cutting board. Cut lengthwise into strips. Repeat with other half of avocado.
Try a drizzle of hot sauce instead of salsa to add a nice kick to the burrito bowls.
Nutrition: 8 bowls; 1 Bowl Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 220); Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 185mg; Sodium 990mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 17g; % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 High-Fat Meat, 2 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choice: 2
EASY BREAKFAST BURRITOS
This comes from Old El Paso, and begins, "This Southwest breakfast is quick enough for busy weekends. Or, you can try our make-ahead tip to freeze and reheat for a winning grab-and-go breakfast all week long."
Prep Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 35 minutes; Makes 6 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/easy-breakfast-burritos.
Ingredients
6 eggs
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces
1 bag (1 lb 4 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (from 11-oz package)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
Preparation
In large bowl, beat 6 eggs, 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until well blended. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook eggs, stirring occasionally, until scrambled. Stir in 6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces; heat until warm. Set aside.
Cook 1 bag (1 lb. 4 oz.) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes as directed on bag; set aside.
To assemble burritos, spoon line of hash browns down center of each of 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos. Top with 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend and the scrambled eggs.
Roll up each tortilla tightly to secure filling. Serve immediately, or freeze as directed below.
To freeze, wrap each burrito in paper towel; wrap in foil. Freeze. To reheat, remove and discard foil. Microwave each frozen paper towel-wrapped burrito on High 2 minutes 30 seconds, turning burrito over halfway through heating.
Expert Tips
Change breakfast sausage out for cooked chorizo pork sausage for a delightful Southwest kick!
Wrapping the breakfast burrito in a paper towel before the foil helps to absorb the moisture from the burrito and prevent a soggy tortilla. It’s also perfect for microwaving on the go or at work when plates are not necessarily available.
At one point, I noticed that on Thursday evenings (the last night before pay-day for most families in our neighborhood), their mother would have the four kids at the table, wolfing down cereal, pancakes, French toast, or other breakfast foods for dinner. If it was a cereal night, all the remaining cereal boxes from the previous shopping trip would be on the table, along with a gallon of milk, happy slurping noises coming from the table.
"Eat up!" their mother would admonish. "We'll get more cereal tomorrow, so you guys can finish those boxes up."
I so envied them. "Why can't we have cereal (or pancakes or French toast) for dinner?" I'd ask my mom. This, of course, was especially true whenever she was making that dreaded of meals, liver and onions.
"Those are breakfast things," Mom would explain, as though to a slow child.
Mom, with my younger brother, circa early 1960s
No matter. Since moving out on my own, and starting my own family (who are now grown), I occasionally made breakfast for dinner. There's nothing wrong with that, opinions to the contrary.
And so, here are six breakfast recipes that you can make for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, including Strawberries and Cream Pancakes and Easy Breakfast Burritos. Enjoy!
MAPLE & BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL WITH ORANGE, CRANBERRIES & ALMONDS
I somehow ended up on the Kroger emailing list, which is a little strange, considering that 1) there isn't a Kroger anywhere near me, and 2) I don't recall signing up for their emails. No matter…I did visit a Kroger once while visiting family in Knoxville, and will say that while it looks like there are maybe two Krogers in Florida, I wouldn't object to them spreading out, say, to Florida's west coast. (Hey, Kroger people, are you listening?)
For the record, I'd also love to see Wegmans here, too. While I've shopped at Publix for years, it'd be nice to have some competition from the aforementioned two grocery stores. I'll leave it at that…
Anywho, this recipe was in the Kroger emailing list and looked absolutely yummy. While I'm not a fan of instant oatmeal, and plan to use this recipe to come up with something similar using quick cook oats, I'll post it here as it does look good. (Keep in mind that when I tweak it, I'll post the new one, okay?)
Serves: 1; Prep time: 5 minutes; Total time: 5 minutes; Difficulty: Easy
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package Quaker® Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal, prepared according to package directions
1/4 orange, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
Directions
Top oatmeal with orange, dried cranberries and sliced almonds. Garnish with orange zest.
SAUSAGE-PEACH BAKE
This is from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Makes about 8 servings.
Ingredients
2 cups Bisquick
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and juice reserved
1 package brown-and-serve sausage links
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Mix Bisquick, egg and milk, then spread into prepared pan.
Slice each sausage link into four or six pieces. Lay over batter, and top with peach slices. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
While mixture is baking, combine 1/2 cup of the peach juice, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, then cook until mixture bubbles and thickens. Stir in syrup and butter. Remove baked mixture from oven, and cut into squares.
Serve with warm cooked sauce.
SUMMER BERRY BUCKLE
This is from Melissa Clark in The New York Times cooking e-newsletter, and begins, "Softer and more fruit-filled than a coffeecake, but with a higher percentage of buttery batter than a cobbler, buckles are harder to classify than they are to make. This one is tender, moist and filled with sweet summer berries. But feel free to substitute any other juicy fruit that you like: peaches, nectarines, figs, plums or pineapple. If your fruit is very sweet (figs, pineapple), reduce the sugar by a couple of tablespoons, while tart fruit (plums or tart blackberries) may need an extra tablespoon. Buckles are best eaten on the same day they are baked. But since they come together so quickly, you don’t have to plan ahead."
Yield: 8 servings; Time: 1 hour
This was featured in "The Buckle Makes Great Use of Summer Fruit", and can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017644-summer-berry-buckle.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing pan
1/2 cup granulated sugar, more for sprinkling
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
4 1/2 cups summer berries (a mix of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or use any one kind)
Cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Preparation
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, add butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and vanilla and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and baking powder, and whisk to combine. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and mix until just combined.
Gently fold berries into the batter, then spread batter in pan and sprinkle lightly with more granulated sugar. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until top is golden and cake is cooked through.
Allow cake to cool, then sprinkle with cinnamon, if using, and confectioners’ sugar.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PANCAKES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 can pressurized whipped cream
Directions
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour by scant 1/4 cupsful onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. Spoon strawberries over pancakes. Decorate with whipped cream.
BAKED CHORIZO BREAKFAST BURRITO BOWLS
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Wake up and start the day with these easy-to-make and filling breakfast burrito bowls. Layers of shredded cheese, crispy potato crowns, chorizo seasoned pork and fluffy eggs packed inside soft tortilla bowls; warmed and then topped with your favorite fresh toppings."
Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes; Makes 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/baked-chorizo-breakfast-burrito-bowls.
Ingredients
48 (about 3 1/3 cups) frozen seasoned shredded potato crowns (from 30-oz bag)
1 package (8 count) Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Bowls
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend (6 oz)
1/2 lb ground pork
1/3 cup water
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chorizo Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 tablespoon butter
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Directions
Heat oven to 425°F. In 15x10x1-inch ungreased pan, spread frozen potatoes in single layer. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to plate. Wipe out bottom of pan.
In same pan, place tortilla bowls standing up, next to each other. Divide 1 cup of the cheese among tortilla bowls. Top with potatoes (6 per tortilla bowl); set aside.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; do not drain. Stir in water, taco seasoning mix and chiles; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Divide among tortilla bowls. Carefully wipe out skillet.
In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until set. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Divide among tortilla bowls.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed. Top with sliced avocado, green onions and salsa. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
Expert Tips
To slice avocado, cut in half and remove pit. Using large spoon, scoop flesh from skin. Place one half avocado cut side down on cutting board. Cut lengthwise into strips. Repeat with other half of avocado.
Try a drizzle of hot sauce instead of salsa to add a nice kick to the burrito bowls.
Nutrition: 8 bowls; 1 Bowl Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 220); Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 185mg; Sodium 990mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 17g; % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 High-Fat Meat, 2 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choice: 2
EASY BREAKFAST BURRITOS
This comes from Old El Paso, and begins, "This Southwest breakfast is quick enough for busy weekends. Or, you can try our make-ahead tip to freeze and reheat for a winning grab-and-go breakfast all week long."
Prep Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 35 minutes; Makes 6 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/easy-breakfast-burritos.
Ingredients
6 eggs
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces
1 bag (1 lb 4 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (from 11-oz package)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
Preparation
In large bowl, beat 6 eggs, 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until well blended. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook eggs, stirring occasionally, until scrambled. Stir in 6 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut into small pieces; heat until warm. Set aside.
Cook 1 bag (1 lb. 4 oz.) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes as directed on bag; set aside.
To assemble burritos, spoon line of hash browns down center of each of 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos. Top with 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend and the scrambled eggs.
Roll up each tortilla tightly to secure filling. Serve immediately, or freeze as directed below.
To freeze, wrap each burrito in paper towel; wrap in foil. Freeze. To reheat, remove and discard foil. Microwave each frozen paper towel-wrapped burrito on High 2 minutes 30 seconds, turning burrito over halfway through heating.
Expert Tips
Change breakfast sausage out for cooked chorizo pork sausage for a delightful Southwest kick!
Wrapping the breakfast burrito in a paper towel before the foil helps to absorb the moisture from the burrito and prevent a soggy tortilla. It’s also perfect for microwaving on the go or at work when plates are not necessarily available.
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