Breakfast/Brunch

Fried Grits Patties

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:38:35 GMT

1 1/2 cups grits
5 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
salt (to taste)
1/2 cup andouille sausage, finely diced
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/4 cup oil
1 cup flour
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Egg wash:
1 egg
3/4 cup milk

In one quart sauce pot bring water to rolling boil. Add butter and salt. Fold in grits and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until grits are tender stirring...

Skillet Frittata

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:20:55 GMT

2-1/2 cups chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, red peppers, onions)
2 cups frozen hash browns
6 eggs
2 tsp Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat broiler. Wrap handle of 10-inch nonstick skillet with foil. Cook vegetables and hash browns in 1 Tbsp of oil in skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Mix eggs with 1/4...

Apple-French Toast Casserole

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:19:59 GMT

Melt the butter in a large skillet and add apples.
Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Add brown sugar, water, and cinnamon and continue to cook and stir for 10 minutes until apples are tender.
Spoon mixture into...

Mexi-Egg Skillet Scramble

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:42:21 GMT

12 large eggs, slightly beaten
Tabasco sauce or louisiana hot sauce (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon baking powder (this will make the eggs very fluffy)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped (use green or red)
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend...

Strawberry Coffee Cake

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:13:35 GMT

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2-2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans

In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir to mix.
In a second bowl, add the egg, milk...

Omelet with Goat Cheese, Green Onion and Cilantro

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:48:01 GMT

2 eggs
1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 slice bread, toasted

Beat eggs.
In a small skillet sprayed with vegetable spray add the beaten eggs and begin to cook on medium heat.
After 2 minutes sprinkle the goat cheese, green onions, cilantro, salt and pepper over top and cook for 3 more minutes or just until omelette is no longer runny.
...

Hashbrown Omelet

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:55:58 GMT

6 slices bacon
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
6 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
dash pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook bacon in large skillet until brown and crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels, then crumble and reserve. Drain most of bacon fat out of skillet. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to skillet and add potatoes. Cook and stir until...

Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella Breakfast Treats

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Wed, 09 May 2007 05:32:12 GMT

1 English muffin, halved and toasted
4 ounces deli ham
2 slices fresh tomatoes
shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
pepper, to taste

Layer each english muffin half with ham, tomato, a dash of pepper (if you like), and cover with cheese.
Place under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to crisp.

Pound Cake French Toast

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Mon, 07 May 2007 05:40:40 GMT

12 slices pound cake (pound cake cut 3/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
4 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
butter, to cook with
powdered sugar (to garnish)

Whisk milk, cream, eggs, and spices/flavorings together.
Heat fry pan and add enough butter to cook with.
Dip pound cake in egg mixture (soak longer for more dry or dense...

Caramel Apple Breakfast Pudding

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:05:34 GMT

CARAMEL APPLE BREAKFAST PUDDING: (Pg. 1 of Desserts forum)

2 cups peeled cored and sliced granny smith apples
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup pecan pieces
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8-10 slices Italian bread or French bread (1/2 inch thick)

In a...

Breakfast Pizza

feeds@yuku.com (TrailsMom) — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:00:26 GMT

1 tube (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound bulk por sausage
1 cup frozed shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Unroll crescent dough and place on a greased 23-inch pizza pan; press seams together and press up sides of pan to form a crust. In a skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain and cool slightly. Sprinkle sausage, hash browns,...

Southern Grits Casserole

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 05:07:38 GMT

2 cups cooked grits, hot (I use yellow grits)
2/3cup skim milk
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups egg substitute or 2 whole eggs
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
1/2 cup crisp bacon, crumbled (I use Oscar Meyer or Hormel real bacon bits)
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray 9x12x2-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Place hot grits in large bowl.
Add butter and stir to mix and let butter melt.
Add liquid...

Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 05:27:10 GMT

1 (1 lb) cinnamon-swirl bread (*, for appx 16 cups cubed)
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (3 oz)
maple syrup, for serving

Spray a 9x13" baking dish or glass pan that is safe to go into a hot oven when its cold (such as pyrex or corningware).
Cut bread into bite-sized cubes; place 1 1/2 c of cubes into quart...

Baked French Toast Casserole

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:04:14 GMT

8 ounces whipped cream cheese
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups milk
5 eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 loaf thick sliced bread
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
confectioners' sugar

Mix together cheese, pecans, brown sugar, syrup, and 1/4 t cinnamon.
Set aside.
Beat together, with a whisk, milk, eggs 1/4...

Company Brunch Casserole

feeds@yuku.com (mfbh) — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:11:50 GMT

16 slices white bread
2 ½ c. cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 lb.)
4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
4 c. shredded mozarella cheese
6 eggs
3 c. milk
½ t. dry mustard
3 c. uncrushed cornflakes
½ c. melted margarine
Trim crusts from bread and cut slices in half. Grease a 13 X 9 X 2 in. baking pan and layer as follows: cover bottom of pan with half of bread, half of ham and half of each of the cheeses. Repeat layers. Combine eggs, milk, and mustard and pour over...

Homefries & Eggs Stovetop Casserole

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:00:02 GMT

3-4 medium russet potatoes
4 lrge eggs
1/2 lb bacon (or sausage)
1/2-1 small onion, peeled and sliced thin
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or cheese or your choice)
salt and pepper

Start out by microwaving your potatoes as you would for baked potatoes. If you have leftover baked potatoes, you can just use those.
Once potatoes are cool enough to touch, cut into large cubes (if you prefer them without the skin, peel first) and set aside....

Garlic Cheddar Grits

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:14:58 GMT

2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup grits (not instant)
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
2 large eggs
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
hot pepper sauce or cayenne pepper to taste

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat.
Stir in grits; reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring twice....

Apple French Toast Casserole (make ahead)

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 06:42:47 GMT

4 tablespoons butter
3 large apples, peeled and sliced thinly
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 slices Italian bread, 1 inch thick
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Melt the butter in a large skillet and add apples.
Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Add brown sugar, water, and cinnamon and continue to cook and stir for 10 minutes until apples are tender.
Spoon mixture...

SMOKED EGGS

feeds@yuku.com (rusty2rusty) — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:46:17 GMT

SMOKED EGGS

6 eggs
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil or cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Hard-boil the eggs and shell them. Mix remaining ingredients and
marinate eggs at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, turning every
now and then. Cut eggs in half and serve.

Spinach Omelet (Makhlama bil Sbenagh)

feeds@yuku.com (rusty2rusty) — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:42:37 GMT

Spinach Omelet (Makhlama bil Sbenagh)

This is a beautiful variation on the traditional Iraqi omelet,
makhlama, normally cooked with meat.
(Makes 6 servings)

2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 pound chopped fresh spinach or one 10-ounce frozen chopped spinach.
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black...