Favorite Breakfast

[lcsamano]

What is your favorite breakfast? Mine is poached eggs on toast with bacon. If we don't have that then I love waffles. We add cinnamon and vanilla extract to the batter to give it a nice taste to it.

[medako]

I'm not a big breakfast eater, but I do like waffles. I don't make them very often, but when I do, I make a BIG batch so there are plenty of leftovers.

[Mama Mangia]

I love a nice fresh fruit salad and a waffle. If not - poached eggs and toast. I'm trying to stay away from "fried" breakfast foods.

[aeiou]

I really enjoy French Toast for breakfast but do not have it very often because my husband is not that fond of it. I like to add cinnamon and nutmeg to the egg and milk mixture. Then sprinkle more cinnamon on top of the slices of French Toast as they are cooking. Once the French Toast is cooked I like to use real maple syrup on top. If I do not have real maple syrup I use powdered sugar or regular sugar.

[ButtrflyDreams]

I love pecan waffles & bacon. That is by far my favorite breakfast. my next favorite is French Toast. I haven't had either one of those in a really long time though.

[Mama Mangia]

How about this mornings' breakfast??

A slice of cold pizza -and it hit the spot!

[r8rpwr]

I love pancakes, but I can't seem to make good ones. So I go out to IHOP.

[medako]

Speaking of breakfasts....what's everyone doing for Christmas morning? Anything special? I'm wanting to do something that's not so "everyday". I've thought about maybe pumpkin or gingerbread waffles with cream, but I'm always open to ideas...

[Mama Mangia]

Here's a few:

CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

10 slices bread, buttered & cubed
1 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1 qt. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. dry mustard
10 oz. thawed chopped broccoli, squeezed dry

Spread bread cubes in bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Cover with cheese. Beat eggs and milk. Add salt, pepper and mustard. Mix. Pour over cheese. Cover with broccoli. Wrap in plastic or foil. Refrigerate 8-12 hours. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Cooked crumbled bacon on top is also very good - add before baking.


CHRISTMAS MORNING CASSEROLE

5 slices of white bread
1 1/2 c. grated cheese
6 eggs, beaten
1 lb. sausage
2 c. milk
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook and drain sausage. Place bread slices in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour sausage over bread evenly. Except for cheese, mix all remaining ingredients well and pour over sausage and bread. Sprinkle cheese on top of mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 or 40 minutes.

Put together the night before and place in the refrigerator, covered. Bake Christmas morning. Serves 6.


CHRISTMAS MORNING FRITTATA

1 pkg. frozen spinach
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. sliced onions or chives
6 beaten eggs
1/3 c. milk or cream
Salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
1 sm. tomato, chopped

Microwave and drain spinach. In 9 or 10-inch pie pan, melt butter 45 seconds, coat pan. Add onions and saute. Spread spinach over onions.

Combine eggs, milk and seasonings and pour over vegetables. Cook uncovered 4 to 6 minutes, stopping and lifting edges a few times. Sprinkle with cheese and microwave 1 minute. Add tomatoes and serve.


CHRISTMAS MORNING CASSEROLE


(Make the night before, bake and serve in morning).
5 slices white bread, buttered
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 lb. bacon, slightly cooled and coarsely chopped
1 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 lb. mild shredded Cheddar cheese
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash hot sauce

Trim crusts from bread and cut into cubes. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Layer ingredients as follows:

1. Bread cubes.

2. Cheese.

3. Bacon.

Mix together egg, milk, mustard, salt, hot sauce and pour over all. Refrigerate overnight. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Drain any excess grease (paper towel works well to absorb).



BREAKFAST BLOSSOMS

1 (12 oz.) can buttermilk biscuits (10 count)
3/4 C. raspberry or strawberry preserves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Grease 10 cups in a muffin tin. Separate dough into
10 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 3 pieces or leaves. Stand
3 leaves evenly around sides and bottom of cup, overlapping
slightly. Press dough firmly together. Combine preserves and
spices. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of mixture into center of
each muffin cup. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10-12
minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly and remove
from pan. Serve warm.



Country Breakfast Pie

6 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
paprika

In large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, bell pepper and white pepper. Pour into well buttered 9 inch pie plate. Toss potatoes with salt and black pepper; sprinkle over egg mixture. Drizzle butter over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325F 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serves 6.

[medako]

yum...those look good...I'll have to add a few to my "maybe" pile.