Easy-Breezy Breakfasts
Egg & Bacon Quesadillas Joshua Logan
Corpus Christi, TX My kids raved about these after a sleepover at their Aunt Sherrys house. I like to spice up mine with hot sauce! 2 T. butter, divided 4 8-inch flour tortillas 5 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. milk 2 8-oz. pkgs. shredded Cheddar cheese 6 to 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Optional: salsa, sour cream Lightly spread about 1/4 teaspoon butter on one side of each tortilla; set aside.
In a bowl, beat eggs and milk until combined. Pour egg mixture into a hot, lightly greased skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until done. Remove scrambled eggs to a dish and keep warm. Melt remaining butter in the skillet and add a tortilla, buttered-side down. Layer with 1/4 of the cheese, 1/2 of the eggs and 1/2 of the bacon. Top with 1/4 of the cheese and a tortilla, buttered-side up.
Cook one to 2 minutes on each side, until golden. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each into 4 wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired. Serves 4. Coconut-Orange Breakfast Rolls Jewel Sharpe
Raleigh, NC These sweet rolls are our favorite breakfast when we go camping. tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing 3/4 to 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut 1 t. canola oil 1/2 c. orange marmalade 1/4 c. sliced almonds 1/2 to 1 t. almond extract Separate dough into 8 rolls; set icing aside. almond extract Separate dough into 8 rolls; set icing aside.
Place coconut in a dish. Roll each roll in coconut, pressing to make sure sides are covered. Place rolls, cinnamon-side up, into a 9" round cake pan coated with oil. Make a well in the center of each roll; fill with one tablespoon marmalade. Sprinkle rolls with almonds. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden.
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Mix almond extract into reserved icing. Spread rolls carefully with icing. Serve warm. Makes 8 servings. biscuit baking mix 1 c. milk 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. pepperoni, chopped 1/2 c. tomato, chopped 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped 2 t. green pepper, chopped 2 t.
Italian seasoning Garnish: pizza sauce, grated Parmesan cheese Stir together baking mix, milk and eggs until well blended; add remaining ingredients except garnish. Heat a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. Ladle batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle; cook until golden on both sides. Garnish with warmed pizza sauce and Parmesan cheese. Makes 15 pancakes. 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. chopped pecans Stir together eggs and butter. chopped pecans Stir together eggs and butter.
Add remaining ingredients; stir just until blended. Spray foil muffin cup liners with non-stick vegetable spray. Place liners in a muffin tin; fill 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove muffins from pan immediately; cool. Sunrise Pizza Mary Lou Thomas
Portland, ME A quick recipe just right for busy mornings. Sunrise Pizza Mary Lou Thomas
Portland, ME A quick recipe just right for busy mornings.
We wrap up individual slices and pop them in the microwave before heading out the door! 8-oz. tube refrigerated crescent rolls 1 c. cooked ham, diced 1 c. frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 4 eggs 3 T. salt 1/4 t. pepper Separate rolls into 4 rectangles. pepper Separate rolls into 4 rectangles.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet or 12" round pizza pan. Build up edges slightly to form a crust. Firmly press perforations to seal. Sprinkle ham evenly over crust. Top with frozen vegetables and cheese. Beat eggs; stir in milk, salt and pepper.
Pour egg mixture over cheese in crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until center is set. Cut into wedges to serve. Serves 6. Apple-Stuffed French Toast Wendy Paffenroth
Pine Island, NY Amazing aroma and divine flavor...thats what breakfast is all about! 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 1/4 c. milk 1 t. vanilla extract 8 slices wheat bread Garnish: maple syrup In a microwave-safe bowl, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. vanilla extract 8 slices wheat bread Garnish: maple syrup In a microwave-safe bowl, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes, until apples are soft. In a separate bowl, stir together eggs, milk and vanilla. Spray a griddle or large frying pan with non-stick vegetable spray and heat over medium heat. Quickly dip the bread on both sides in the egg mixture and place on the griddle. Cook until golden on both sides. Place one slice of toast on a plate; put a scoop of the apple mixture in the middle.
Top with another slice of toast. Drizzle with maple syrup. Makes 4 servings. Kitchen Caf Mocha Carrie OShea
Marina Del Rey, CA Oh, caf mocha is such a treat! I make this every Saturday to tote with me on errands. 6 c. half-and-half 6 T. chocolate syrup 2 T. plus 1 t. sugar Garnish: whipped cream, chocolate syrup In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients except garnish. sugar Garnish: whipped cream, chocolate syrup In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients except garnish.
Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Pour into mugs and garnish as desired. Makes 6 servings.