Eggs in a Basket

This is a wonderful recipe that I made for an Easter Brunch, but these would be delicious really anytime of day and are a great quick breakfast anytime! You can make a batch of them during the weekend when you have time and then they can be frozen as well as refrigerated so that you can simply pop into the microwave for a few seconds and have a delicious breakfast on the go!!
I hope you Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 bag shredded hashbrowns (if using frozen then thaw overnight in refrigerator)

1 doz eggs

1 c. milk

8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

12 oz. pkg. bacon

Salt & Pepper (to taste)

2 muffin tins

Canola Spray

What to Do:

Pre Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray muffin pans with canola spray.

Press the thawed hashbrowns into the muffin tins up against the sides, as to make a nest.

Bake the hashbrowns for 15 minutes until the edges just start to turn light brown.

You can bake these as far as the day before and cover and fill the next day with egg mixture, or this step can be done the same day.

Cut up the bacon into pieces and cook over medium/high heat until cooked & browned.  

After bacon is cooked, place onto a plate lined with a paper towel to drain away excess grease.

Beat together the eggs, milk and salt & pepper.

Pour the egg mixture into the browned hashbrown cups.

Sprinkle bacon pieces on top of egg mixture.

Sprinkle cheese on top of bacon & egg mixture.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until eggs have risen and cooked through.

Let rest for about 2 to 3 minutes before removing from the muffin tins.

Sweet Potato Crunch

Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

This is a Wonderful Holiday Casserole and a must try for any time you make a delicious ham!!

My friend, Teresa makes this every year for our Big Thanksgiving dinner and Everyone just loves it!!

It is just the right amount of sweet to go with the savory smokey ham but anyone that likes sweet potatoes will love this yummy casserole.

Ingredients:

3 c. mashed sweet potatoes

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. butter 

2 eggs beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/3 c. milk

Topping Ingredients:

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. flour

1/3 c. butter softened

1 c. chopped nuts

PreHeat oven to 350 degrees.  

Mix sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, beaten eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and milk together, (you can use a hand mixer to quickly do this).  

Put mixture into a 13x9 baking dish, no need to grease the pan because of the butter in the mixture.

Mix the ingredients for the topping until crumbly and sprinkle all over the top of the casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30-35 minutes.

I hope you Enjoy!!

Bodacious Broccoli Slaw

Bodacious Broccoli Slaw

Ingredients:

2 pkgs of Ramen Noodles in Oriental flavor 

3/4 stick of butter

1/4 c slivered almonds

2 bags broccoli slaw mix 

1/4 sunflower  seeds

chopped green onion, for garnish

Dressing Ingredients:

3/4 c oil

1/4 c brown sugar (can substitute white sugar)

1/4 c apple cider vinegar

1 packet of Oriental Ramen seasoning

Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.  Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium/low heat. Crush up the Ramen noodles and toss into the melted butter as well as the slivered almonds and sunflower seeds to toast, stir occasionally so they do not burn. 

Put the broccoli mix in a large bowl and toss together with the toasted Ramen noodles, slivered almonds and sunflower seeds.  Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.  Garnish with the green onions.

I hope You Enjoy!!

Apple Coleslaw

This recipe comes from my good friend Teresa, aka T.  The first time she ever brought it over to my house everyone went absolutely crazy for it, and it is by far one of my favorite coleslaw recipes EVER!!

Ingredients:

          

3 c. shredded cabbage                              

1 1/2 c finely chopped apple

Dressing:

1 Tbls celery seed

1 Tbls grated onion

1/2 c sugar

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp salt

4 Tbls cider vinegar

1 c oil

Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.

Finely shred the cabbage and finely chop the apple.

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and apple mixture and toss together.  

The longer the mixture sets the better it gets!!!

I hope you Enjoy!!