Baked German Pancakes

Baked German Pancake
Baked German Pancake
1 large egg, separated
1/2 cup skim milk
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons stick margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring3 egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 450° F. Spray an 8" oven-proof skillet or cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.In large bowl, beat egg yolk with milk, lemon zest and sugar. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together, and gradually whisk into yolk mixture. Add margarine and butter flavoring, and beat until smooth.In another bowl, beat the four egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into yolk mixture.Pour into prepared skillet and bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° F. and bake 7-10 minutes more, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.Sprinkle with lemon juice and confectioners sugar, and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

SERVING SIZE: 1/4 of German Pancake SELECTIONS: 1/2 Fat, 1/2 Protein, 1/2 Bread, 40 Optional Calories PER SERVING: 134 Calories, 7 g Protein, 4 g Fat, 18 g Carbohydrate,431 mg Sodium, 54 mg Cholesterol, 0 g Dietary Fiber

Creamed Eggs on Toast

I'm a little late on this post. I was going to when we were doing eggs, then I forgot. I just made it this morning, and remembered. Here ya go.

1 cube butter
1 cup flour
Milk

Boiled eggs, peeled and sliced up

Melt the butter, add the flour, into like a crumbly paste. Then add the milk slowly, stirring frequently. (It's making the creamy, gravy based. If you like it runnier, add lots of milk, thicker, add less milk. I just add until it looks how I like it...probably 4 of 5 cups)

Once the gravy is the consistency you like, add the boiled eggs. I did 8. Again, depends on how eggy you want it.

Then toast your bread. Pour gravy over toast. Enjoy.


Chip Beef on Toast

Do the same thing for the gravy. Only when you melt the butter, add sliced up Kroger Brand thin sliced beef, like lunch meat in the little packets, like 40cents a package. I freeze mine and just slice it up frozen then add to the butter. It doesn't have to be frozen. Anyhoo, add 4 packages of chip beef meat to the butter. Then make the gravy like above. Serve over toast. Very easy. Remember to stir constantly.

Yummy Breakfast Casserole

This is such a yummy casserole - don't let the broccoli turn you off! You can make this casserole a day ahead and put it in the oven on a holiday morning! Serves 12

8 0z. bacon ( to make it easier, I use the pre0-cooked)
8 oz. broccoli, cut into florets ( I use frozen, thawed)
8 slices of bread (texas toast ideal)
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
3/4 c. cheddar cheese
12 eggs
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. dry mustard (opt.)
salt and pepper, to taste

Spray 9x13 dish with cooking spray. Cook bacon, drain, crumble and set aside (see how much easier pre-cooked would be?). Place colander and 2 c. water in small stock pot. Add broccoli and bring water to a boil. Cook until tender, but firm -about 10 minutes. If you use frozen broccoli, place florets in about 2 Tbsp. water and microwave for 5 minutes, instead. Drain, cool and chop. Lightly butter the bread on the side that will go down in the pan. Line with bread slices and cover with cheese, bacon and broccoli.

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into pan. Refrigerate overnight or bake immediately. Preheat oven 25 minutes before baking to 325 degrees. Bake until eggs are solid - approx. on hour.

Individual Quiches

4 slices of bacon, cut into medium dice (I use the microwave ready bacon)
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 large eggs
2 large egg Yolks
1 Tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped OR 1/4 to 1/2 (desired amnt) Tablespoon ground Thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 refrigerated pkg crescent rolls (I use reduced fat)
1/2 cup mozarella cheese
1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped

- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- In a medium skillet either cook bacon until brown and crispy or microwave the ready kind, and chop up.
- In large bowl combine half-and-half, eggs, egg yolks, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Spray muffin tins with cooking spray. Roll out crescent rolls and place in muffin tin so it fills the tin and has some dough hanging over the edges.
-Divide spinach, bacon and cheese between the cups and fill them with the egg mixture to the top of the cup line. Fold each overlapping corner of each crescent over the top of the filling. (the dough won't cover the entire cup, and that is just fine).
-place muffin tin on a cookie sheet to prevent spills and bake quiches in oven for about 20 minutes until the filling is puffed and the crust is golden brown.
*sometimes I combine the crescent roll dough to fill a muffin cup, or sometimes I have left over egg mixture. Just play with it. They are VERY tastey, and it looks like a lot of ground thyme but that is what makes the flavor. We eat these for dinner with a side salad.

Souther Mac & Cheese

I've had requests to post this. It's a favorite around here. It's really easy to make. I think I make it a little different every time I make it. I'll write down the recipe, but then I'll tell you some of the things I sometimes do different and let's hope it makes sense. It's one of those family recipes that you don't have a recipe written down...you just do it. =)

Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (usually I just get the original cheese, but I've tried it with the sharp cheese) (Also works fine with the generic....just make sure it's the Deluxe kind)

1 stick of butter (per box).....now I usually only do 1/2 stick or less sometimes. It's fattening enough =)

3 Eggs (per box)

Grated Cheese (I just use what cheese I have. Sometimes cheddar, sharp, the white and yellow,
I think co- jack and cheddar? I haven't found a yellow cheese I haven't liked in it.)

Cooked ham chunks if you want it as more of a mail meal instead of side dish.

Make the macaroni as directed in pan. Then add butter, eggs and stir together. Then mix in a handful of cheese & ham. Pour into 9x13 pan. Top with cheese. I keep it in the oven at 450 degrees until bubbling through, then switch it to broil for a minute to brown the top. What closely. Oh, and I usually double it and it fits in a 9x13 or I've done it in the pan size just bigger than 9x13.

German Pancakes

6 Tbsp margarine
1 Cup milk
6 eggs
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt margarine in 9x13 pan. Mix batter, add to margarine & bake for 25 minutes. Cut & serve with syrup.

Breakfast Casserole

Layer in 9x13 pan:
hash browns
2 cups grated cheese
1 1/2 lbs. browned sausage, bacon or ham (we prefer sausage)
chopped onion and green pepper (opt, but VERY yummy!)

Combine and pour over meat:
9 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp instant onion

Cover pan with foil. Refrigerate overnight. Just before baking, top with mixture of 1 can cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Hashbrown Quiche

This is a recipe from one of my college roommates, Alisa Ellis, that my family loves!

1 24 oz pkg frzn hashbrowns

1/3 c. melted margarine or butter

1 c. diced ham (I use ham cubes)

1 c. grated mozzarella cheese

1 c. grated cheddar cheese

1/2 c. milk

8 eggs

1/4 tsp seasoned salt

Grease a 9x13 pan. Fit hash browns in to make a crust. Brush with butter. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and layer ham and cheese on it. Beat eggs with milk and salt. Pour over ham and cheese. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until set well. Check with a knife.

Breakfast Burritos

12 burritos

6 eggs, beaten
1/2 lb ground sausage or your favorite breakfast meat (my kids love cubed ham)
1/4 cup chunky salsa
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
12 flour tortillas (you can also use whole wheat)

Optional Ingredients
1/2 green pepper, finely diced (optional)
3 potatoes, shredded and fried until cooked through (optional) or hash browns (optional)
1/2 tomato, peeled and chopped (optional)
1 green onion, sliced with tops (optional)

Scramble eggs in large skillet until done; stir in cooked sausage.
Warm tortillas in microwave 20-30 seconds or until warm and flexible.
Place 1/2 cup egg mixture into tortilla, sprinkle on cheese; roll burrito-style. Add salsa to taste!

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

SERVES 8 -10

8 slices white bread, cut into cubes (I like to use Texas Toast,usually it will take less)
1 lb pork sausage, crumbled and cooked
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
10 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
pepper

Grease 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
Place bread cubes in prepared dish.
Top with sausage and cheese.
Beat together eggs, milk, mustard and salt.
Season with pepper.
Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake casserole until puffed and center is set, about 50 minutes.
Cut into squares and serve.

I love to prepare this the night before then stick it in the oven in the morning! It is great for a brunch potluck or special breakfast! YUM!

March Theme

Hey Ladies,

By popular vote, This month's Theme is eggs and breakfast!

Don't forget that its not to late to add additional recipes for ground beef and chicken!

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