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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are made with baby potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, paprika and olive oil.

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I have been all about my air fryer lately for breakfast items. Remember that Air Fryer Bacon or “Hard Boiled” Eggs. well the breakfast keep coming. I love using the air fryer in the morning because I can toss in something for the family and go get ready while it cooks.


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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are so tasty and so filling. Some breakfast potatoes with scrambled eggs and a glass of juice really is a great way to start your whole family out on the right foot. It’s filling, healthy and hearty – just what my kids need!

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What potatoes to use

You can use ANY potato you like or have on hand. Russet, Yukon gold, baby red potatoes… whatever. I like to use those teeny tiny Little Potato Company potatoes because all you do is quarter them and they are the perfect size. The only type of potato I haven’t tried are sweet potatoes which would be a much different taste and cook time could vary.

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are made with baby potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, paprika and olive oil. 
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (Little Potato Co. recommended) diced
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Wash bell pepper and potatoes. 
  • Dice potatoes and soak in water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pat dry. 
  • Chop onion, bell pepper and potatoes. Mince garlic. 
  • Add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together. Toss into air fryer. 
  • Cook in air fryer on 390-400 degrees for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook another 10 minutes, Shake the basket again and cook another 5 minutes for a total cook time of 25 minutes. 
  • Serve. 

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Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes are made with a basic pancake batter with added nutmeg and a pinch of sugar with a delicious swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar and topped with a buttery icing to seriously take pancake mornings to the next level.

I think my family is pretty typical with that we love having a big breakfast every Sunday morning. The perfect Sunday morning for me starts with sleeping in longer than normal and taking my time getting out of bed. Then, heading to the kitchen in my pajamas to whip up some breakfast for everyone.

These Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes are a great Sunday morning breakfast that kids and adults both love. They taste like cinnamon rolls but in pancake form with lots of cinnamon and buttery goodness. I think this is where I insert [happy dance]. I put an icing on top instead of butter or syrup but you can certainly pick a maple syrup if you choose.

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes look like they have a lot of ingredients but they are really basic ones and come together easily. The only downer is all the dishes (you need 3 mixing bowls) but trust me when I say that it is totally worth it!

Tips & Tricks

The only tip I have for you today is to stay organized. Get out your 3 mixing bowls and make each item individually before beginning to cook. If you do that- this recipe is a breeze and anyone can make these yummy pancakes!

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Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes are made with a basic pancake batter with added nutmeg and a pinch of sugar with a delicious swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar and topped with a buttery icing to seriously take pancake mornings to the next level.  Recipe adapted from Food Network. 
Servings 15 pancakes
Author Amber

Ingredients

Pancake batter

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Icing

  • 1 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons whole milk
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • salt

Instructions

Pancake batter

  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk those dry ingredients together. 
  • Add vanilla extract, milk, and eggs. Whisk together. 
  • Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in a small microwavable safe bowl for about 20 seconds. Pour the melted butter into the pancake batter and whisk again. Set to the side. 

Cinnamon Swirl

  • Whisk together brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. 
  • Melt 5 Tablespoons butter in a small microwavable safe bowl for about 20 seconds. Pour the melted butter into the cinnamon mix and whisk again.
  • Pour the cinnamon swirl mixture into a sandwich bag and seal. When you are ready to use just cut a small section of the corner tip to use. 

Icing

  • In a third mixing bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar, 3 Tablespoons milk and just a pinch of salt. 
  • Melt 4 Tablespoons butter in a small microwavable safe bowl for about 20 seconds. Pour the melted butter into the icing mix and whisk again.

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

  • Pre-heat griddle to 375 degrees. 
  • Measure out 1/4 cup pancake batter and place onto griddle. Repeat this for as many pancakes will fit on your griddle. 
  • Use the cinnamon swirl mix from the cut sandwich to create a swirl on each pancake starting from the center. 
  • Cook for 2 minutes and flip. 
  • Cook another 1 minute, 30 seconds. 
  • Serve with a drizzle of icing. 

Chocolate Waffles

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Chocolate Waffles are made with basic baking ingredients, cocoa powder and chunks of milk chocolate. Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a special breakfast.

I have Valentine’s Day on the mind- it is only a few weeks away! I like to make something special every year for my family. It may be a big breakfast or a delicious cake… maybe just a fancy steak dinner. While a stuffed animal and a few heart-shaped chocolates are fun… there is something about baking or cooking for your loved ones that gives you all the good feels. This year, my homemade treat are these Chocolate Waffles! Let’s be honest though- do we really need a holiday to make these yummy waffles? Probably not.

Chocolate Waffles

Chocolate Waffles are really easy to make. Everything except for the egg whites and chopped chocolate go into a big mixing bowl to be whisked together. The egg whites are beaten until they come to peak, meaning they turn into a white foam, then they are folded into the waffle batter. A chocolate bar is chopped up and also folded into the batter for extra chocolate flavor.

**Make sure to read the instructions on your waffle maker because each will have a slightly different recommended cook time. 


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Chocolate Waffles

Chocolate Waffles are made with basic baking ingredients, cocoa powder and chunks of milk chocolate. Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a special breakfast. 
Course Breakfast, brunch
Keyword chocolate, waffles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 waffles
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons confectioners sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces milk or dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 egg whites
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • strawberries sliced
  • whipped cream
  • chocolate syrup

Instructions

  • Add the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk together. Dry ingredients are flour, cocoa powder, confectioners sugar, and salt. 
  • Add the vegetable oil, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk together. 
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to a peak where the egg is like a stiff foam. Fold in the egg whites into the batter. 
  • Chop up a chocolate bar and fold into batter. You can use any baking chocolate you like - dark or milk. 
  • Heat up your waffle iron. 
  • Spray iron with non-stick spray. Add 1/2 cup batter (for a single waffle maker) and use a spatula to spread out the batter. 
  • Cook each waffle for 3 minutes or per waffle iron recommended cooking time. 
  • Top with chocolate syrup drizzle, sliced strawberries and whipped cream. 

Do you make your family anything special for Valentine’s Day? Let me know about it in the comments below.

Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote

Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote

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Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote is made with plain yogurt, granola and a fresh strawberry sauce paired with a warm cup of New Bigelow Tea with Probiotics for a perfect start to any morning.

For the past 6 months, I have been really focused on living a healthier lifestyle by being more cautious of the foods I am consuming, cutting back on unhealthy habits like drinking alcohol, being physically active in everyday life and getting a daily workout in. I plan on maintaining my healthier lifestyle going into the fall season and beginning each morning with Bigelow teas are helping me do so.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, starts from the moment you wake up. Get in the right mindset! Stay positive and take a moment to yourself to meditate, stretch, pet your dog or whatever relaxes your mind before beginning the day.

After taking a moment of relaxation, make sure to eat a balanced breakfast. By having the first meal of the day be something that makes you feel good, you can easily continue your day eating healthy and staying in the right mind frame to create a better version of yourself.

What my breakfast looks like: 

  • Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote made with yogurt, a high protein granola and fresh strawberries.
  • A probiotics tea from the Bigelow family with a pinch of honey.

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Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote

I love starting my morning off with yogurt to pair with my Bigelow Tea with Probiotics! This Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote hits the spots and keeps me motivated to eat healthier all day long. Plus, the strawberry compote is just plain delicious!

Never made a compote?

This strawberry compote is so simple to make. Make a batch on Sunday night to prepare for a week of delicious Yogurt Parfaits with Strawberry Compote to enjoy every morning with your Bigelow Tea.

Begin by washing, hulling and slicing fresh strawberries. Add the strawberries to a saucepan on the stove top, along with honey and lemon juice and bring to a low simmer. Simmer the strawberries for 12 minutes. I like to mash half the strawberries as they simmer to pull out all that amazing juice from the fruit. After the strawberries have simmered for 12 minutes, remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, place in refrigerator and enjoy as you please. This strawberry compote also tastes amazing on top of waffles, cheesecake or even as an addition to cold beverages like lemonade.

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Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote is made with plain yogurt, granola and a fresh strawberry sauce paired with a warm cup of New Bigelow Tea with Probiotics for a perfect start to any morning. 

  • Strawberry Compote (will produce approximately 6 servings)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Compote
  • 6 ounces yogurt, plain
  • 2 tablespoons granola
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry compote
  • Garnish
  • mint sprig
  • strawberry, sliced
  1. Make the strawberry compote ahead of time. Start by washing, hulling and and slicing the fresh strawberries.
  2. Place strawberries into a medium saucepan with honey and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer for 12 minutes. As the strawberries simmer, muddle half of them well by squishing with the back of a spoon or using a potato masher.
  3. Let the strawberry compote cool and place into a jar to store in fridge for one week.
  4. Once the strawberry compote has cooled off, you can make the parfait.
  5. Add 3 tablespoon of strawberry compote to bottom of bowl.
  6. Layer yogurt on top, followed by a couple tablespoons of granola.
  7. Garnish with a sliced strawberry and mint (optional).

Find Bigelow Tea at a Walmart near you and comment below with some of your best morning tips that keep you on track to a healthy lifestyle.

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins is a classic recipe to utilize those overripe bananas with basic baking ingredients and chopped walnuts sprinkled on top baked just right for a breakfast or snack the whole family is going to love.

WARNING!!!

More than one batch may be needed. I am not responsible for the family fight that may break out over last Banana Muffin. 

Sunday mornings in my household usually start with a brunch. We don’t typically do anything fancy but some scrambled eggs, mix of fruit, hash browns and homemade muffins are frequently on the Sunday brunch menu. There is just something so comforting about a muffin served hot from the oven that gives you all the good feels.

Banana Muffins

These Banana Muffins are quite delicious and incredibly easy to whip up. Just smash your overripe bananas and whisk in the remainder of the ingredients. Bake and eat. Easy peasy. I think this is a great recipe for kids to begin learning how to cook also. So get your kids in the kitchen on Sunday morning with you!

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Banana Muffins is a classic recipe to utilize those overripe bananas with basic baking ingredients and chopped walnuts sprinkled on top baked just right for a breakfast or snack the whole family is going to love. 

  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  1. Smash 3 overripe bananas in a medium sized mixing bowl. You can use a potato masher or just a fork.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Add egg, melted butter, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and vanilla extract. Whisk until batter is thoroughly mixed.
  4. Line a muffin pan with cupcake wrappers or spray with nonstick oil/butter.
  5. Fill each wrapper 3/4 full of batter.
  6. Top each muffin with a few chopped walnuts. (optional)
  7. Bake for 20-24 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Serve warm.

Strawberry Muffins

Strawberry Muffins

Strawberry Muffins are made with fresh strawberries and basic baking ingredients for a delicious start to the day.

It is strawberry season! We love ourselves some locally grown fresh strawberries and I am always searching for recipes to utilize them. This recipe is a great weekend brunch item to bake for the family. These Strawberry Muffins smell amazing and are just perfect fresh out of the oven.

I cannot take credit for this recipe! This recipe comes from the amazing Ina Garten from Barefoot Contessa.


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Strawberry Muffins are made with fresh strawberries and basic baking ingredients for a delicious start to the day.

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1.25 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 16 tablespoons butter, melted (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place muffin liners in muffin pan.
  3. In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix ingredients.
  4. Add the eggs, melted butter and milk to mixing bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat ingredients.
  5. Dice 2 cups of fresh strawberries.
  6. Add the strawberries and sugar to mixing bowl. Stir.
  7. Fill each muffin liner 3/4 full.
  8. Bake 20-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Place on a cooling rack for 5-10 minutes.
  10. Serve.

Mother’s Day Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole

BACON AND SAUSAGE BRUNCH CASSEROLE

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Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole is a perfect Mother’s Day recipe made with Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage, Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon, hash browns, eggs, onion, garlic, Mexican cheese and Roma tomatoes.

We are beginning our brunch journey with a trip to Meijer to check off all those items on the grocery list. From produce to fresh flowers to serving platters and so much more, Meijer stores have it all. For this Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole, a visit to the refrigerated meats section is the first stop to grab Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon. Also, keep an eye out for the new Jimmy Dean Hickory Smoked Bacon now available at Meijer, because bacon is life and you are going to want to try the bold smoky flavor in a slightly thicker cut. Be sure to be on the lookout for the special Mother’s Day stickers on Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand products at Meijer!

THE MEAT

Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage offers a high quality, savory pork sausage with a special blend of seasonings. Ideal for breakfast casseroles!

Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon is a naturally smoked bacon that is hand-trimmed and cut thick. You are going to want to eat this bacon as part of your breakfast, lunch and dinner.

LOCATE A MEIJER STORE NEAR YOU TO PICK UP EVERYHTING ON YOUR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU!

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BRUNCH TABLESCAPE

I decided to go with a tablescape that was beautiful, yet simple. The lace table runner is my favorite part. I added some fresh flowers and candles and utilized cake stands wherever possible. I stuck to all white for the plates, table runner, cake stands and serving dishes to help keep the dining room bright and airy. The floral napkins are a vintage find from a while back and inspired this entire table and set the tone for brunch.

What you need for a Mother’s Day brunch tablescape: 

  • Fresh flowers for a pop of color.
  • Candles.
  • Lace table runner.
  • Floral napkins.
  • Cake stands for muffins and pastries.
  • Serving platters, bowls and serving utensils. I used all white to keep the table bright and cheery.
  • Plates, bowls, glasses and utensils for each guest.

BRUNCH MENU

  • Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole. Recipe card below!
  • Blueberry muffins. I used a simple box mix today with bakery style liners.
  • Vanilla Yogurt with granola.
  • Fresh fruit with strawberries, kiwi, blackberries and grapes.
  • Orange juice. You can even set up a beverage bar with juice, water, coffee and some mimosas.
  • Variety of pastries. Some pastries from the bakery at Meijer are easy and delicious for a nice brunch treat.

BACON AND SAUSAGE BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Let’s get to the best part! Our Mother’s Day Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole that is loaded with Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon for a meaty main dish mom will love. Our menu has pastries, muffins, yogurt and fruit but a hot dish was needed to complete brunch. This Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole hits the spot with your favorite breakfast meats and the must have eggs and hash browns. Plus, the tomatoes add some vibrant color to the top. This casserole is going to make your Mother’s Day! Make sure to click play on the short video at the bottom of the page to see how simple this casserole is.

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Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole is a perfect Mother’s Day recipe made with Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage, Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon, hash browns, eggs, onion, garlic, Mexican cheese and Roma tomatoes.

  • 1.5 pound Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon
  • 16 ounce Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage
  • 3/4 pound frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 eggs
  • .5 teaspoon salt
  • .5 teaspoon pepper
  • .5 cup heavy cream
  • .5 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • .5 cup sour cream
  • chives to garnish
  1. Finely chop half an onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, slice tomatoes and chop a few chives.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. On the stovetop on medium heat, cook your Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon extra crispy, set to the side on paper towels.
  4. Dispose of bacon grease on the bottom of pan and place pan back on medium heat. Add Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and brown meat. Place the sausage to the side in a bowl.
  5. Place pan back on stovetop and turn down heat a bit, add minced garlic and half a chopped onion. Stir for 2 minutes and set onion mix to the side in a bowl.
  6. In a mixing bowl, add eggs, salt, pepper, heavy cream, sour cream and cheese. Whisk thoroughly. Set to side.
  7. Assemble the casserole after spraying dish with non-stick spray.
  8. Place hash browns in the bottom layer. Use about 3/4 of a 1 pound bag. Add the cooked sausage, then the cooked onion. Spread out evenly.
  9. Add a layer of the cooked bacon slices followed by the egg mixture.
  10. Place in oven for 35 minutes.
  11. Add tomato slices and chives, cook another 10 minutes.
  12. Serve.

Do you have Mother’s Day brunch plans? Let me know in the comments below what you are giving your mom, and most importantly, what you will be feeding her!

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake made with old fashioned oats, honey crisp apples and cinnamon baked in the oven for a great start to the morning this Fall.

Honey crisp apples are one of my families favorite fruits during the Fall season. I loaded up this Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake with these delicious apples and added some cinnamon for a really comforting and sweet breakfast. This is one of those meals you can feel good about feeding your family. It is filling, healthy and easy to toss together. Prep it when you wake up and let it bake in the oven while in the shower!

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Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake made with old fashioned oats, honey crisp apples and cinnamon baked in the oven for a great start to the morning this Fall. 

Yields: 6 servings

  • 3 cups oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • .5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • 3 cups Honey crisp apples
  • 2 eggs
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash 3 cups worth of honey crisp apples (about 3 large apples).
  3. Cut your apples into bite size pieces.
  4. In a medium bowl, add oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix together. Set to the side.
  5. In a second bowl, add 2 eggs, almond milk and vanilla extract. Whisk ingredients together.
  6. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and put half into a skillet or a casserole dish.
  7. Place half your apples on top.
  8. Pour the remainder of your oatmeal mixture into skillet.
  9. Place the other half of the apples on top.
  10. Bake for 35 minutes.
  11. Let cool and serve.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 35 minutes

Love baked oatmeal recipes? Try the Triple Berry Baked Oatmeal a la Mode with ice cream for breakfast!

Click HERE for recipe.

Halloween Breakfast Casserole

Halloween Breakfast Casserole

Halloween Breakfast Casserole with creamy hash browns, cheese and topped with Canadian bacon, eggs and decorated with ketchup to create a fun and spooky breakfast.

Halloween Breakfast CasseroleThis recipe comes from Betty Crocker and is just a fun way to eat breakfast for Halloween or before a trip to the pumpkin patch or Haunted House this Fall. This recipe is pretty simple to make. The hardest part is creating the eyes. Make sure you create nice little divots/bowls with the Canadian bacon to hold the egg in place and keep an eye on the last 10 minutes cooking. You want the egg whites cooked all the way through.

Halloween Breakfast Casserole

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Halloween Breakfast Casserole

Halloween Breakfast Casserole with creamy hash browns, cheese and topped with Canadian bacon, eggs and decorated with ketchup to create a fun and spooky breakfast.

  • 1 pound bag frozen, shredded hash browns
  • 1 can cream of potato
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8-10 eggs
  • 8-10 slices Canadian bacon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ketchup
  1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, mix frozen hash browns, cream of potato soup, sour cream, cheese, and a dash of salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
  4. Use a spoon to make divots to place the Canadian bacon into. Just use the back of your spoon to press the hash browns down to make a little "bed" for each slice. You should be able to make 8-10 divots.
  5. Place the Canadian bacon in these divots to form a little bowl.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and crack an egg into each Canadian bacon divot/bowl you made. Be careful not to make the yolk break and to center the yolk the best you can.
  8. Bake another 30 minutes until the egg whites are completely set.
  9. Transfer some ketchup to a pastry bag with small tip or use a sandwich bag with small slit cut out to create the red of the eyes around each yolk.
  10. Serve.

Halloween Breakfast CasseroleLeggings ‘N’ Lattes has a whole Halloween Brunch Party set up with this Halloween Breakfast Casserole! Make sure to visit HERE to get more fun ideas for a spooky and delicious Halloween brunch set up.

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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole

Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole

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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole with mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, hash browns, eggs, cheese and topped with jalapeno, tomatoes and avocado.

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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole, #ExperienceScrubDots, #adVeggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole

Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole is really simple to make. I used a bag of has browns found in the fridge section of your grocery store, eggs and shredded cheddar cheese. I picked my fresh veggies and fruits with onion, mushrooms, green bell pepper, Roma tomato, jalapeno and avocado. I also decided to use frozen spinach, although fresh spinach would also work nicely. If you would like to swap any of the vegetables for another your family enjoys more, you absolutely can!

Place your hash browns on the bottom of your large casserole dish. A 9 x 13 pan will work great. Wash all your fruits and vegetables well and dice. The frozen spinach will need to be defrosted and the excess water removed. I place the spinach in a dish towel and squeeze the water out. On top of the hash browns, add your spinach, diced mushrooms, green bell pepper, and onion. In a medium bowl, whisk your eggs with milk and stir in shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Pour egg mixture over top of hash browns.

Cover and bake for 1 hour. Before serving, add your diced tomato, sliced jalapeno and fresh avocado. A dash of hot sauce is also fantastic on top!

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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole
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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole, #ExperienceScrubDots, #ad
  • 10 eggs
  • .5 cup milk
  • 1 pound shredded hash browns, fridge section
  • .5 onion, white
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • .5 cup diced mushrooms, your favorite type
  • 5 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted
  • 1 Roma tomato
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • dash of salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  1. Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray your casserole dish with oil of choice (I did not spray my casserole dish to test out my new sponges and dishwand)
  3. Place your hash browns in the bottom of casserole dish. Spread out evenly.
  4. Wash all your vegetables and fruits.
  5. Defrost spinach and remove excess water. Place the defrosted spinach in a towel and squeeze to remove the water. Place evenly on top of hash browns.
  6. Diced your onion, mushrooms and bell pepper. Spread out evenly in casserole dish.
  7. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Stir in salt, pepper, minced garlic and cheese.
  8. Pour egg mixture into casserole dish.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes,
  10. Slice your avocado and dice tomato and jalapeno.
  11. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle the avocado slices, tomato and jalapeno over top.
  12. Serve.

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With all that baked on food in the casserole dish above, we are putting Scotch-Brite® Brand to the test today! I used the Scotch-Brite® Non-Scratch Scrub Dots Dishwand with my Scotch-Brite® Heavy Duty Scrub Dots Sponges on the side for any extra stubborn messes.

I soaked my casserole dish in hot water for 15 minutes and filled my wand with dish liquid. I cleaned the entire dish using only the dishwand and it came out sparkling clean!

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