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Archive for May, 2010

I realize it's not always about gourmet chocolates and enticing desserts, so here is a potato dish that can perfectly complement your brunch menu!  Paprika, onion and other seasonings are used to create a savory side dish that is a hearty change from hashbrowns.

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds of small red-skinned potatoes, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped (remove the seeds too)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Lawry's seasoning
2 teaspoons sweet paprika

Directions

Preheat the oven to 500 degF. In a large ziploc bag, toss together all of the ingredients and then pour them on a large non-stick baking sheet for cookies or jelly roll pan. Spread them out so they are in a single layer (not piled on top of each other). Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown turning several times to make sure that they cook evenly.

If you love this potato dish, be sure to try this Potato Pizza Casserole recipe!

Quiche is a great brunch recipe that will impress your friends and family!  Starting with a pre-made pie crust will cut down on time and still taste great!

Bacon, cheese and eggs all come together to create a complete meal gift that will have them coming back for more!

Ingredients

1 - 9" deep dish pie shell, uncooked and chilled well
12 bacon slices, fried and crumbled
4 eggs
2 cups of heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of nutmeg and cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

In a medium saucepan, slightly beat together the eggs, cream and dry ingredients (not the cheese). Warm the mixture until it is just warm (like room temperature - do not bring to a boil) and stir in the cheese. Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the bottom of the pie shell. Pour the saucepan mixture over the top of the bacon. Carefully place in the oven and bake at 425 degF for 15 minutes and then at 300 degF for an additional 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Slice into pie pieces and serve.

Check out more easy brunch recipes!

Eggs aren't just an Easter gift these days! In fact, they're most often used in brunch recipes for families. But brunch doesn't always have to include the same traditional egg dishes.  Seafood lovers will adore this recipe!  Give your scrambled eggs a delicious twist by adding crab meat.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
9 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 large package of cream cheese, cubed
1 can of crab meat
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh baby dill, chopped to sprinkle on top

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degF. Pour the melted butter in the bottom of a 7" x 12" pan. In a mixing bowl, mix together all of the other ingredients (except the dill). Pour mixture into the pan with the butter. Sprinkle the dill evenly over the top of the mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

If you like this recipe, you'll love these Egg Salad Sandwiches!

If you're looking for a delicious dish to serve at your next brunch, here is one that combines eggs, sausage and cheese for a taste that will have them coming back for seconds!  Prepared the night before, all you have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven and then enjoy. This is also a great idea for a get well gift. This way, the family has a meal to eat whenever they need it and they don't need to worry about any preparation by anyone.

Ingredients:

1/2 pound hot sausage, cooked (not links - it should be loose)
1/2 loaf of french bread, cubed (the more stale the better)

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the following dry ingredients:
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt

In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients:
7 slightly beaten eggs
2 cups of milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese + some extra to sprinkle on top

Directions:

Grease a 7" x 11" (best choice) or a 9" x 13" pan. Place the bread evenly in the bottom of the pan and then evenly sprinkle the crumbled sausage over the bread. Evenly sprinkle the bowl of dry ingredients on top of the bread and sausage. Then carefully pour the bowl of wet ingredients over the top of the entire thing. You'll need to press down on any bread that floats to the top to make sure that it is all evenly distributed and coated with wet mixture. Sprinkle a layer of grated cheddar cheese on top. Cover entire pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake covered at 350 degF for 1 hour or until top is golden. The combination of sausage and cheese make this one of our favorite brunch dishes.

Odds are, if you enjoy this meal, you'll love this Bacon & Cheese Quiche Brunch Recipe.