Our Easter Breakfast and Brunch Favorites! - 38 recipes
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Baked 2-Cheese & Bacon Grits
By cindygwest
Baked 2-Cheese & Bacon Grits is a recipe steeping velvety, cheese flavor
- 6 thickly sliced bacon strips, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups quick cooking grits
- 1 (12-ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed, about 2 1/3 cups
- 1 stick of butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, about 8-ounces
Vegan Sausage Patties
By Nyneve
Vegan sausage patties are so good even your meatiest meat-eater friends will be fighting over the last one
- 1/2 cup textured vegetable protein
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup oat or wheat bran
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 or 2 dashes of cayenne, optional
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
- canola oil for frying
Skillet Huevos
By á-4084
Skillet Huevos is a tortilla layered with your favorite beans with an egg cradled in the beans, topped with cheese ...
- 4 (6 inch) tortillas (I use a corn and flour blend)
- 4 eggs (1 per serving….you can add more if you want)
- 2 cups cooked rinsed beans (black bean, pinto, cannellini, or heirloom beans)
- 1/2 onion, sliced or diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija, queso fresco, feta or goat cheese, optional
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Optional: bell pepper, kale, zucchini, mushrooms,
Corn Bread Shortcake with Ham & Fresh Peach Salsa
By á-175897
This dish features the down-home flavors of cornbread, smoked ham, and peaches
- 3 cups peeled peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
- non-stick cooking spray
- 9 (1.5-ounce) slices 33%-less-sodium smoked ham
- cilantro sprigs, to garnish
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This casserole has many virtues
- SAUCE:
- 4 thick slices brioche bread*
- 1 package cream cheese, cut into cubes)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen works fine, too)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (optional but we love it)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (I use Instant Clear Jel)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blueberries
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon butter
Ham & Cheese Egg Cups
By á-46561
What a great recipe idea! Muffin tins are filled with ham, shredded cheddar cheese, an egg and then baked for 12 to...
- Cooking spray, for pan
- 12 slices ham
- 1 cup cheddar, shredded
- 12 large eggs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
By á-57724
You don't have to go out to enjoy the taste of these cinnamon roll favorites! Serve them warm and drizzled with lot...
- For the dough:
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup oil
- 4 and 1/2 - 5 cups all-purpose flour
- For the filling:
- 1 and 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- pinch of vanilla powder ( or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 and 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1-Hour Cinnamon Rolls
By á-30663
These simple and delicious cinnamon rolls are good-to-go from scratch to your tummy in less than an hour
- DOUGH:
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 envelope instant or ‘rapid rise’ yeast (approx. 2 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1 egg
- CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, completely softened
- CREAM CHEESE ICING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, if needed
- STANDARD ICING:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Make-Ahead Buttermilk Pancakes
By Snowy0wl
Fluffy but thin, tangy, delicate Best Make-Ahead Buttermilk Pancakes whip up with ease! The batter stores well in t...
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 pound unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
- 4 cups buttermilk (or 1/4 cup cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice added to 3 3/4 cups with milk, stirred and microwaved for 45 seconds)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, to taste
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
By á-11135
Quick and easy french toast strips are prepared in an air fryer, making it easy to make french toast for a weekday
- 4 pieces of sliced bread - whatever kind and thickness desired
- 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine
- 2 eggs, gently beaten
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Icing sugar and/or maple syrup for garnish and serving
- Cooking spray
Ratatouille Skillet Eggs
By Gazelle
This delicious Ratatouille Skillet Eggs recipe is perfect for brunch
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, chopped
- 1 small or 1/2 large eggplant, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 (15 -ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 -ounce) can cannellini beans, do not drain
- 1 cup torn fresh basil
- 8 large eggs
- 4 large baguette slices
Starbucks Oatcakes
By á-2144
This recipe is a copycat recipe for Starbucks Oatcakes, so that you don't have to wait in line to get the sweet tre...
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup blueberries
- 4 cups oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 eggs
- nonstick cooking spray
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