Using It Up : Breakfast Edition

 

Sheet Pan Eggs

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Sheet pan eggs are the perfect recipe when cooking for a morning crowd!

Ingredients

  • 4 slices cooked bacon roughly chopped
  • 18 large eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups thinly sliced vegetables see notes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 13"x18" rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour the whisked egg mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with 2 cups of add-ins, bacon, and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the eggs are set.
  • Allow the eggs to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife along the edges of the pan and cut the eggs into squares or rectangles.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve on toast or English muffins if desired.

Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Thick slices of sweet, egg-soaked bread cooked until golden and stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.
Prep Time10minutes 
Cook Time15minutes 
Total Time25minutes 
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
 
Servings: 12 people
  

Ingredients

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese 1 package, softened
  • 2 - 3 TBS Nutella OR 1/2 C ChocZero Hazelnut Cacao spread
  • 0.67 cup powdered sugar or more to taste (use 1 - 2 tspn if using ChocZero or Nutella spread)
  • 2 tablespoon vanilla extract

French Toast

  • 24 slices Texas toast (one loaf)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1.5 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon *OMITTED*
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar *OMITTED*
  • Optional toppings: strawberries, maple syrup, whipped cream

Instructions

  • Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until you have a spreadable consistency.
  • Spread a thick layer of cream cheese filling on one side of half of the Texas Toast. Top with a second piece of Texas toast, forming a sandwich with cream cheese filling in the middle.
  • In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk, granulated sugar and cinnamon together. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat completely
  • Melt butter on a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides. 
  • Top with strawberries, syrup, and whipped cream (OPTIONAL - Mine with the choczero hazelnut cacao needed no topping at all.)

Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast https://www.yellowblissroad.com/creamcheesestuffedfrenchtoast/


Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients  

  • 5 cups unsweetened almond milk or whole milk, oat, soy, or other milk substitute
  • 2.25 cup yogurt plain or flavored
  • 1.5 cup chia seeds
  • 6 tablespoons honey or other sweetener
  • 6 cups fresh fruit

Instructions 

  • Pour the milk into a medium bowl. While whisking, add the chia seeds. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk yogurt and honey into the chia seed mixture until well combined.
  • Pour into 4 small jars or containers and cover. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 4 days.
  • Top each jar with fresh fruit for serving.

Notes

  • Flavorings such as 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, or ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon or other spices can be added.
  • When using sweetened yogurt or almond milk, consider reducing or eliminating the honey or other sweetener.
  • Yogurt is an optional ingredient in chia pudding.
  • https://www.spendwithpennies.com/chia-seed-pudding/#wprm-recipe-container-277606


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