Sunday, September 20, 2015

School Morning Quiche

School Morning Quiche 
Crustless or with a Crust 
Meatless or use Turkey Sausage 

Ingredients
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup half and half (may also use heavy cream or milk-you may also use almond milk for more protein)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 turkey sausage links or sliced turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Sliced Bread for crust
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, garlic, pepper, parsley and parmesan cheese. Add cheddar and turkey sausage or turkey bacon, mixing until fully combined.
  2. Spray a cupcake (muffin) tin with non-stick spray. Using a slice of bread and cookie cutter, make a round circle, flatten with a rolling pin and place the bread in the muffin tin. This will be the crust. Scoop about 1/4 cup mixture into each muffin cavity. Fills about 10 spots. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove, cool 5 minutes in pan, and remove from pan. Serve immediately or FREEZE for later use.
Notes
Recipe easily doubles. Add spinach and veggies instead of bacon if desired. Using a slice of bread and cookie cutter, make a round circle and place it in the muffin tin to make a crust.  If you freeze them, place in a ziplock bag and microwave for 30 seconds.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Maple, Bacon, Pancake Bites

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbs. baking powder
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 Tbs. white vinegar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ stick butter, melted
For the icing:
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
For the topping:
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped
  • Real maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, ½ tsp salt, and baking powder. Mix and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Stir and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk in the vanilla, eggs, and butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Grease or spray two mini muffin baking pans. Fill cups ⅔ full.
  6. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top.
  7. While the muffins are baking, in a small bowl, whisk the cream cheese, sugar, and maple syrup until nice and smooth.
  8. Once the muffins are cool enough to handle, dip the tops into the icing and then the chopped bacon. Serve warm with additional real maple syrup! Enjoy!!