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Brunch Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup 4% Daisy small-curd cottage cheese

• 1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• FILLING:

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• MAPLE GLAZE:

• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar

• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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• In a food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cover and pulse until mixture forms a soft dough.

• Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Brush butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 9-in. round baking pan.

• Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts 1 roll: 318 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Meal in a Muffin Pan

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) corned beef hash

• 6 large eggs

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan. Divide hash into six of the cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a shell. Break an egg into each shell; season with salt and pepper. Mix muffins according to package directions. Spoon batter into the other six cups.

• Bake 15-20 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and eggs are set.

Nutrition Facts 1 egg cup and 1 corn mufin: 377 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

Cinnamon Blueberry French Toast

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs

• 2 cups 2% milk

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 9 cups cubed French bread (about 9 ounces)

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed

• Maple syrup

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Directions

• Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Place half of the bread in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; top with 1/2 cup blueberries and half of the milk mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight.

• Cook, covered, on low until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 3-4 hours. Serve warm with syrup.

Health tip: Swap whole wheat for white French bread to increase fiber. Or you can cube 100% whole wheat buns.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 265 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs

• Cold water

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Directions

• Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 1 in. Cover and quickly bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes for large eggs (18 minutes for extra-large eggs and 12 minutes for medium eggs).

• Rinse eggs in cold water and place in ice water until completely cooled. Drain and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts 1 egg: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

Egg-Topped Avocado Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices multigrain bread, toasted

• 2 teaspoons butter

• 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

• 4 thin slices tomato

• 2 thin slices red onion

• 2 large eggs

• 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt

• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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• Spread each slice of toast with butter; place on a plate. Top with avocado; mash gently with a fork. Top with tomato and onion.

• To poach each egg, place 1/2 cup water in a small microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup; break an egg into the water. Microwave, covered, on high 1 minute. Microwave in 10-second intervals until white is set and yolk begins to thicken; let stand 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, place egg over sandwich.

• Sprinkle eggs with seasoned salt. Top with cheese and bacon.

Test Kitchen tipsFor a buttery texture and flavor, be sure to use a ripe avocado. To speed its ripening, place it in a brown paper bag along with an apple or kiwifruit. If your avocado is ripe before you need it, refrigerate it and it'll stay at its peak a few days longer. To store leftover avocado, sprinkle the cut surface with lemon juice and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap; use within a day. If you're more comfortable cooking your egg in a skillet, sunny side up or over-easy eggs would be delicious, too! Health Tip: Skip the cheese and bacon to reduce the saturated fat and start your morning on a healthier note. Nutrition Facts 1 open-faced sandwich: 313 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

• 2/3 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham

• 5 large eggs

• 3 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Directions

• In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add spinach and ham; cook and stir until the excess moisture is evaporated. Cool slightly. Beat eggs; add cheese and mix well. Stir in spinach mixture and pepper; blend well. Spread evenly into a greased 9-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Test Kitchen TipsTo ensure perfectly cooked quiche, start checking early to see whether it's done. Baking times are great guidelines, but because every oven heats differently, we recommend taking an early look, especially for cakes, cookies, muffins and delicate egg-based dishes. For cheese that's extra melty, shred or grate it yourself. Check out 10 of our best quiche recipes.

Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 251 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

Apple-Sage Sausage Patties

Ingredients

• 1 large apple

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh sage

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey

• 6 teaspoons olive oil, divided

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Directions

• Peel and coarsely shred apple; place apple in a colander over a plate. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels.

• In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, sage, garlic, seasonings and apple. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen 2-in. patties. Place patties on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. In batches, cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 165°, adding more oil as needed. Freeze option: Place uncooked patties on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pans and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time to 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts 1 patty: 79 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Hash Brown Pancetta Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 2 ounces sliced pancetta or bacon, finely chopped

• 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

• 8 large eggs

• 2 cups 2% milk

• 1 cup shredded fontina cheese, divided

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon ground mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Freshly ground pepper and additional fresh parsley, optional

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• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.

• In another skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain.

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the hash browns, spinach mixture and pancetta. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup fontina cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and nutmeg; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.

• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and garnish with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 291 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 253mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.

Pineapple Strawberry Punch

Ingredients

• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

• 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled

• 4 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled

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Directions

• In a food processor, puree strawberries. Pour into a large punch bowl. Stir in the pineapple juice and soda. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 109 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Hazelnut Mocha Smoothies

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1/2 cup Nutella

• 4 teaspoons decafe instant espresso powder

• 6 ice cubes

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream

• Chocolate curls, optional

• Caramel Optional but, makes it into a turtle

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Directions

• In a blender, combine the milk, Nutella and espresso powder; cover and process until blended. Add ice cubes; cover and process until smooth. Add ice cream; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 474 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.