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BLT Brunch Pie

My boys can't wait to pick the first ripe tomatoes in our garden to be used in this terrific pie. It has a tempting filling and tomatoes layered in a melt-in-your-mouth crust. And the crust is so easy to make- you just pat the dough into the pan! —Shara Walvoort, Oostburg, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/2 cup shortening

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• FILLING:

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can (4-1/2 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

• 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper

• 1 tablespoon chopped onion

• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced

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Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

• Press dough into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edges if desired. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool completely.

• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, bacon, green pepper and onion. Layer half of the tomatoes in crust; top with half of the mayonnaise mixture. Repeat layers.

• Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 464 calories, 39g fat (11g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 618mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Bacon 'n' Egg Bundles

This is a fun way to serve bacon and eggs all in one cute package! The recipe can easily be doubled for a larger group. Make sure to use high-quality bacon so it doesn't fall apart in the muffin tin. —Edith Landinger, Longview, Texas

Ingredients

• 12 to 18 bacon strips

• 1 teaspoon butter

• 6 large eggs

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.

• Lightly grease 6 muffin cups with 1 teaspoon butter. Cut 6 bacon strips crosswise in half. Line bottom of each muffin cup with 2 bacon halves. Line sides of each muffin cup with 1 or 2 whole bacon strips. Break an egg into each cup.

• Bake until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 12-18 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts 1 bundle: 311 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.

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Apple-Cheddar Pancakes with Bacon

After tasting a scrumptious grilled apple and cheese sandwich, I decided to try the same flavors with pancakes. The idea of adding bacon came from my bacon-fanatic sister. —Kim Korver, Orange City, Iowa

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup 2% milk

• 2 cups biscuit/baking mix

• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

• 2 large apples, peeled and shredded

• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• Butter and maple syrup, optional

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• In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Add biscuit mix and bacon; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples and cheese.

• Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle, spreading batter with the back of a spoon as necessary. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with butter and syrup.

Nutrition Facts 2 pancakes (calculated without butter and syrup): 303 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

Broccoli Quiche Cups

Make this crustless quiche in muffin cups or in a regular-size pie tin. Either way, there's plenty of bacon-y, cheesy goodness to go around. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli

• 1 cup shredded provolone cheese

• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 cup bacon bits

• 1 shallot, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon onion flakes

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°. Divide broccoli and cheese among 12 greased muffin cups.

• Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour into cups. Bake until set, 15-20 minutes.

Health Tip: Swap half-and-half for whipping cream and save more than 60 calories and 6 grams of saturated fat per serving.

Nutrition Facts 2 quiche cups: 291 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.

Bacon, Egg & Avocado Sandwiches

My husband wanted bacon and eggs; I wanted a BLT. We settled our standoff with an irresistible sandwich we've had many times since. —Patti Darwin, Lubbock, Texas

Ingredients

• 2 bacon strips, halved crosswise ***************optional************************

• 2 large eggs

• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip or mayonnaise

• 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted

• 4 thin slices tomato

• 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

• 2 slices Gouda cheese, optional

• 1 slice red onion, separated into rings, optional

• 2 teaspoons butter, softened

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Directions

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Pour off drippings.

• In same skillet, break eggs, one at a time, into pan; immediately reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken. Remove from heat; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.

• Spread Miracle Whip over two slices of toast. Top with bacon, eggs, tomato, avocado and, if desired, cheese and onion. Spread butter over remaining toast; place over top.

Health Tip: Avocados are known for their healthy monounsaturated fat, but they are also a good source of vitamins C, K and E plus most B vitamins.

Nutrition Facts 1 sandwich: 448 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 209mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.