Breakfast for Tuesday 4/20/21 for the Original Copy Officer Captain Family and OCS OF 270,036
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Apr 19, 2021
- 9 min read
I'll finish by 11:30am
I am a day ahead but, will find out more now in a meeting. I will make Wed. Menus today
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Ingredients
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
4 cups orange juice
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
Optional: Orange wedges and maraschino cherries
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Directions
In a 2-qt. pitcher, mix orange juice, ginger ale and cherry juice. Serve over ice. If desired, top servings with orange wedges and cherries.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 103 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
Ingredients
1 pound bulk pork sausage
6 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
6 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions
In a skillet, brown and crumble sausage; drain and set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk, salt and mustard. Stir in bread cubes, cheese and sausage.
Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole Tips Do you have to brown sausage before putting it into the casserole? It’s not imperative but highly recommended because browning removes excess fat, providing more flavor to the finished product. If you don’t cook the sausage ahead of time, be sure to check that the meat is fully cooked after the 40-minute baking time and bake longer if needed. If you have leftover pork sausage, use it up in these pork sausage recipes.Can the egg casserole be frozen? Yes, you can freeze this egg and sausage casserole. Tightly wrap and freeze the unbaked casserole for up to 3 months (learn how to freeze a casserole the right way!). To bake, completely thaw in the refrigerator for 24 to 36 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Have leftovers? Freeze individual servings of the cooked casserole for an easy morning breakfast by thawing and reheating in the microwave. Follow these other freezer tips to ensure your egg and sausage casserole comes out fresh.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 271 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced fresh strawberries or syrup
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Directions
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add milk, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with strawberries or syrup.
True Belgian Waffles Tips Is pancake and waffle mix the same? Pancake mix and waffle mix are very similar, but not quite the same. Waffle mix tends to incorporate more fat (butter and/or oils) than pancake mix. Sometimes, waffles also depend on baking powder for “lift” to get that fluffy interior, while pancakes usually rely on whipped egg whites incorporated into the batter to help them rise.Why aren't my waffles crispy? Soggy, softer waffles typically happen when the waffle iron isn't heated to a high enough temperature. Always make sure your waffle iron is good and hot before adding your batter. To test the heat, drop a small bit of batter on the iron—it should sizzle and start to cook upon contact. Once you've attained a crispy waffle, top them off with our favorite waffle toppings.What's the difference between a standard waffle and a Belgian waffle? It’s all in the appearance! A Belgian waffle is thicker and has fewer, but deeper, indentations—hello, big, beautiful pools of syrup!—than a standard waffle, like our easy morning waffles, and usually requires a different waffle iron that is specifically made to create Belgian waffles.
Nutrition Facts 2 each: 696 calories, 41g fat (25g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
Ingredients
3/4 pound bacon strips, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
8 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pan.
Stir in hash browns. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Turn potatoes. With the back of a spoon, make 8 evenly spaced wells in potato mixture. Break 1 egg into each well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook, covered, on low until eggs are set and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until cheese is melted.
Sheepherder’s Breakfast Tips What do I do with leftover bacon grease? Save your leftover bacon fat in the fridge to use in a variety of ways. Try baking with it, adding it to ice cream or any of these other bacon grease ideas.Are there any variations I can make with this recipe? This top-rated breakfast recipe can easily be adjusted to suit your tastes. Feel free to use country pork sausage instead of bacon or make it vegetarian by eliminating the meat and replacing the ¼ cup reserved bacon drippings with oil or butter.Can I make this with more or less eggs? Yes, you can make this recipe with more or less eggs! Make as many wells in the potato mixture for as many eggs as you need. If you've got eggs left over, use them up in any of these egg recipes. Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 354 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 222mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
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Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring. Refrigerate leftovers.
Pancake Syrup Tips What is the best pancake syrup? Pancake syrup is a must-have for a pancake breakfast (check out which boxed pancake mix we think is best!). It needs to be slightly sweet, easy to pour and have a great maple flavor. Learn the difference between pancake and maple syrup.Is there a healthy pancake syrup alternative? Although pure maple syrup has a good amount of natural sugar, it contains several antioxidants and contains minimal additives. Opt for this option over processed pancake syrup. Or, try topping your pancakes with fresh fruit jam, cut fruit, melted peanut butter or any of these pancake toppings instead.How can I amp up pancake syrup? Maple and bourbon are a common flavor mash-up. Add 2 tsp. bourbon to the syrup for a slightly less sweet (and boozy) surprise! Be sure to try out these unique pancake syrup flavors, too.
Nutrition Facts 2 tablespoons: 102 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
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Directions
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water and butter. In another bowl, mix flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour.
Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter. Fill a 1/4-cup measure halfway with batter; pour into center of pan. Quickly lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn crepe over and cook until bottom is cooed, 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. When cool, stack crepes between pieces of waxed paper or paper towels.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, zest and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 2 cups berries and the whipped cream. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling down the center of each crepe; roll up. Garnish with remaining berries and, if desired, additional confectioner's sugar. Cover and refrigerate or freeze remaining crepes in an airtight container, unfilled, for another use.
Nutrition Facts 2 crepes: 415 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
Berry Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup ice cubes
Optional: Sliced fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, chia seeds, fresh pumpkin seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut and sliced almonds
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Directions
Place the milk, berries and sugar in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and process until smooth. Divide mixture between 2 serving bowls. Add optional toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 155 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
Ingredients
8 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons butter
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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Directions
In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, salt and pepper; stir in avocado. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add egg mixture; cook and stir gently until the eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 233 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 302mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad
Ingredients
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
5 medium apples, diced
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, halved
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Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cranberry mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.
Editor's Note
If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 105 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 large eggs
8 ounces cherry tomatoes
3 cups fresh arugula
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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Directions
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, basil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and lemon juice. Add to cooked quinoa; stir to combine.
Place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break 1 cold egg at a time into a small cup; holding cup close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook tomatoes until they begin to release their juices, 8-10 minutes. Add arugula; cook and stir just until arugula is wilted, 1-2 minutes.
To serve, divide quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Add cherry tomatoes, arugula, avocado slices and crumbled bacon. Top each with a poached egg.
Test Kitchen tipsUse any grain you like! Many grains now come precooked in pouches, so it's an easy way to try one you haven't eaten before. Heating the grape tomatoes really brings out the rich, tomato-y flavor. You get homegrown taste any time of year.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 446 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
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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Directions
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.
Pecan Bacon
Ingredients
12 bacon strips
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. Place bacon in a single layer in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 16-18 minutes.
Remove bacon from pan. Discard drippings from pan, wiping clean if necessary.
In a shallow bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Dip both sides of bacon in brown sugar mixture, patting to help coating adhere; return to pan.
Bake until caramelized, 8-10 minutes longer. Remove immediately from pan.
Nutrition Facts 1 bacon strip: 142 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup shredded pepper jack 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 pepper
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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.
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