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Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder

• Dash pepper

• 6 tablespoons olive oil

• 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

• 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple

• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

• 1 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit

• 1 cup seedless watermelon balls

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 cup fresh raspberries

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Directions

• Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil.

• In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 fruit.

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs

• 1/4 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half cream

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 2 tablespoons process cheese sauce

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Directions

• In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; stir in cheese sauce. Cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains.

Nutrition Facts 1/2 cup: 246 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 438mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.

Sausage and Egg Casserole

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.

True Belgian Waffles

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.

Sheepherder’s Breakfast

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3/4 pound bacon strips, finely chopped

• 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

• 8 large eggs

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

• 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.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups water

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats

• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed

• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Chopped apple, optional

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Directions

• In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Transfer oatmeal to 2 bowls; in each bowl, stir half each peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, cinnamon and, if desired, apple. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 323 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.

Creamy Strawberry Crepes

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.