Daily Dish

Brining Breakfast home to you today for lunch, my favorite meal of the day now is at your finger tips. Have a soul food breakfast lunch and enjoy the classics. We even have turkey sausage for an alternative choice to pork/sausage.

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Bacon and Eggs Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips

• 18 large eggs

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain.

• In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cheese, sour cream, onions, salt and pepper.

• Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1 each: 289 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 420mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.

Strawberry Breakfast Shortcakes

Ingredients

• 4 frozen low-fat multigrain waffles

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

• Maple syrup

Directions

• Prepare waffles according to package directions. Divide among two serving plates. Top with strawberries and yogurt. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts 2 waffles with 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/4 cup yogurt (caluculated without syrup): 230 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

• Crumble turkey into a large bowl. Add the salt, sage, pepper and ginger. Shape into eight 2-in. patties.

• In a greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, 4-6 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts 1 patty: 85 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 cups Quick Muffin Mix

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 cup milk

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 cup applesauce

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine first three ingredients. In another bowl, beat the milk, eggs, applesauce and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.

• Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Mediterranean Omelet

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• Dash pepper

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

• 1/4 cup chopped tomato

• 1 green onion, chopped

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• In a small bowl, whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper until blended. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edge. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath.

• When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, add cheese, tomato and green onion to 1 side. Fold omelet in half and cut into 2 portions; slide onto plates.

Nutrition Facts 1/2 omelet: 236 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 395mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.

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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• 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.

Eggnog French Toast

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs

• 2 cups eggnog

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract

• 24 slices English muffin bread

• Confectioners' sugar, optional

• Maple syrup

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• In a bowl, beat eggs, eggnog, sugar and extract; soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts 3 slices: 541 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 87g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein. Recommended Video