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Maple Toast and Eggs

My home's in the country, right next door to my sister and brother-in-law's. They and their two children all enjoy this dish each time I serve it as a special evening meal—although it can also be made for breakfast or lunch. —Susan Buttel, Plattsburgh, New York

Ingredients

• 12 bacon strips, diced

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup butter

• 12 slices firm-textured white bread

• 12 large eggs

• Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In a small saucepan, heat syrup and butter until butter is melted; set aside.

• Trim crust from bread; flatten slices with a rolling pin. Brush one side generously with syrup mixture; press each slice into a greased muffin cup with syrup side down. Divide bacon among muffin cups.

• Carefully break one egg into each cup. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil. Bake at 400° until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 18-20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 2 each: 671 calories, 46g fat (18g saturated fat), 476mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Cheesy Egg Puffs

My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch. The leftovers are perfect to reheat in the microwave on busy mornings, so Dad always stashes a few aside for me to take home once the party is over. —Amy Soto, Winfield, Kansas

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

• 4 green onions, chopped

• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed, divided

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 10 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 2 cups 4% cottage cheese

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Directions

• In a skillet, saute the mushrooms and onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

• In another bowl, combine eggs and cheeses. Melt remaining butter; add to egg mixture. Stir into dry ingredients along with mushroom mixture.

• Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Carefully run the knife around edge of muffin cups before removing.

Nutrition Facts 2 each: 275 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.

Light 'n' Crispy Waffles

Club soda gives these crisp waffles a fluffy texture. With only four ingredients, homemade waffles don't get much easier than this!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 2 cups biscuit/baking mix

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup canola oil

• 1 cup club soda

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Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, eggs and oil. Add club soda and stir until smooth.

• Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in freezer containers. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts 2 each: 348 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Apple Yogurt Parfaits

Get the morning started right with this super simple four-ingredient parfait. Try chunky or flavored applesauce for easy variations. —Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweetened applesauce

• Dash ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup granola with raisins

• 1-1/3 cups vanilla yogurt

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Directions

• In a small bowl, combine applesauce and nutmeg. Spoon 1 tablespoon granola into each of 4 parfait glasses. Layer each with 1/3 cup yogurt and 1/4 cup applesauce; sprinkle with remaining granola. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 1 parfait: 158 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.