Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Oct 15, 2021
- 11 min read
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream
5 reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 5 min./batch Makes
12 servings
Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sour cream
pancakes:
6 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
3 cups shredded peeled apples (about 3 large)
1/3 cup grated onion
1/2 cup canola oil
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Directions
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon until blended; beat in sour cream. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes, apples and onion; toss to coat.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop sweet potato mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into oil; press slightly to flatten. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with cinnamon topping.
Nutrition Facts 2 pancakes with 2 tablespoons topping: 325 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
Buttermilk Pecan Waffles
4 reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min./batch Makes 7 waffles
I like cooking with buttermilk. These golden buttermilk waffles are my husband's favorite breakfast, so we enjoy them often. They're as easy to prepare as regular waffles, but their unique taste makes them exceptional.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
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Directions
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and eggs until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in butter.
Pour about 3/4 cup batter onto a lightly greased preheated waffle maker. Sprinkle with a few pecans. Bake according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter and pecans.
Nutrition Facts 1 waffle: 337 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 762mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
You'll be surprised how easy it is to make homemade yogurt. Top with granola and your favorite berries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
Total Time Prep: 5 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min. + standing Makes about 2 quarts
You'll be surprised how easy it is to make homemade yogurt. Top with granola and your favorite berries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
2 quarts pasteurized whole milk
2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures
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Directions
In a Dutch oven, heat milk over medium heat until a thermometer reads 200°, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from heat; let stand until a thermometer reads 112°-115°, stirring occasionally. (If desired, place pan in an ice-water bath for faster cooling.)
Whisk 1 cup warm milk into yogurt until smooth; return all to pan, stirring gently. Transfer mixture to warm, clean jars, such as 1-qt. canning jars.
Cover jars; place in oven. Turn on oven light to keep mixture warm, about 110°. Let stand, undisturbed, 6-24 hours or until yogurt is set, tilting jars gently to check. (Yogurt will become thicker and more tangy as it stands.)
Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 151 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 whole milk.
Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups
5 reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min. Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
4-1/2 cups cut-up fresh fruit (pears, apples, bananas, grapes, etc.)
3/4 cup mandarin orange, vanilla or lemon yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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Directions
Divide fruit among 6 individual serving bowls. Combine the yogurt, honey, orange zest and extract; spoon over the fruit.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.
My sister-in-law always made this delicious breakfast dish when we were camping and had to come up with good, easy breakfast ideas. Served with toast, juice and milk or coffee, it's a sure hit with the breakfast crowd! One-dish casseroles like this were a big help while I was raising my nine children. Now I've passed this recipe on to them. —Pauletta Bushnell, Albany, Oregon
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes 8 servings
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.
When you're looking for something healthy in a hurry, you can't beat this vegetable frittata cooked in a cast-iron skillet. —Janet Eckhoff, Woodland, California
Vegetable Frittata
4 reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium red potatoes, cooked and cubed
1 small zucchini, cubed
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
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Directions
Preheat broiler. In a 10-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, saute onion, peppers and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil until the vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; set aside.
In the same skillet over medium heat, lightly brown potatoes in remaining oil. Add vegetable mixture and zucchini; cook for 4 minutes.
In a bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until eggs are set on top. Cut into wedges.
VEGETABLE FRITTATA TIPS How can you tell when this vegetable frittata is done? The frittata should not seem jiggly when the pan is shaken, and the tip of a knife inserted in the center should come out clean.What can you use instead of a cast iron or ovenproof skillet? A baking pan can be substituted for the cast iron or ovenproof skillet, but always use metal pans, as glass pans could shatter from the extreme heat from the broiler. Make sure you avoid these other broiler mistakes, too.How can you make sure the eggs don’t scramble? Once your vegetables are completely cooked and are put back in the pan, make sure they are spread out evenly before you slowly pour the eggs back in. This will prevent you from stirring the eggs too much, and risking them scrambling. Learn more about how to make a frittata. —Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
Nutrition Facts 1 wedge: 177 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
I like to combine the sweet and spicy taste of gingerbread with the cool and dreamy taste of cream cheese frosting. It's a heavenly way to start the day! —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
Gingerbread Belgian Waffles
2 reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 5 min./batch Makes 6 waffles (1-1/2 cups icing)
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
waffles:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Directions
Beat first four ingredients until smooth; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, then milk. Cover and set aside.
Preheat Belgian waffle maker. Whisk together first eight waffle ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, molasses and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into batter. Bake waffles according to manufacturers' directions. Drizzle with icing.
Nutrition Facts 1 round waffle with 1/4 cup icing: 776 calories, 38g fat (23g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 97g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
Carmela-Nut Waffle Cake
I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out of them. Not only did it take much less time than making an ordinary cake, it came out just as delicious as a traditional cake. Waffles can be made ahead, wrapped and stored in the fridge until ready to assemble this cake. —Kristina S., Yonkers, New York
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Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min. Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
butterscotch syrup:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
toppings:
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup sweetened whipped cream
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Directions
Grease and preheat waffle iron. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Bake 6 waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
For butterscotch syrup, combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a small heavy saucepan; stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, gently swirling pan occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 1 minute. Uncover pan; continue to boil and gently swirl pan until syrup turns a medium amber color, 3-4 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, and gradually stir in remaining syrup ingredients. Cool.
For toppings, combine walnuts and pecans. To assemble cake, place 1 waffle on a serving plate. Spoon some butterscotch syrup over it; layer with some of each of the following: banana slices, nut mixture and whipped cream. Repeat layers 4 times. Top with remaining waffle and remaining syrup; sprinkle with remaining nut mixture.
Nutrition Facts 1 waffle: 535 calories, 31g fat (11g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out of them. Not only did it take much less time than making an ordinary cake, it came out just as delicious as a traditional cake. Waffles can be made ahead, wrapped and stored in the fridge until ready to assemble this cake. —Kristina S., Yonkers, New York
I’m not a big fan of sweets for breakfast, but I love a crisp waffle. My son and I tried these BLT waffles, and they were a huge success! We used gluten-free, dairy-free waffles with fantastic results. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Ingredients
8 bacon strips
4 cups chopped fresh kale
4 large eggs
4 frozen waffles
1 large Portabella, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: minced fresh parsley
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Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Cook and stir kale in 1 tablespoon drippings in same pan over medium heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon drippings to pan. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired.
Meanwhile, prepare waffles according to package directions. Top each waffle with kale, tomato slices, 1 egg, cheese and 2 bacon strips. If desired, serve with chipotle mayonnaise and parsley.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 382 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 228mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
These super fun waffles—soft on the inside, crisp on the outside—taste just like cake batter! They are quick to whip up anytime, but would make birthday mornings feel even more special. —Andrea Fetting, Franklin, Wisconsin
Birthday Cake Waffles
1 review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min. Makes 6 waffles
These super fun waffles—soft on the inside, crisp on the outside—taste just like cake batter! They are quick to whip up anytime, but would make birthday mornings feel even more special. —Andrea Fetting, Franklin, Wisconsin
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup (about 5 ounces) confetti cake mix or flavor of choice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, optional
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
3/4 to 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
cream cheese frosting:
4 ounces softened cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
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Directions
Preheat oven to 300°. Combine the first 5 ingredients and, if desired, rainbow sprinkles. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt and extracts. Add yogurt mixture to flour mixture; mix until smooth.
Preheat waffle maker coated with cooking spray. Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Transfer cooked waffles to oven until ready to serve.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter on high until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over warm waffles. For a cakelike look, cut waffles into fourths and stack them; decorate with birthday candles.
Nutrition Facts 1 waffle: 528 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
Start off your day on a hearty note! This one-dish wonder will easily keep your family satisfied until lunch. —Jeannette Westphal, Gettysburg, South Dakota
Farmers Breakfast
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Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min. Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
6 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons diced onion
3 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed
6 large eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions
In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In drippings, saute onion and potatoes until potatoes are browned, about 5 minutes. Push potato mixture from center to sides of pan. Pour eggs into center; cook and stir gently until eggs are set and cooked to desired doneness. Stir to combine eggs and potato mixture.
Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon; let stand until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 464 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 321mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
I love making breakfast recipes with eggs for dinner, especially this combo with potatoes and cheese that's started in a skillet on the stovetop and then popped into the oven to bake. —Nadine Merheb, Tucson, Arizona
Baked Cheddar Eggs & Potatoes
31 reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes 4 servings
I love making breakfast recipes with eggs for dinner, especially this combo with potatoes and cheese that's started in a skillet on the stovetop and then popped into the oven to bake. —Nadine Merheb, Tucson, Arizona
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook and stir until golden brown and tender. Stir in parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. With the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in the potato mixture; break 2 eggs into each well.
Bake until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 395 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 461mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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