Thursday's: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Sep 19, 2021
- 11 min read
Breakfast Bread Bowls
Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. Makes 4 servings
The best part about these creative and convenient bread bowls is that you can fill them with whatever you want. This is one of our favorite breakfasts. —Patrick Lavin, Jr., Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
1/2 cup chopped pancetta
4 crusty hard rolls (4 inches wide)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
4 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere or fontina cheese
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off top of each roll. Hollow out bottom of roll, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell (save removed bread for another use); place shells on an ungreased baking sheet.
Add mushrooms and pancetta to bread shells. Carefully break an egg into each; sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 18-22 minutes or until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
Nutrition Facts 1 breakfast bowl: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
Pizza for breakfast? Kids of all ages will love making—and munching—this hearty meal-in-one made with convenient crescent rolls and frozen hash browns. It's even great for camping! —Rae Truax, Mattawa, Washington
Ingredients
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
Unroll crescent dough and place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan; press seams together and press up sides of pan to form a crust.
In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain and cool slightly. Sprinkle the sausage, hash browns and cheddar cheese over crust.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and pepper; pour over pizza. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375° for 28-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 332 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
Mozzarella & Spinach Breakfast Casserole
Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. Makes 8 servings
Sun-dried tomatoes and sausage add lots of texture and flavor to this gooey casserole. We've even enjoyed it reheated after a night game at our local college. It's always a winner in my book. —Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida
Ingredients
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with herbs, drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 large eggs
3/4 cup Whole Milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Mix hash browns and cheddar cheese. Layer an 11x7-in. baking dish with half of each of the following: hash brown mixture, sausage, spinach and tomatoes. Repeat layers; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour evenly over top.
Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 342 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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
Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. Makes 2-1/2 dozen
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.
If you're looking for a pretty dish to make when having guests for brunch, try this. Everyone I've served it to has enjoyed it—except for one time, that is, when my husband tried to make it following my recipe, which I'd written down incorrectly! If you don't leave out the flour as I did, it'll turn out terrific! —Judi Van Beek, Lynden, Washington
German Apple Pancake
Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
2 tart baking apples, peeled and sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
Confectioners' sugar
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Directions
Preheat a 10-in. cast-iron skillet in a 425° oven. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, salt and nutmeg; cover and process until smooth.
Add butter to hot skillet; return to oven until butter bubbles. Pour batter into skillet. Bake, uncovered, until pancake puffs and edges are browned and crisp, 20 minutes.
For topping, in a skillet, combine the apples, butter and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until apples are tender. Spoon into baked pancake. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut and serve immediately.
TEST KITCHEN TIPSMany fruits can be used in place of the apples. Pears, berries, peaches or plums are all delish. If you use berries, just skip the precooking step. For extra flavor, try adding a splash of almond or vanilla extract to the batter.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 192 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks. —Sheila Raleigh, Kechi, Kansas
Aunt Betty’s Blueberry Muffins
Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. Makes about 1 dozen
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
topping:
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine oats and orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, oil and sugar until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts 1 each: 208 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
6 cups water
1-1/2 cups steel-cut oats
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large apple, chopped
Optional: Sliced apples, toasted pecans and additional maple syrup
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Directions
In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in chopped apple. If desired, top servings with apple slices, pecans and syrup.
TEST KITCHEN TIPSKeep an eye on this as it nears the end of cooking to prevent overcooking at the edges, especially if your slow cooker runs hot. It's important in this recipe to use steel-cut oats, which need to cook longer than rolled oats. You might find them labeled as Irish oats. Health tipBoost protein with a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt (it will help you stay full longer).
Nutrition Facts 1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. —Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska
Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Makes 14 servings
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.
Amish Apple Scrapple
Total Time Prep: 1 hour 20 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min. Makes 8 servings
The aroma of this when it's cooking at breakfast time takes me back to my days growing up in Pennsylvania. The recipe was a favorite at home and at church breakfasts. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
Ingredients
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup diced apple, unpeeled
3 cups water, divided
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Maple syrup
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Directions
In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender. Remove from skillet; set aside.
Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add 2 tablespoons butter, apple, thyme, sage and pepper to drippings; cook over low heat until apple is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sausage mixture. Set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Combine cornmeal, salt and remaining water; slowly pour into boiling water, stirring constantly. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage mixture. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Refrigerate, covered, for 8 hours or overnight.
Slice 1/2 in. thick. Sprinkle flour over both sides of each slice. In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add slices; cook until both sides are browned. Serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 251 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
Wedges of crispy Hash Brown Apple Pancake make a fast and fabulous side dish the whole family will savor. Laced with onions, chives and Swiss cheese, they take only minutes and would go well with all kinds of entrees.—Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Hash Brown & Apple Pancake
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min. Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped apple
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
Spread half of the potato mixture evenly in pan; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining potato mixture, pressing gently into skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until bottom is browned.
Carefully invert pancake onto a plate. Heat remaining butter and oil in same pan. Slide pancake into skillet, browned side up. Cook 5 minutes longer or until bottom is browned and cheese is melted. Slide pancake onto a plate; cut into four wedges.
Nutrition Facts 1 wedge: 199 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
When these pumpkin pancakes are on the griddle, people flock to the kitchen. Grab a spoon and top each stack with buttery, cinnamon-spiced apples. —Kami Button, Cheektowaga, New York
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 large tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pancakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup Whole Milk
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
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Directions
In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add apple; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; keep warm.
For pancakes, in a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, pie spice and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in walnuts.
Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by scant 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with apple topping. Freeze option: Prepare pancakes only. Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in an airtight freezer container. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven, 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare apple topping as directed; serve with pancakes.
Editor's Note
To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts 2 pancakes with 1/4 cup topping: 459 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
I prepare homemade granola ahead of time—it makes these yogurt treats special. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling Makes 8 parfaits plus 2-1/2 cups granola
Ingredients
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cardamom, cinnamon and allspice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
parfaits:
4 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt
6 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples (about 2 large)
1 cup pomegranate seeds
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Directions
Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in salt, spices and vanilla.
In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut and cashews. Drizzle with pomegranate juice mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, spreading evenly.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring halfway. Cool on a wire rack. When completely cooled, stir in cranberries and chocolate chips.
For parfaits, in a bowl, mix yogurt, 4 tablespoons honey, lime zest and lime juice until blended. To serve, layer 1/4 cup yogurt mixture, 2 tablespoons granola, 3 tablespoons chopped apple and 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds in each of eight parfait glass. Repeat layers. (Save remaining granola for another use; store in an airtight container.)
Drizzle parfaits with remaining honey. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts 1 parfait: 440 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.
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