Country Fare Breakfast Recipes

COUNTRY BREAKFAST SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
• Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside.
• Drain drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in skillet.
• Add potatoes, green peppers, onion, salt, and pepper to drippings.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are brown and tender (about 15 minutes).
• Make 6 wells in potatoes and break one egg into each well.
• Cover and cook on low heat 8-10 minutes, or until eggs are completely set.
• Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

COUNTRY BRUNCH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Trim crusts from bread; cut slices in half.
• Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inches baking pan (or slightly larger) and layer as follows: Cover bottom of pan with one-half of bread, one-half of ham and one-half of each of the cheeses.
• Repeat layers.
• Combine eggs, milk, and seasonings.
• Pour over layers; refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
• Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake 375 for 45-55 minutes (cover loosely with foil to prevent top from over browning).
• Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.

FARMERS' COUNTRY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a 9 x 13 greased baking pan, layer potatoes, ham, onion and cheese.
• In a medium bowl, beat eggs; add milk, salt and pepper to eggs; beat well until thoroughly incorporated.
• Pour over potato/ham layers.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• To prepare: Preheat oven to 350 degrees; remove cover and bake for approximately 60 minutes.

EASY COUNTRY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Line a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish with frozen hash browns. Top evenly with cooked sausage (or bacon), onion, and green bell pepper.
• In a separate dish, mix together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Pour this over meat and hash browns.
• Top everything evenly with the grated cheddar cheese.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 45 to 60 minutes (or until done and slightly brown).

KICKED-UP COUNTRY BREAKFAST -EMERIL LAGASSE STYLE

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the sausage and cook, stirring to crumble, until browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the butter, and when melted, add the onions, bell peppers, 1 teaspoon of the Essence, the hot sauce, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the potatoes (and additional butter if needed to prevent sticking), and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
• Add the parsley and chicken stock, stir well, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are soft and stock is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• With a spoon, make 4 indentations in the mixture, and break an egg into each.
• Cover and cook until the eggs are set, about 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle the eggs with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Essence and the cheese.
• Serve immediately with hot toast or tortillas.