Emerils Breakfast Bake Recipes

EMERIL'S BREAKFAST-IN-BED BAKED EGGS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Make a well in center of flour mixture; whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup milk into flour mixture, then gradually add 1 cup milk to form a smooth batter. Let rest at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate in an airtight container overnight).
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter six 4-ounce ramekins. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook until translucent, 8 minutes; let cool 10 minutes. Divide onion, ham, and Gruyere among ramekins.
• Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter with a rubber spatula. Spoon over onion mixture and sprinkle with chives. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden and puffed, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

EMERIL'S TATER TOTS 'N CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 9 by 9 by 2-inch square baking dish with the butter.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
• Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add 1 cup of the yellow cheddar cheese, 1 cup of the white cheddar cheese, the ham and the tater tots.
• Mix the mixture thoroughly.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
• Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the eggs until they loosen up. Add the half and half, and green onions. Mix well, highly season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Butter a 12 by 10-inch baking pan. Line the pan with the bread, cutting and rearranging, if needed. Sprinkle the bread with the cooked sausage and cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the entire pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook covered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the egg mixture is set.