Jeannes Breakfast Stack Recipes

CREOLE BREAKFAST STACK

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan, over medium heat, heat 2 teaspoons oil. Add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic and cook until onion begins to brown. Add the chopped tomato and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, the seasonings, bay leaves, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce; stir and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
• While the sauce simmers, add a small amount of olive oil to heavy cast iron skillet. Warm over medium heat. When the oil is hot measure the hash browns using a 1/2 cup measure. Place on hot skillet and form into patties flattening slightly with spatula. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cook until a nice crust develops on the underside, drizzle lightly with additional olive oil and flip and cook on the other side until crusty.
• Peel the shrimp and cut in half lengthwise. Add shrimp to sauce and cook until shrimp is no longer pink and cooked through. Stir in the green onions reserving a portion of the green part for garnish. Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Divide the hash browns among warmed plates. In the skillet that the potatoes were cooked in cook the eggs done to your liking. We like ours over medium. Spoon sauce over plated potatoes top each with sauce and a cooked egg . Enjoy!

TEX-MEX BREAKFAST HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon Tex-Mex seasoning; set aside., Squeeze hash brown potatoes dry with paper towel to remove excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and remaining Tex-Mex seasoning., On an electric griddle, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture by 2/3 cupfuls into oil; press to flatten slightly. Fry, adding oil as needed, until crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm., On same griddle, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Break eggs, one at a time, onto griddle. Reduce heat; cook until whites are set and yolks have begun to thicken. Flip eggs if desired; cook to desired doneness., To assemble, top each potato patty with an egg, salsa, bacon and sour cream mixture. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

JEANNE'S BREAKFAST STACK

Steps:

• whip all ingredients wellSlice potatoes thinly over layer in bottom of pan. Layer, evenly, the cooked sausage over the potatoes. Chop coarsely bunch baby spinach, layer over potatoes/sausage dish. Shred 1 lb cheddar cheese and layer over entire pan. Pour egg mixture on top. Lastly, add pie crust over top, brush with egg/water wash, tuck edges of pie crust dough around dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or till pie crust is golden. Remove from oven, let stand 8-10 minutes before cutting.Serve hot with sliced tomatoes on the side and garnish with chopped parsley all over plate. Stripe plate with spicy catsup mixture if you like.