Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Spring Break 2015

Breakfast Meals:


Whenever I am shopping for and making these meals, I am reminded of the movie Father of the Bride when Steve Martin freaks out about the hot dog buns and and how the number of hot dogs sold in a package and the number of buns sold are not the same.  The English muffins are sold in 6 or 9 count packages, the cheese is sold in 10 or 11 count packages, and the bacon is sold in 14 count packages.  It's all a conspiracy!!!!!!


English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches

12 English Muffins (any variety, but I think the whole wheat ones hold up the best)
6 slices cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese; I like gouda, personally)
12 slices Canadian Bacon
12 large eggs
2 tsp. butter or margarine


  • Split English muffins in 1/2 and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.  Cover each 1/2 of each English muffin with 1/2 slice of cheese.  Top with 1 slice Canadian Bacon.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter.  Add eggs, and cook until just set but still runny.  Using a spatula, flip eggs over and cook a little longer until just set.  Do not overcook and let the eggs turn hard.  Very important!
  • Divide eggs into 12 portions and place 1 cooked egg portion on top of the Canadian Bacon.  Top with second muffin 1/2, and allow to cool completely.
  • Wrap each sandwich in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, label, and freeze wrapped sandwiches in a large zipper-lock freezer bag.
To reheat:
Remove sandwich from foil or plastic wrap and place on a paper towel on a plate.  Microwave for about 90 seconds or until heated through.

Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

7 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 TB. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
24 slices cinnamon bread

  • Preheat a griddle over medium heat.
  • In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together all ingredients except bread
  • Spray griddle with cooking spray.
  • Dip one slice of bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.  Place coated bread on the prepared griddle.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.  Flip over and cook for and additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Stack cooked slices on plates or cookie cooling racks and allow to cool completely before placing in a zipper-lock plastic freezer bag, and freezing
To reheat:
Toast in the toaster or toaster oven on the dark setting or microwave 30 seconds per slice.

Buttermilk Pancakes

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
4 large eggs
3 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

  • Preheat griddle over medium heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.  Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.  Whisk until just combined and no lumps remain.  
  • Coat griddle with cooking spray.  Spoon 1/4 cup batter onto the cooking surface for each pancake.  Cook until bubbles begin to dot surface of pancake.  Use a spatula to flip over pancakes, and cook until golden brown on the second side.
  • Cool pancakes completely on baking sheets or cookie cooling racks, stack in freezer bags, label, and freeze.
To reheat:
Microwave 20-30 seconds per pancake.


Breakfast Burritos
The recipe calls for ham so I used up the rest of the Canadian Bacon from the breakfast sandwiches and then I put breakfast sausage in the rest. 


I didn't put the waffle recipe on here because it only makes 8 waffles and felt time consuming so I won't be making them again.  Plus, I have three ridiculously hungry ALL THE TIME boys who would devour all 8 waffles in one sitting.  It was not an efficient use of my time.  If you really want the recipe, let me know and I'll get it to you.


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