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Ham and Cheese Waffle

Ham and Cheese Waffle

WIW: Ham and Cheese Waffle

1 3/4 C. flour
2 T. sugar
1 T. baking powder
2 lg eggs
1 3/4 C. milk
1/2 C. melted butter, cooled
5 slices of ham, chopped
3/4 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded

In a large mixing bowl combine all wet ingredients together. Beat until all wet ingredients are well blended. Slowly add in the flour, sugar and baking powder and stir until everything is coated, but don’t over mix. Add some of the mixture to a hot greased waffle iron and top with the strips of ham and cheese. Cook until golden brown and the mixture is no longer a wet dough. You can top with powdered sugar or syrup.

Cornmeal Bacon Waffles

Cornmeal Bacon Waffles

WIW: Cornmeal Bacon Waffles

2 eggs
1¾ C. buttermilk
5 T. butter, melted and cooled
1½ C. all-purpose flour
1 C. yellow cornmeal
2 T. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
½ lb. bacon, chopped

Combine the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and stir until everything is thoroughly combined. Now it’s time for the bacon! Mix those delicious bits into the batter so they are distributed evenly throughout. Pour the batter into your waffle iron and cook until steam is no longer being emitted from the iron. Serve with butter, syrup and a hearty helping of more bacon.

Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Waffles

Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Waffles

WIW:  Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Waffles

1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated hash brown potatoes

8 oz. black forest ham, diced

1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese

3 large eggs, beaten

2 cloves garlic minced

2 T. chopped fresh parsley leaves

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 tsp. smoked paprika

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, combine hash brown potatoes, ham, cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, thyme and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour a scant 1/2 C. of the potato mixture into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Serve immediately.

 

Savory Cheese Waffles

Savory Cheese Waffles

WIW: Savory Cheese Waffles

2 C. all-purpose flour

1½ tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2¼ C. buttermilk

4 T. melted butter

2 eggs

2 C. grated cheddar cheese

 

Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, salt and pepper to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the butter and eggs to combine. Add to the flour mixture and whisk well to combine. Gently fold in the cheese. Make the waffles: Preheat the waffle iron and preheat the oven to 200°F. Lightly spray the waffle maker with nonstick spray and ladle batter into the waffle maker. Prepare the waffles according the manufacturer’s instructions. When the waffle is done, remove it with tongs and place it on a baking sheet. Keep the waffles warm in the preheated oven while you cook the rest of the batter. Serve immediately or freeze for later. (To freeze: Wrap the finished waffles tightly in plastic wrap, then seal them inside a plastic bag. Store in the freezer for up to three months. Reheat in a toaster or in a 300°F oven until crisp and warm.)

Bloody Mary Eggs

Bloody Mary Eggs

Bloody Mary Eggs

2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained well

2 T. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

2 celery ribs, thinly sliced, plus celery leaves picked from the inner heart of the bunch for serving

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Celery or kosher salt

¼ C. plus 2 T. (3 ounces) vodka

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. hot sauce (such as Tabasco)

Freshly ground black pepper

3 T. plus 1 tsp. prepared or freshly grated horseradish, divided

½ C. pimento-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped

2 tsp. distilled white vinegar

8 large eggs

4 slices rustic country bread, toasted and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil

Note: Any leftover sauce can be kept, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days. Spoon it over toast or crackers for a snack, or thin it out with a little water and use it as a base for simmering mussels or braising fish.

 

In a medium bowl, use clean hands to break up the tomatoes into small pieces. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery ribs, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in ¼ tsp. celery salt, then add the vodka. Cook until the liquid is evaporated by half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot sauce, a generous pinch of black pepper, and 3 T. of the horseradish. Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, 20 to 22 minutes. Stir in the olives and remaining 1 tsp. horseradish, then remove from the heat. Adjust the seasoning and hot sauce to taste.  Meanwhile, fill a large wide saucepan halfway with water and add the vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. One at a time, crack 4 eggs into a small bowl and carefully add each to the simmering water. Poach, gently spooning simmering water over the top of each egg, until the whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift the poached eggs, one at a time, from the water, and drain on paper towels. Season with celery salt and black pepper. Repeat with the remaining 4 eggs.  Divide the tomato sauce into four shallow serving bowls. Place a toast slice in the center of each bowl and top with two poached eggs. Garnish with celery leaves and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Bacon Corn Dutch Babies

Bacon Corn Dutch Babies

Bacon Corn Dutch Babies

3/4 C. flour

1 C. milk

2 eggs

salt and pepper

1 and 1/2 tsp. crumbled herbs or herb blends

1/2 pound lean bacon

1 can Corn (or about a C. of defrosted frozen corn)

 

Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut bacon into small pieces and fry in frying pan till crispy, then drain off grease. Sift flour into bowl and add half the milk. Stir till smooth. Add eggs and remaining milk and beat till batter is smooth and light. Add seasonings. Spoon 2 tsp. of the bacon grease into the bottom of the baking dish or pie plate. Put bacon and corn into bottom of dish and carefully pour on the batter. Bake for 30 minutes till pancake is set or till the top is golden brown.

How to Throw the Ultimate Bagel Brunch

How to Throw the Ultimate Bagel Brunch

How to Throw the Ultimate Bagel Brunch

 

Bagels

 

Start with homemade bagels if you have the time! If not, no worries you can buy fresh bagels the same morning you plan on having your breakfast or brunch. Plan on 1 ½ per person.

Consider Mini Bagels

Make or buy a variety! A batch of plain is a must but I always include whole wheat, sesame, everything, onion, egg, cinnamon raisin, etc.

Keep a toaster handy for those who like a toasted bagel.

Toppings

 

butter

Variety of cream cheeses (plain, scallion, lox, etc)

Horseradish Dill Schmear

Berry & Cinnamon

Maple-Spiced Pumpkin

Variety of jams

Nut Butter / Nutella

Nuts (sliced Almonds, glazed Pecans, chopped Walnuts, etc.)

Sliced Fruit

Smoked salmon

Salmon Roe

Bacon

Tuna salad

Egg salad

Hummus

Scrambled eg

gs or Sliced Hard Boiled Eggs

Sliced cucumbers

Thinly sliced radishes

Sliced tomatoes

Roasted Red Pepper

Avocado

Capers

Scallions

Red onion, sliced thinly

Sprouts

Fresh dill or chives

Lemon Wedges

Everything Bagel Seasoning

Sides

 

Fruit Salad

Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad with Mint and Hazelnuts

Citrus Wedges

Caprese Salad / Cantaloupe Caprese

 

Drinks

 

Coffee

Creative Coffee Cart Station

Tea

Juice (Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry)

Cocktail

Mimosas (DIY Mimosa Bar)

24th Street Spritz

DIY Sparkling Bar

Soft-Boiled Eggs with Buttery Herb Soldiers

Soft-Boiled Eggs with Buttery Herb Soldiers

Soft-Boiled Eggs with Buttery Herb Soldiers

4 large eggs

1 or more of the Flavored Butters (here)

4 slices rustic country bread, toasted, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide soldiers Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Special equipment: 4 egg cups

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the pot and begin timing immediately, boiling the eggs for 4 minutes.  Using slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water for 1 minute.  Place eggs upright into cups.   Using a paring knife, tap around then cut off the top 1/4-1/2 inch of each egg. Serve the flavored butters to spread on the soldiers for dipping, small spoons for digging out once you’ve finished the yolks, and salt and pepper for seasoning.    KITCHEN WISDOM: Egg Cups  If you don’t have egg cups, fill small serving bowls with uncooked rice to hold the eggs.

Bacon Cheddar Scallion Scones

Bacon Cheddar Scallion Scones

Bacon Cheddar Scallion Scones

3 C. flour

1 T. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 stick butter, cut into small pieces, about 5 ounces of cheddar, grated

4 green onions

10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

3/4 C. buttermilk

1 large egg

 

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine dry ingredients (flour through cayenne). Add in butter and work with your hands to combine – press butter between your fingers to form thin sheets. Add cheese, green onions, and buttermilk, and mix together. Add bacon and egg and mix until all the ingredients are incorporated. Turn dough out onto a flat surface and knead a few times to smooth out the dough. Form dough into a ball, then flatten into a 1/2-inch thick disk. Cut the disk into wedges. Spread wedges across a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little room around them. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the bottom of the scones start to brown and the cheese in the scone begins to turn golden. Best served warm

Baked Eggs with Creamy Leeks

Baked Eggs with Creamy Leeks

Baked Eggs with Creamy Leeks

1 T. butter

2 tsp. minced garlic

2 C. leeks, thinly sliced and rinsed

8 T. light cream

1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

1 tsp. dried marjoram or rubbed sage

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 large eggs

 

Preheat the oven to 375 F.  Generously spray the base and sides of 4 ramekins and set aside.  Melt the butter in a skillet and cook the garlic and leeks over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.  Reduce heat to low for a minute before adding half of the cream.  Stir in nutmeg and a pinch each of salt and pepper.  Continue cooking and stirring until mixture has thickened and leeks are soft, about another 4 minutes. Place the ramekins in a small roasting pan and divide the leek mixture evenly among them.  Carefully break an egg in each and spoon over a T. of the remaining cream.  Sprinkle with dried herbs, salt and pepper. Put roasting pan on oven rack and then pour boiling water into the pan to come up about halfway on the sides of the ramekins.  Carefully push pan into the center of the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, just until the eggs are set. Serve straight from the oven with a crusty roll.

French Benedict French Toast

French Benedict French Toast

French Benedict French Toast

4 English muffins, split

8 eggs

1/2 cup milk

2 T. melted butter

8 pieces cooked Canadian bacon

4 poached eggs

4 T. melted butter

Chopped chives

In a large (2 qt.) baking dish, whisk 8 eggs, 1/2 cup milk and 2 tbsp. melted butter. Lay the 8 slices of bread in the egg mixture, turning often until the bread is soaked through, 2 to 3 minutes. In a griddle or large skillet, melt 1 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add 4 soaked bread slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with 1 more tbsp. butter and the remaining bread. Add the toppers.    Assemble 4 stacks of 2 French toast halves. Top each stack with 2 pieces cooked Canadian bacon, a poached egg, 1 tbsp. melted butter and some chopped chives; season.

 

Cherry Tomato, Basil & Balsamic Sauce French Toast

Cherry Tomato, Basil & Balsamic Sauce French Toast

Cherry Tomato, Basil & Balsamic Sauce French Toast

6 large organic eggs

1 cup (a couple of generous handfuls) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream

About 1 tbsp. freshly stripped thyme leaves

Freshly grated or ground nutmeg, about 1/8 tsp. or to taste

Salt and pepper

8 slices (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick) stale, good-quality white peasant or Italian bread

4 tbsp. butter

Preheat the oven to 200°. In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk the eggs, cheese, half-and-half, thyme and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.  Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium. Working with 2 slices of bread at a time, soak the bread in the egg mixture, about 20 seconds on each side. Melt 1 tbsp. butter in the griddle for each batch of French toast; lift the bread from the dish and let the excess egg batter drain. Cook the toast until it is deeply golden on each side and springs back when pressed with your finger, about 2 minutes per side. Place in the oven or tent with foil to keep warm.  Add Sauce.

 

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. butter

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or grated

2 pts. (4 cups) cherry tomatoes or 2 packages (12 to 14 oz. each) cherry tomatoes on the vine, halved

Salt and black pepper or crushed red pepper

1/3 cup (a handful) fresh basil leaves, torn

1 tbsp. balsamic drizzle (buy my balsamic drizzle at RachaelRayStore.com or aged balsamic vinegar

 

In a skillet with a lid, heat the oil, two turns of the pan, over medium-high. Melt the butter into the oil, add the garlic and swirl the skillet until the garlic is fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cover. Cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the tomatoes break down, 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the basil and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes more. Stir in the balsamic drizzle. Spoon over the Savory French Toast.

Black Pepper Reggiano French Toast with Italian Sausage Patties and Warm Honey

Black Pepper Reggiano French Toast with Italian Sausage Patties and Warm Honey

Black Pepper Reggiano French Toast with Italian Sausage Patties and Warm Honey

1 1/2 pounds ground pork

1/4 cup dry red wine

1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/3 palmful

1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/3 palmful

1 teaspoon granulated onion, 1/3 palmful

1 teaspoon ground sage, 1/3 palmful

2 teaspoons coarse black pepper, divided

1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided

2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4 large eggs

2/3 cup whole milk

Freshly grated nutmeg

1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

8 slices good quality white bread or Italian bread

2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter

Warm honey, for drizzling

 

Preheat a griddle pan to medium-high.  Combine pork with wine, fennel, garlic, onion, sage, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and EVOO. Mix with your hands to combine then form 8 small, thin patties. Cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side then keep warm in a low oven. Reduce heat under pan to medium for the French toast.   Whisk up eggs, remaining salt and pepper, a little nutmeg, and the grated cheese in a dish. Coat bread slices in the egg batter and cook on the griddle in a little melted butter until golden and cooked through.   Serve cheese toast with sausage patties alongside, drizzled with warm honey.

Asparagus with Butter and Soy & a Poached Egg

Asparagus with Butter and Soy & a Poached Egg

Asparagus with Butter and Soy

Kosher salt

White vinegar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 bunch asparagus (about 1/2 pound), tough ends snapped off

2 teaspoons expeller-pressed vegetable oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

Fill a medium pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add enough kosher salt so that the water is as salty as seawater.   Meanwhile, fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, add a small splash of vinegar, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat so the water simmers gently. One at a time, crack each egg into a small teacup with a handle and then slowly and gently slide the egg into the simmering water—the rim of the cup should actually dip into the water so that the egg doesn’t have very far to fall. Adjust the heat so the water stays at a slow simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the white is just set and the yolk is still runny. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a plate.  Heat a 9-inch sauté pan over high heat. When the pan is very hot, drop the asparagus into the boiling water and cook for 25 to 30 seconds, less if the asparagus is very skinny. Drain the asparagus and gently shake them dry. Add the oil to the hot pan and swirl. Immediately add the asparagus and toss constantly for about 30 seconds, until they become slightly blistered in spots. Do not lower the heat. Add the soy sauce and shake the pan to coat the asparagus; as soon as it evaporates, remove the pan from the heat, add 1 tablespoon water, and immediately follow with the butter. Continue to toss the asparagus until the butter is melted, creating a dark golden brown emulsified sauce. If the sauce has broken, add up to a tablespoon of water and continue to toss until it comes back together. Divide the asparagus and the sauce between two plates,  and top each with a warm poached egg. Sprinkle the eggs with a little sea salt.

Scrambled Egg & Avocado Toast

Scrambled Egg & Avocado Toast

Scrambled Egg & Avocado Toast

1 teaspoon butter

1 egg, beaten

1/4 avocado

1 slice sprouted wheat bread, toasted

jalapeno hot sauce, such as Tabasco

In small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg; season and scramble. In small bowl, mash avocado; season and spread on toast. Top with egg; sprinkle with pepper and hot sauce. Makes 1.

Cranberry Quick Bread

Cranberry Quick Bread

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan

1 cup packed light-brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 large egg, lightly beaten

3/4 cup whole milk

1 bag (12 ounces) cranberries

1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, for topping (optional)

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan (8-cup capacity), and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine butter, egg, and milk. Add wet mixture to dry mixture, and whisk to combine; fold in cranberries.     Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle top with turbinado sugar, if desired. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let bread cool 30 minutes. Invert onto rack, then immediately turn right side up to cool completely.

Waffled Hash Browns with Rosemary

Waffled Hash Browns with Rosemary

Waffled Hash Browns with Rosemary

1 (10 oz.) russet (baking) potato, peeled and shredded
1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped, or 1 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. unsalted butter, melted
grated cheese, sour cream or ketchup, for serving

Preheat a waffle iron on medium. Squeeze the shredded potato with a towel until it’s as dry as you can manage. (Excess liquid is the enemy of crispiness; your potatoes will steam if they aren’t dried well.)
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded potato, rosemary, salt and pepper. With a silicone brush, spread the butter on both sides of the waffle iron. Pile the shredded potatoes into the waffle iron–overstuff the waffle iron a bit–and close the lid. (The pressure of the lid will compress the potatoes and help them emerge as a cohesive, waffled unit.) After 2 minutes, press down a bit on the lid to further compress the potatoes. (Careful: The lid may be hot.) Check the potatoes after 10 minutes. They should be just starting to turn golden brown in places. When the potatoes are golden brown throughout, 1 to 2 minutes more, carefully remove them from the waffle iron. Serve with grated cheese, sour cream or ketchup.

Quick and Easy Waffled Hash Browns

Quick and Easy Waffled Hash Browns

Quick and Easy Waffled Hash Browns

1 medium (12 ounce) russet potato
2 green onions, minced
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat a waffle iron (to medium heat, if you have the option). Peel (if desired), and shred the potato. Place the shredded potato in a colander and press on it with a paper towel to remove moisture. You should have about 2 cups of dried potato. Toss in a medium mixing bowl with onions and seasoning. Spread a cup of the potatoes evenly across the waffle iron. Close lid and cook 2 minutes. Gently press down on the lid to compress the potatoes and cook 6 more minutes, until potatoes are crisp and brown. Repeat with remaining potatoes.

Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 125
Fat: 0g
Fiber: 2g

Any day Egg Muffins

Any day Egg Muffins

Any Day Egg Muffins

3-4 tsp. Dry Breadcrumbs
3/4 C. Reduced fat Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 C. Chopped Green Onions
1/4 C. Diced Red Pepper
1/2 C. Diced Canadian Bacon
1/4 C. Lowfat Milk
3 T. Olive Oil Mayo
6 Eggs
1 C. Egg Beaters
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle a generous quarter teaspoon of breadcrumbs in each cup and gently tsp to evenly distribute the . Add 1 Tablespoon cheese to each cup. Microwave onions and peppers in a Saran Wrap covered bowl for 2 minutes. Uncover and stir in Canadian bacon. Distribute evenly among muffin cups, about a tablespoon per divot. Mix mayo and milk in large measuring cup or medium bowl. Whisk in eggs, substitute and seasoning. Pour evenly over vegetables, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake 22-24 minutes until center of each is firm to the touch.

Yield: 12 servings
Calories: 95
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 0g

Fancy Toast

Fancy Toast

Mushroom Toast

½ Sandwich Thin, toasted (Ozery Bakery One Bun Multigrain Thin Sandwich Buns)

1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

1 (4 oz) package sliced baby bella mushrooms sliced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic minced

1/2 – 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar

Fried egg

Crumbled Cheese (queso fresco, cojita, feta, etc), for garnish, optional

Chopped herb(s), for garnish, optional

Melt coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add in mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. Add in garlic and vinegar and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 1-3 additional minutes. Pour over toasted bun and top with a fried egg.

Energy-Boosting Breakfast Toast

1 slice whole grain, oat bran, or other hearty bread

Spread of your choice peanut butter, any nut or seed butter, cottage cheese, cream cheese, all-natural jam, smashed avocado, hummus, mascarpone, honey goat cheese

Sliced or diced fruits apple, pear, grapes, banana, peach, apricot, figs, fresh or frozen and defrosted berries, or other favorite fruits

Vegetables/leafy greens cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, arugula, baby spinach, or other favorites

Favorite toppings chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax or sunflower seeds, pepitas, nuts, coconut, dried fruits, granola, cacao nibs, fig jam, onion jam

Protein Choices:  Scrambled, Fried, Poached or sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Bacon, Prosciutto, Ham, Cheeses

Seasoning salt, pepper, chiles, herbs, spices, salsa, honey, lemon or lime juice, everything bagel seasoning, grated cheese, hot sauce

Toast bread until lightly brown. Add spread of your choice. Top with a fruit or vegetable, or both, as desired. Scatter on any toppings you like. Finish with appropriate seasonings.  Alternate toasting method:  Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and place a baking sheet in the oven. While you are waiting for the oven to heat, butter one side of your bread with softened butter. When the oven and the baking sheet are heated to temperature, quickly remove the baking sheet from the oven. Quickly place the bread, butter side down, onto the baking sheet and return the sheet to the oven. Bake until the bottom side of the bread is toasted 5-10 minutes (the top won’t toast, so peek under the corner of your toasts to check the bottom regularly). This toast is delicious because it gets crispy on one side without drying out like it does in the toaster.

Hard-Boiled Egg & Herb Toast

 

So fast and easy if you have hard boiled eggs on hand!

1 Egg, hard boiled

1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted

1 tsp. diced herb (try parsley, tarragon, thyme, whatever you have)

EVOO

Salt & Pepper

 

Thinly slice egg, then layer slices over toast. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon.

Pear Chutney Cheese Toast

 

Chutney:

2 pears (see note)

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ cup diced red onions

2 teaspoons minced ginger

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

4 pitted and chopped Medjool dates

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon powder

zest from 1 lemon

¼ cup water

â…› teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon butter, softened

2 slices Dave’s Good Seed Bread

3 ounces sliced sharp white cheddar cheese

1/2 cup arugula microgreens

2 teaspoons olive oil

squeeze lemon juice

To make chutney, start by peeling , coring , and chopping the pears into cubes. Heat a pot over medium-low heat and add the diced onions, cooking until fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the ginger and follow with apple cider vinegar. Stir up any stuck onion pieces. Add in the pears, dates, salt, cinnamon powder, zest, water, and chili flakes if using. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears softened, and the mixture thickens up, 15 minutes or so. If the chutney is too thick, add a splash or two of water as it cooks. Preheat broiler. Butter each slice of bread and place on a sheet tray. Bake the bread under the broiler, flipping once, until just starting to crisp. Keep an eye on the toast- this will happen quickly. Remove bread from oven and smear on 2-3 tablespoon of chutney and follow with the slices of cheese. Place back under the broiler and cook until cheese is melting and bubbly, 60-90 seconds (again, goes fast- keep an eye on it!) Toss the microgreens with the olive oil and lemon juice, then top toast before serving.

Note: When making chutney I prefer the Bartlett varieties or any other variety that holds shape when cooked.

 

Mango, Lime & Mozzarella Toast

 

Good Bread

Fresh Mozzarella

Sliced Mango

Zest from ½ Lime

Flaky Sea Salt

 

Layer cheese on toast.  If desired, place under broiler or in toaster oven to heat mozzarella a bit.  Layer with mango then sprinkle on zest and salt.

 

Goat Cheese & Bacon Avocado Toast

 

Ripe Avocado

Crumbled Goat Cheese

Thin lardons Bacon, cooked crisp

Bread of Choice

 

Mash avocado on toast.  Top with some cheese and bacon.

Breakfast Citrus Salad with Cucumber & Basil

Breakfast Citrus Salad with Cucumber & Basil

Breakfast Citrus Salad with Cucumber & Basil

4 cups orange segments
2 cups grapefruit segments
3 cups cucumber slices
½ cup fresh basil, firmly packed

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss them gently together. Spoon the salad into four bowls, dividing it equally. Tips: Try adding 1 teaspoon of minced jalapeño to the salad for a great kick. You can skip your coffee! Add 1 diced avocado to this recipe for an extra dose of healthy fat and fiber.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 134
Fat: .5g
Fiber: 6.25g

Mexican Cauliflower Chili Scramble

Mexican Cauliflower Chili Scramble

Mexican Cauliflower Chili Scramble

Olive oil cooking spray
½ head cauliflower, grated on the large side of a box grater (about 3 cups yield)
2 tablespoons minced onion
½ cup small-diced red bell pepper (about 1 medium pepper)
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tomatoes
Salt
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup very small broccoli florets
12 large egg whites or 1 pint of liquid egg whites
1 avocado, cut into bite-size chunks

Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook until browned; transfer to a bowl. Add the onion, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder to the skillet and cook until the onion and bell pepper have softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until the mixture is soft and thick. Add the cauliflower, season with salt and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine. Transfer the vegetable “chili” to a bowl. Wipe the skillet clean, lightly coat again with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg whites and cook, scrambling them, about 2 minutes. Season. Spoon the eggs and cauliflower chili onto four plates; top with avocado and serve.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 185
Fat: 5.5g
Fiber: 7g

All Day Egg White Omelet with Pico de Gallo

All Day Egg White Omelet with Pico de Gallo

All Day Egg White Omelet with Pico de Gallo

Olive Oil Cooking Spray
1 C. Egg Whites or Egg Substitute
Salt and Pepper
2 oz. reduced fat Cheddar Cheese, shredded
½ C. Pico de Gallo
½ C. Cilantro

Spray a microwave-safe 6-inch plate (inside dimension) with l second of cooking spray and pour V4 cup of the egg whites directly onto the plate. Season lightly with salt and pepper, place in the microwave, and cook on high until the eggs are just beginning to set up and become cooked, about 1 minute. Remove the plate from the microwave, sprinkle on one-quarter of the cheese, and continue to cook on high until the eggs are cooked and the cheese is melted, about another minute. Repeat with the remaining egg whites. Remove the last plate from the microwave. Spoon one-quarter of the pico de gallo over each plate, top each with one-quarter of the cilantro, and serve. Add an ounce of steamed shrimp for 28 more calories.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 70
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 0g

Protein Packed Breakfast Sandwich

Protein Packed Breakfast Sandwich

Protein Packed Breakfast Sandwich

Olive Oil Cooking Spray
4 lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
4 slices Fat Free American Cheese Singles
4 light Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
1 C. Egg Beaters
Salt & Pepper
2 T. Sriracha

Spray a large nonstick skillet with l second of cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the sausage patties and brown on one side, about l minute. Flip each patty and brown the other side, about another minute. Remove the patties from the skillet, place a piece of cheese over each one, and set aside in a warm place. Put the buns in the skillet, cut side down, to toast, about 30 seconds. Place one bun each on four separate plates. Add the egg replacement to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through; season with salt and pepper. Evenly divide the cooked eggs among the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Place the sausage patties on the top of each of the egg layers, then top each patty with V2 tablespoon of sriracha and serve.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 188
Fat: 3g
Fiber: 6.5g

Skinny Welsh Rarebit

Skinny Welsh Rarebit

Skinny Welsh Rarebit

4 slices Crusty Wheat Bread, Toasted
2 T. Butter
2T. flour
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup beer
1 tsp. dry mustard heaping
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 whole egg yolks
fresh chives Chopped

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk together until combined. Cook for about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and beer, whisking constantly and cook another minute. Add mustard, paprika and cayenne and whisk. Add cheese and continue to whisk slowly, cooking and whisking until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Remove from heat, whisk in egg yolk and serve over crusty bread. Top with chives for garnish.

Heirloom Tomato Toast with Fresh Ricotta

Heirloom Tomato Toast with Fresh Ricotta

Heirloom Tomato Toast with Fresh Ricotta

2 heirloom tomatoes
4 pieces of high-quality, fresh multi-grain bread
¼ cup fresh ricotta cheese
16 basil leaves
olive oil
salt
pepper

Thinly slice the tomatoes. Place the sliced tomatoes in a colander and let them drain for 15 minutes. Remove them from the colander and lightly sprinkle with salt. Toast the bread, then spread a layer of fresh ricotta cheese on top. Add the basil leaves. Layer the sliced tomato on the ricotta toast. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with pepper. Add salt to taste. Garnish with any additional basil leaves. Variation: Flavor the ricotta with chopped scallions, chives or other herbs

Israeli Shakshuka

Israeli Shakshuka

Israeli Shakshuka

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 extra large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 green jalapeno pepper, finely diced
26 1⁄2 ounces pomi brand chopped tomatoes (nothing works like this!)
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
6 large eggs (or as many as will fit on your sauté pan)

You need a large nonstick deep sauté pan that has a cover. Sauté onions in olive oil until opaque and tender. Add red bell pepper and continue sautéing until it softens up. Reduce heat to low. Add the fresh chopped tomatoes, cook until they are breaking apart. With a slotted spoon, add the chunkiest parts of the contents of the “Pomi” – the majority of the sauce should remain in the carton. Add the jalapeno now also. Cook for 30-40 minutes, partially cover, and stir every once in a while. If it starts to look dry, add some of the sauce from the carton, slowly , as you need it. Add the salt and pepper – I like a lot because I love salt on tomatoes. The final product should be a thick sauce that just looks like a whole lot of tomatoes stuck together – with very little to no juice, that is about 1-1 1/2 inches high.
Crack open the eggs on top of the shakshuka, one by one, giving each their own space. The whites should overlap, but the yolk should be spaced about 4 finger widths from each other. My pan can fit 6-8 eggs very comfortably. Cover tightly with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 145
Fat: 6.8g
Fiber: 3.8g

Avocado Toast + Herbed Ricotta & Fresh Tomatoes

Avocado Toast + Herbed Ricotta & Fresh Tomatoes

Avocado Toast + Herbed Ricotta & Fresh Tomatoes

6 slices artisan bread, toasted
1 T. olive oil
1 large ripe avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup finely chopped spinach leaves
1 Tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped chives, divided
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste

Toast bread, in a toaster or under the broiler in the oven until golden brown. While bread is toasting, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, basil chives and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl . Stir to combine thoroughly. Set aside. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drizzle or brush top sides of toast with olive oil. Assemble toasts by layering each piece of toast with sliced avocado, ricotta mixture, and sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish with snipped chives and chopped basil.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 217
Fat: 10.9g
Fiber: 3g

Grapefruit with Zero-Calorie Spiced “Sugar”

Grapefruit with Zero-Calorie Spiced “Sugar”

Grapefruit with Zero-Calorie Spiced “Sugar”

2 large Ruby Red grapefruits, cut in half crosswise and flesh separated from membrane
11/2 tablespoons large-crystal sugar replacement (such as Lakanto)
1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Place each grapefruit half cut side up in a serving bowl. Mix the sugar replacement well with the ginger and cinnamon and sprinkle the spiced “sugar” evenly over each grapefruit half. Serve chilled.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 28
Fat: 0g
Fiber: 2g

Avocado Toast with Spinach and Tomatoes

Avocado Toast with Spinach and Tomatoes

Avocado Toast with Spinach and Tomatoes

8 cups spinach
Salt
Green hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
4 slices natural gluten-free bread (such as Canyon)
½ ripe avocado, mashed with a fork
4 thick (½-inch) slices ripe tomato
Freshly ground black pepper
4 medium eggs, poached

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Put in the spinach and cook until wilted. Transfer the spinach to a colander and press out as much of the water as possible. Put the drained spinach in a mixing bowl and season with salt and green hot sauce. Toast the bread in the toaster. Season the avocado with salt. Once the toast is done, spread the avocado evenly over each piece of toast and place a slice of tomato on top. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper and top each slice with an even amount of the spinach mixture. Place each piece of toast on a plate, top with a poached egg, and serve.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Fat: 8.5g
Fiber: 5g

Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine

1 tsp. Butter
1 C. Thawed, drained frozen chopped spinach
1/4 C. part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1 T. Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. each Pepper & Nutmeg
2 Eggs
2 tsp. Half & Half

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In 9” non-stick skillet melt butter; add spinach and cook over high heat, stirring frequently until spinach is heated through. (About 2-3 minutes) Transfer to medium mixing bowl; add ricotta cheese, tsp. Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg and mix well. Spray 2 10 oz. Custard cups with non-stick cooking spray; spoon half of the spinach mustard into each cup. Using the back of the spoon, make an indentation in the center of each portion. Being careful not to break yolk, crack an egg into a small dish, then slide into indentation; repeat with remaining egg. Pour 1 tsp. half and half over each egg and sprinkle with remaining 1/8 tsp. Parmesan cheese. Bake until eggs are set – about 8-10 minutes

Baked Chili Relleno Eggs

Baked Chili Relleno Eggs

Baked Chili Relleno Eggs

2 4oz. cans Whole Green Chilis (or 8 fresh roasted chilis)
2 C. grated Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
1 ½ T. Butter
6 Eggs
1 T. Flour
2 C. Milk
1/8 tsp. Chili Powder

Preheat oven to 325. Slit each chili down one side and fill loosely with grated cheese, using 1 cup cheese for all chilis. Lay filled chilis in a lightly buttered, soufflé type backing dish. In separate bowl, beat eggs and flour. Stir in milk and chili powder. Fold in remaining grated cheese. Pour eggs over chilis. Bake 45 minutes to an hour, until top is bubbly and a knife inserted near center comes out clean.

from The Idiot’s Guide Glycemic Index Cookbook

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 282
Fat: 21g
Fiber: 0g

Waffled Ham and Cheese Melt with Maple Butter

Waffled Ham and Cheese Melt with Maple Butter

Waffled Ham and Cheese Melt with Maple Butter

1 T. unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 slices sandwich bread
2 oz. Gruyère cheese, sliced
3 oz. Black Forest ham, sliced
1 T. Maple Butter

Preheat the waffle iron on low. Spread a thin, even layer of butter on one side of each piece of bread. Pile the cheese and ham on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, and put the open-face sandwich in the waffle iron as far away from the hinge as possible. (This allows the lid to press down on the sandwich more evenly.) Place the second slice of bread on top, with the buttered side up, and close the waffle iron. Check the sandwich after 3 minutes. About halfway through, you may need to rotate the sandwich 180 degrees to ensure even pressure and cooking. If you’d like, you can press down on the lid of the waffle iron a bit to compact the sandwich but do so carefully – the lid could be very hot. Remove the sandwich from the waffle iron when the bread is golden brown, and the cheese is melted. Spread the Maple Butter on the outside of the sandwich. Slice in half diagonally and serve. Makes 1 sandwich. Maple Butter: Combine 8 T. (1 stick) salted room-temperature butter with 1 T. maple syrup in a medium-size bowl and whip with an electric mixer or a whisk until well-blended.

Baby Dutch Babies

Baby Dutch Babies

Baby Dutch Babies

2 T. butter or margarine
2 large eggs
1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. milk (2% or whole)
1 4-oz package cream cheese
about 1/4 C. jam – whatever flavor you prefer
optional: Powdered sugar; Maple Syrup

Get out a muffin tin with 12 large muffin C. (2 1/2 inch diameter C.)… or use 2 muffin pans with 6 C. each. Divide butter equally among the C. of the pan(s). Set pan in 425 degree F. oven to melt the butter, roughly 2 minutes. As butter melts in the C., combine in a food processor or blender: eggs, flour, and milk; Whirl until blended. Cut cream cheese into cubes the size of a scant tsp. Remove pan(s) from oven. Spoon about 2 T. Batter into each C.. Use all the batter. Bake 5 minutes to firm the bottoms. Remove from oven and quickly add to each muffin C.: 1 scant tsp. cream cheese and 1 scant tsp. jam. Put back in oven and bake until puffed and browned on edges, 10 minutes longer. Remove and enjoy hot from the oven!

Sweet And Savory Waffled Sausage Patties

Sweet And Savory Waffled Sausage Patties

Sweet And Savory Waffled Sausage Patties

2 T. maple syrup (sub reduced apple cider for variation)
1 tsp. dried sage
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. ground pork
nonstick cooking spray

Preheat the waffle iron on medium. Preheat the oven on its lowest setting. In a medium sized bowl, combine the maple syrup, sage, salt, black pepper, marjoram and cayenne pepper and mix well to combine. Add the pork to the spice mixture, and mix well with your hands. Form patties that will fit on one section of your waffle iron. Coat both sides of the waffle iron with nonstick spray. Place a patty on each section of the waffle iron and close the lid. With thin patties in a conventional style waffle iron, the meat may be done in as little as 2 minutes. Belgian-style machines or thicker patties may require more time. The pork should reach an internal temperature of 160°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the patties from the waffle iron and serve. Place the finished sausage patties in the oven to keep them warm while the others cook in the waffle iron.

Savory Waffles, 6 Ways

Savory Waffles, 6 Ways

Savory Waffles, 6 Ways

Basic Top Notch Waffle: Whisk 2 C. flour, 1/4 C. confectioners’ sugar, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk 1 1/2 C. milk, 1 1/2 sticks cooled melted butter and 2 eggs in a separate bowl until combined; pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. (A few small lumps are fine.) Preheat a waffle iron; lightly brush with butter, then fill with batter three-quarters full and cook until the waffles are golden and crisp.

Sesame, Scallion and Sausage: Add 1 bunch thinly sliced scallions, 3 thinly sliced dried Chinese sausages and 2 tsp. each toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds and grated ginger to the batter. Top the waffles with a fried egg.

Smoked Salmon and Chive : Reduce the milk to 1 1/4 C. and add 1/2 C. sour cream. Add 4 ounces chopped smoked salmon, 1/4 C. minced chives and 2 T. chopped tarragon to the batter. Top the waffles with more sour cream and chives.

Bacon and Almond: Add 8 chopped cooked bacon slices, 1/2 C. finely chopped marcona almonds and 2 tsp. each ancho chile powder and chopped thyme to the batter. Top the waffles with maple syrup.

Goat Cheese and Kale: Add 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese, 1 C. finely chopped kale, 2 T. chopped mixed herbs (parsley, basil and dill), 1 tsp. grated lemon zest and 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper to the batter. Top the waffles with arugula salad.

Chili Cornbread: Replace 1 C. of the flour with cornmeal. Add 1 C. each thawed frozen fire-roasted corn and shredded pepper jack cheese, 1/4 C. chopped cilantro and 1 minced seeded jalapeno to the batter. Top the waffles with honey and hot sauce.

Salami-Provolone: Add 1/2 C. each shredded provolone and grated parmesan, 2 ounces finely chopped salami and 1 tsp. pepper to the batter. Top the waffles with ricotta and olive oil.

Pancetta & Cinnamon Waffles

Pancetta & Cinnamon Waffles

Pancetta & Cinnamon Waffles

1/2 C. chopped walnuts
1 T. vegetable oil, plus 1/3 C., plus extra for greasing the waffle iron
3 (4-ounce) slices pancetta, about 1/4-inch thick, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
3 C. Belgian waffle mix (recommended: Krusteaz)
2 eggs
1 1/2 C. water
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 C. maple syrup

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until toasted. Set aside to cool. Preheat and lightly grease a waffle iron. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until brown and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to cool. In a large mixing bowl, combine waffle mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, cinnamon, and salt. Using a whisk, blend the ingredients together until smooth. Stir in the pancetta. Pour the batter, using the amount recommended by the waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions, into the preheated waffle iron. Cook waffles for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Place waffles onto serving plates. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve immediately

Waffled Churro French Toast Sticks

Waffled Churro French Toast Sticks

Waffled Churro French Toast Sticks

1/2 T. cinnamon
1/3 C. sugar 75g
8 slices bread
2 extra-large eggs
1/2 C. milk PLUS a few T. extra, 120ml
3/4 C. breadcrumbs 70g
Oil for the waffle iron
1/2 C. cream cheese 115g
2 T. maple syrup

Preheat your waffle iron on a medium-high setting. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. Cut the bread into even sticks, about 1 inch wide. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. Soak two bread pieces (or as many as will fit into your waffle maker) in the milk mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs. Lightly grease both sides of the waffle iron and add the French toast pieces, careful to avoid them touching each other. Cook until browned and crispy but not dried out, approximately 3-4 minutes. When the pieces are done, immediately dredge them through the cinnamon and sugar mixture and sprinkle it all over the waffle indents as well. Set aside. Proceed with the remaining bread pieces the same way. To make the dip, mix the cream cheese with the maple syrup and enough milk to give it a creamy but not liquid consistency. Serve along with the Waffled Churro French Toast Sticks. Recipe Notes: The amount of breadcrumbs really depends on how thick of a layer they form on your toast sticks, so you may need a bit more or even a bit less than the recipe specifies. Adjust accordingly as you go.

Will it Waffle: Stuffed Biscuit Waffles

Will it Waffle: Stuffed Biscuit Waffles

Will it Waffle: Stuffed Biscuit Waffles

3 eggs
1 T. milk
1/4 C. shredded cheddar cheese
1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough
salt and pepper, to taste

Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk together with the milk. Scramble the eggs until just slightly wet. Stir in the cheese and remove from the heat. Heat the waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Butterfly each biscuit by running a sharp knife through the middle of the biscuit just to the other side. Do not fully split the biscuit in half. Stuff the biscuits with the eggs and press the edges to seal the eggs inside. Place a biscuit in the waffle iron and gently close the lid. Don’t press it fully closed. Let cook for one minute. After one minute, fully close the waffle iron and continue cooking for two more minutes. Remove from the waffle iron and continue cooking the remaining biscuits.

Crispy Waffled Bacon & Eggs

Crispy Waffled Bacon & Eggs

Crispy Waffled Bacon & Eggs

4 Strips Bacon
2 Large Eggs
Salt & Pepper

Preheat waffle iron on medium. Preheat oven to lowest temperature. Line an oven safe dish or pan with paper towels. Place bacon strips in waffle iron, without any sticking out on the edges, and close the lid. Check after 4 minutes; thick cut bacon might need 1-2 minutes more. Remove when crispy without being blackened. Remove bacon to paper towel lined dish and place in oven to stay warm. Crack eggs into a small bowl. Carefully pour eggs into waffle iron (should be greased from bacon). Cook without closing the lid, until white has set, about one minute. Loosen edges carefully with heat resistant / silicone spatula then remove, supporting egg. Season egg and serve with bacon.