Slow Cooker Breakfast

Ingredients

12 eggs 32 oz bag of frozen shredded hash browns, defrosted and rinsed 1 lb sausage, bacon or ham (or any combo you like) 1 cups milk 1 cups sour cream 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper to taste 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Cook meat, drain and crumble. Set aside.

Spray 6 qt. slow cooker with non-stick spray or use liner for slow cooker.

Put in half the potatoes followed by half of the meat. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat.

Mix together eggs, milk, sour cream and seasonings. Pour this mixture over the top of ingredients in crock pot.

Cook on low for eight hours. (Check this after four hours, because you might need to turn your crock pot down to low to keep the sides from burning!)

Recipe and Photo Source:  http://www.justapinch.com/recipe/kim-cleaves/crockpot-breakfast/quick-easy-breakfast-casserole#.T7Fyb_Llo7p.pinterest

Creme Brulee French Toast

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons corn syrup

an 8- to 9-inch round loaf country-style bread

5 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon Grand Marnier

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish.

Cut six 1-inch thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts.

Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.

In a bowl whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread.

Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.

Preheat oven to 350° F. and bring bread to room temperature.

Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

Serve hot French toast immediately.

Recipe Source:  http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Creme-Brulee-French-Toast-15213

Mini Ham and Egg Pies

Ingredients

12 slices of ham or turkey

7 eggs

1/4 cup of milk

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

2 medium sized tomatoes--diced

diced onion or chives to taste

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. 

In a bowl, combine the eggs, salt, and milk.  Beat until well combined.

Place a slice of ham (or turkey) into each muffin tin cup.  You want to use the sliced meat as a mock muffin tin liner, so let the edges peak out above the top of each cup.

Put a little bit of tomato and onion into each cup--try to divide them equally. 

Pour the egg mixture into each cup, but do not fill the cups all the way.  Leave about 1/4 inch unfilled.  Do not worry if some of the egg mixture goes under the sliced meat, it will be just fine! 

Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake for 18 minutes, or until set.

Let cool five minutes or so, and then enjoy!

Recipe and Photo Source:  Lindsey Travis, http://adventuresinjayjayland.blogspot.com/2010/11/mini-ham-and-egg-pies.html

Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Squares

Ingredients:

2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls

1 pound bulk pork sausage—mild

1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375

Unroll 1 can of crescent roll dough into 2 long rectangles.

Place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust

Cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove sausage from skillet; discard drippings. To same skillet, add cream cheese. Cook over low heat until melted. Add cooked sausage; stir to coat.

Spoon evenly over crust in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle; firmly press perforations to seal.

Carefully place over cheese. 

Bake 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool 15 minutes. Cut into small squares.

Recipe and Photo Source: http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/sausage-and-cheese-crescent-squares/f2b22bde-19e4-4447-aa99-30e90ee5a38f/