here are some tried and true from my collection of make-ahead dishes.
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SPINACH AND SAUSAGE STRATA
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Stratas Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 Pound Fresh Mushrooms -- sliced
1 Cup Yellow Onion -- diced
1 Pound Mild Italian Sausage
1 Pound Fresh Spinach -- stemmed, washed and
chopped
12 Slices Sandwich Bread -- crusts Removed (12
to 14)
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese --grated
5 Eggs
2 1/2 Cups Milk
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Tablespoon Fresh parsley --minced
Butter a 13 x 9 -inch casserole dish. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute mushrooms and onions until tender, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside. If using sausage, crumble sausage into a frying pan and cook until no longer pink. Drain well and set aside. If using spinach, place in frying pan over medium heat. Cover and steam until cooked, about 4 minutes. Drain well to release excess moisture. Coarsely chop and set aside. Cover bottom of prepared baking dish with half the slices of bread. Add layers half the mushroom mixture, half the sausage, half the spinach, and half of the cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese. In a large bowl beat eggs, milk, mustards, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle parsley over top of casserole and bake for 55 to 65 minutes uncovered, or until golden. Serve warm.
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GRAY'S BAY BREAKFAST EGGS
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Overnights Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method12 eggs
3/4 pound shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cream
1 1/2 pounds pork sausage
1/2 large onion -- minced
1 large green pepper -- minced
1/2 pound mushrooms -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Fry sausage and drain well. Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. Break eggs gently into the baking pan, and poke the yolks with a toothpick. Top the eggs with all of the sausage, half the cheese, all of the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cover with the cream and top with the rest of the cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.
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TORTILLA STRATA
Recipe By : e. in sf
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Overnights Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method20 corn tortillas
3 cups salsa verde (or one large can green
enchilada sauce)
12 eggs
2 large diced green chiles
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper
3 cups refried beans (or one large can
regular or non-fat)
1 1/2 lbs. pepper jack cheese -- grated
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a large (16") round glass baking pan with cooking spray. Place salsa verde in a shallow bowl. Set aside. Break eggs into a large bowl, add milk and beat well. Add salt and pepper,
stir in green chiles. Dip tortillas one by one in salsa and line baking dish with tortillas, covering the bottom well. Spread the refried beans over the first layer of tortillas and cover with 1/2 of the cheese.
Add another layer of tortillas, thoroughly covering the bean layer. Pour egg/chile mixture over tortillas. Make one last layer of tortillas (pour any leftover salsa over the tortillas) and cover with cheese. Bake
until eggs are set -- 1 hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. If top starts to brown, cover with foil.
Serve with salsa and sour cream.
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Miniature Artichoke Tarts
Recipe By : Michelle/Saskatchewan, Canada
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method2 small jars marinated artichoke hearts -- (170 mL each)
1 onion -- finely chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
4 eggs
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano
1 dash hot pepper sauce
black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Drain the artichokes, reserving 1/4 cup of the marinade. Chop artichokes into 1/2 inch pieces; set aside. In skillet, heat reserved marinade; cook onion and garlic until softened; about 5 minutes. (don't let the garlic brown) In bowl, beat eggs; stir in onion mixture, bread crumbs, salt, oregano, hot pepper sauce and pepper to taste. Blend in cheese; stir in artichokes. Spoon mixture into a well-greased or non-stick small tart tins, filling to about 2/3 full. Bake at 325F for 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Makes about 3 dozen.
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CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST
Recipe By : Gourmet or Bon Appetit
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Overnights Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method1 loaf French bread
1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons Karo Syrup
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
cinnamon
fresh fruit
Melt butter and brown sugar and Karo syrup over medium heat stirring. Bring to boil and then pour into 9 x 11 casserole pan. Slice bread into 1 inch
widths and lay over caramel mixture. Mix eggs and milk and vanilla and pour over bread. Sprinkle top with cinnamon and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate over night. Uncover and bake in 350 degree oven 45 minutes. Serve with fresh fruit and syrup.
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Breakfast Seafood Strata
Recipe By : Julie R
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Overnights
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method2 cubed leftover bread (any of your sweet -- like Challah, or a g
breads
1 1/2 cups cheese (Joan used Havarti -- but Swiss or
gruyere will be great)
1/2 cup purple onion slivered
2 celery stalks diced
1/2 cup peppers chopped (green -- red, yellow)
1/2 lb mixed seafood: shrimp -- crab, fake crab,
whatever is in the market
5 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 tsp dried mustard
salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cube the bread, place in a couple of small high sided quiche pans, sprayed or wiped with oil. Add sliced vegetables and then spread the seafood over top, pressing gently into the mixture. Spread cheese on top. Pour mixed eggs, milk and mustard on top. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes till brown and bubbly.
Serves 4-6 depending on what else you serve with it.
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BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
Recipe By : Joyce Denton
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Overnights Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method16 ounces loaf French bread
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
BLUEBERRY SAUCE
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 1/2 cups blueberries
Slice bread diagonally into 10-14 slices, 3/4 inch thick. Whisk eggs, milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Put bread in a baking pan with sides, pour egg mixture over bread, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Next day, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix blueberries with the sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until coated. Butter a 9 x 13 pan. Pour blueberry mixture in pan and wedge bread in tightly on top of blueberries. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Remove. Sift powdered sugar over top, if desired. Let stand 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over top.
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