Need ideas to round out a breakfast for 150....

music-city-missy

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I get to help with another big private 'movers and shakers' sort of event in a couple of weeks. I was asked if I had any ideas on the menu and of course I did. Right now it's so BORING - scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, waffles w/syrup & fruit toppings, buttermilk biscuits w/jams, and I think yogurt with granola (not even homemade!)

I think you have to have muffins, breads, pastries - something more 'impressive'. But if I am going to suggest it, I better be ready with ideas and recipes and I may find myself responsible for whatever items I suggest.

I was thinking of trying to play with some 'pastry' doughs and creating little mini sort of flower shaped pastries - fill with things like cream cheese filling w&w/o fruit toppings. Maybe some almond palmiers. Just not sure - going to play around this weekend but would welcome any ideas. OH - just thought of it - maybe some mini breakfast type quiches or anyone ever done any mini frittatas or something like that?

The culinary program is doing the cooking and I just think that not putting at least a couple of show stoppers out there is a mistake.

 
Here's one that I used for a party of 100 once and it worked well

I don't have the exact recipe anymore but I baked small potatoes, cooled, halved and scooped them out (use the potato flesh for something else) then placed a spinach mixture inside each half (sauteed spinach, onions, mushrooms, a bit of cheese and broke eggs into each one. I baked them until the eggs were done and served them with two sauces- one was a spicy Mexican cheese sauce and the other was a standard Hollandaise so people could choose. I probably sprinkled chopped parsley on top. They were very well received.

You could poach the eggs ahead of time and place one in each half potato shell before saucing to save time.

 
How about a Japanese-inspired thin omelet with potato, that wraps around smoked salmon or something

similar? Maybe a cream cheese dot on top with a sprig of chive.

Just thinking. This should be a fun one.

 
Rec: Impossible Quiche Tarts ..... something different

Impossible Quiche Tarts

3/4 cup sour cream (I used light sour cream)
1/2 cup Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup milk (I used non-fat milk)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped ham, or crisp crumbled bacon, or chopped Canadian bacon
2 Tbs. sliced green onions

Heat oven to 400*F Lightly grease 18 muffin cups, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches.
Beat sour cream, baking mix, milk, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth, 15 seconds in the blender on high speed or 1 minute with hand beater. Spoon about 2 tbsp. into each muffin cup. Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle 1 tbsp. (scant) over batter in each cup. Bake until knife comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Loosen sides of tarts from pan and remove. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Pat's notes: I made half the recipe and came out with 8 tarts, not 9, so the whole recipe would probably only yield about 16, not 18. These are great for breakfast...I served a couple of them on a plate along with sliced avocado, and fresh melon. Would make a great addition to a brunch menu too.

 
Rec: Mini Frittatas

a friend made these this summer for a Sunday brunch.

Mini Frittatas
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
8 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces thinly sliced ham, chopped
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Spray 2 mini muffin tins (each with 24 cups) with nonstick spray. Whisk the eggs, milk, pepper, and salt in a large bowl to blend well. Stir in the ham, cheese, and parsley. Fill prepared muffin cups almost to the top with the egg mixture. Bake until the egg mixture puffs and is just set in the center, about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittatas from the muffin cups and slide the frittatas onto a platter. Serve immediately.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_32633,00.html

 
These are nice. Rec: Baked Eggs and Mushrooms in Ham Crisps

Baked Eggs and Mushrooms in Ham Crisps
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

3/4 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
12 slices Black Forest or Virginia ham (without holes; 10 oz)
12 large eggs

Garnish: fresh tarragon leaves
Accompaniment: buttered brioche or challah toast
Special equipment: a muffin tin with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups

Preheat oven to 400̊F.

Prepare mushrooms:
Cook mushrooms and shallot in butter with salt and pepper in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until mushrooms are tender and liquid they give off is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in crème fraîche and tarragon.

Assemble and bake:
Fit 1 slice of ham into each of 12 lightly oiled muffin cups (ends will stick up and hang over edges of cups). Divide mushrooms among cups and crack 1 egg into each. Bake in middle of oven until whites are cooked but yolks are still runny, about 15 minutes. Season eggs with salt and pepper and remove (with ham) from muffin cups carefully, using 2 spoons or small spatulas.

Cooks'note: The eggs in this recipe are not fully cooked, which may be of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area.

Makes 6 servings.

Source: 2/02 Gourmet Entertains

Pat’s note: These were yummy. My eggs were rather small so they cooked a bit more than I would've liked. Next time will bake them less. Also, I used a little dried tarragon instead of fresh but for those who don't care for tarragon you could easily substitute something else.

Other reviews here:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/106150

And more reviews here:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_23363,00.html

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/106150

 
speaking of rachael ray. i discovered yesterday that...

she's better with the sound down.

 
On second thought, I wouldn't do these for a crowd your size...too hard to

hold the eggs and keep them from being overdone, whereas the frittatas and quiche-type dishes would hold better and actually be fine if semi-room temperature.

 
Here are some that you might like to try out.

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New Fangled Scrapple

Recipe By :Dawn
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Dawn's Recipe
Pork

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1/2 white onion -- minced
1/4 cup green pepper -- minced
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cornmeal mix
1 cup masa harina
6 cups water

In a 5-quart saucepot, gently saute the ground pork, until it loses its pinkness. Add onions and green pepper and saute for 5 minutes more. Add 3 cups water, the salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a food processor, and chop until the pork is finely chopped. Return to the pot. In a bowl, combine the cornmeal and remaining 3 cups water. Stir the cornmeal mixture into the pork mixture. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat , stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook gently 15 minutes, sitring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Generously oil a loaf pan. Pour the scrapple into the pan and spread to make the top level. Cool it to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
To serve, unmold the loaf and cut it into 16 slices. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and fry the slices, several at a time, until they are browned on both sides. Add more butter when necessary. Serve the fried scrapple with syrup.

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Lox and Cheese Terrine

Recipe By :Sunset Annual 1989
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method12 ounces cream cheese -- at
room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh dill -- chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 ounces lox -- thinly sliced
1 medium red onion
2/3 cup vinegar
2 cups water
2 cups ice cubes
fresh dill sprigs
12 bagels

Beat together until blended, cream cheese, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Line a 3-by 6-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Line the bottom of the pan with 1/3 of the lox. Spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture in an even layer over the lox. Cover with 1/3 of the lox, and repeat layers, ending with lox. Gently press to even out layers. Cover and chill until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 2 days. Lift terrine out of pan and remove plastic wrap. With a thin, sharp knife, cut terrine into 1/2-inch thick slices and place on salad plates alongside crisp red onions
and bagels. Garnish with dill sprigs. To eat, spread terrine on bagels and add onions.
Crisp Red Onions: Thinly slice 1 medium red onion. Immerse in a mixture of water, vinegar, and ice cubes. Let stand until crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain and lift out onions.

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Cacerola de Tamales (Chile, Meat, Cornmeal Casserole)

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Overnights

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound ground pork
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 3/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 clove garlic -- minced
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons chopped green chile
3 cups water

Fry ground beef and pork in a medium-sized skillet at medium heat until beef is browned. Add onion and garlic to meat mixture and cook until onion is tender. Drain. Add tomatoes, olives, green chile, salt, and pepper to mixture and cook for approximately 20 minutes. (Water may be added to the mixture if a thinner consistency is desired.) Add 1/4 cup of cheese and 2 tablespoons of cornmeal to mixture, cook for 2-3 minutes, and set mixture aside.
Place remaining cornmeal and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook cornmeal mixture, stirring occasionally, until cornmeal is thick. Spread half of cornmeal mixture in bottom of a greased 9x13 inch
baking pan. Place meat mixture over top of cornmeal and spread remaining half of cornmeal over top of filling. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.





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Breakfast Fruit Kabobs

Recipe By :Dayle/BC
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Fruit

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
2 tsp. lime juice
1 lime -- thinly sliced
watermelon
cantaloupe
honeydew melon
pineapple
strawberries
seedless grapes
6 wooden skewers -- (6 to smileys/bigeyes.gif

Prepare fruit in balls or chunks and thread on skewers. Arrange on a platter. Combine yogurt, honey, nutmeg and lime juice. Drizzle over kabobs. Garnish with lime slices.

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Croissant Breakfast Casserole" ~ by MarieAlice

Recipe By :MarieAlice/Recipezaar/Deb-in-MI
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Overnights

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method4 plain croissants
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onions
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Split croissants in half and place bottoms cut side up in one layer in a rectangular casserole. Melt butter in a fry pan. Saute mushrooms and green onion until tender and liquid has evaporated. Set aside. Beat together eggs and milk. Pour half over croissants, layer mushroom mixture and cheeses
on top, then pour over remaining liquid. Position croissant tops over the bottoms, cut side down. Let stand over night in the refrigerator. Bake at 350*F for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cover with foil if browns too quickly.
Dnote: this is a very forgiving recipe. You may add what you like to it, and leave out what you don't like. The tops of the croissants become golden brown and very flaky. I think this would be good with some diced ham, Canadian bacon, bacon, cooked shrimp or crabmeat. You get the drift. Play with this recipe to your liking both with the ingredients, and the cheeses. You can easily double this recipe or halve it. Serve with sausage, bacon, or ham, and a nice fruit salad.

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Smoked Salmon and Potato Breakfast Casserole

Recipe By :Bon Appétit, December 2002/Julie R
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Overnights

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method2 cups cubes French baguette with crusts -- cubed 1/2 " pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound russet potatoes -- peeled, cut into
1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1/2 pound hot-smoked salmon fillets -- skinned, flaked
into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
additional sour cream
capers
fresh chive and/or basil sprigs

Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until pale golden,
about 5 minutes, then cool. Butter 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add potatoes. Stir to coat and arrange in single layer. Cover and cook until potatoes are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; increase heat to medium-high, and cook until potatoes are lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add shallots and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Gently mix in bread, salmon, chives, and basil. Transfer mixture to the prepared glass baking dish. Whisk eggs and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Pour custard over potato mixture in dish. Let stand 15 minutes, occasionally pressing bread into egg mixture. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake casserole, uncovered, until custard is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and top with additional sour cream, capers, and chive or basil sprigs; serve hot.

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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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SPICY FRUIT TRAY

Recipe By :Sunset
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method1 honeydew melon
1 cantaloupe
1 watermelon
3 cucumbers
fresh lime juice
cayenne pepper (or chili powder)
salt

Take your melons and cut them into slices. I remove the rind. If cucumbers are waxed, remove it. Then slice into med-thick slices. Dip each slice in the lime juice. Place on a serving tray. Sprinkle with the cayenne pepper (or the chili powder for the faint of heart). Sprinkle with a little salt, if desired.
NOTES : Dawn's Note: Radishes are also good like this. Cut them in half and proceed as with the others. This recipe is an off-shoot to the familar Mexican street food. Refreshing and spicy at the same time.

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SCOTCH EGGS

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method6 hard-boiled eggs -- peeled
1 1/2 pounds good quality pork sausage
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup cracker crumbs
2 eggs -- beaten
1 cup vegetable oil -- for frying

Combine sausage, sage, parsley, and pepper in a bowl, mix well. Divide into 6 parts. Heat oil. Form meat mixture around eggs, sealing well. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, and then in cracker crumbs. Fry eggs in oil until sausage is cooked through, and eggs are golden brown. Place on paper towels. May be kept warm in a 200 degree oven. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Serve with sour cream-horseradish sauce.

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An update on "pig in a blanket': wrap triangles of puff pastry around wedges of kielbasa (or any

smoked sausage) and bake. Serve with a selection of mustards. I saw this on "Queer Eye" when they did a frat party and I've been dying to try it.

 
Thanks - they all sound great so this weekend it's breakfast all weekend...

while I try them. Actually Pat, I think I might attempt the eggs in the ham cups - have an idea - use mini muffin tins and banny eggs - I have a friend who can supply me with fresh ones - I just hope he can come up with that many if this works this weekend when I try it. In mini muffin tins it would only be 7 pans of them and I think I have that many available to me so I think it's possible. I can line the tins when we do the prep the day before and put the mushrooms in them. Then all I have to do is put an egg in each and pop them all in the oven so I might can manage it and I think they would be so impressive.

As for the pigs in a blanket - I am working on my sausage making skills and I am already becoming a pretty accomplished smoker so I bet I could do some nice fresh homemade sausage and have fun with those - corny as they are - I LOVE pigs in blankets and keep a box of the ones by Hebrew ??? in my freezer almost all the time and fix for breakfast/lunch on the weekends or on nights when I am too tired to cook - I'll fix them for me while picking up takeout for DH.

 
Cyndi posted a variation of this a few years ago.

It's been in my ever-growing pile of to-be-trieds. ;o)

High Class Kielbassa

1 lb. kielbassa sausage, finely chopped or
ground
1 pkg. frozen puff pastry dough sheets
1 c. hot and sweet mustard

Thaw dough according to pkg. instructions.
Brown sausage in skillet over medium heat; drain well.

Unfold one sheet of pastry. Spread with 1/2
c. mustard; spread half the drained sausage
over the mustard. Roll each long end
tightly and evenly towards the center,
making a palmier shape (will look like
hearts when sliced). Repeat with remaining
ingredients.

Wrap each roll tightly in aluminum foil and
refrigerate at least 1 hr. Preheat oven to
450F.

Cut rolls crosswise into 1/2" thick slices.
Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake
15-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
Swrve warm or at room temperature. Makes
about 40 appetizers.

Source: Cyndi @ Gails

 
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