Easy Like Sunday Morning

Happy weekend friends! It's a snowy one here in the Midwest. Winter so far has been on the warm side with very little snow. Until today that is. On snow days, I'm happy being in the kitchen creating comfort dishes. I wanted to share a simple and delicious recipe I've been making for scrambled eggs. The fun part is tossing all of the ingredients into the blender to blend before adding to the pan. They are creamy, fluffy and honestly delicious. 

Give it a try this weekend. Great for "brinner" too if you need a dinner quick and easy.

Ingredients:

12 large cracked eggs

1 cup half and half

6 ounces softened and cubed cream cheese

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Toss everything in a blender, and blend until it's frothy.

Spray a large skillet with non stick spray and heat 1/4 stick butter.

Add egg mixture and turn heat to medium/low. Let is cook until the bottom begins to set.

Using a spatula, stir gently until eggs are thickened and cooked through.

Serve it with your favorite side. Bacon, sausage, toast, english muffin, bagel, fresh fruit and enjoy. 

Fancy Waffle

Happy September everyone. Fall doesn't officially begin until September 22nd so we're savoring the last days of summer. We are still enjoying the bountiful fruits and vegetables from our farmers as we visit our local farmers markets and supermarkets. For an extra special treat this weekend, top your homemade (or store bought) waffles and pancakes with delicious fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches or nectarines. For whipped cream lovers, dollop some on top of the fruit and it takes your breakfast or brunch to an all new level.

Enjoy your special moments💗

Breakfast You Make & Freeze for Busy Mornings

  Now that Thanksgiving is over and the rush is on to decorate and shop while we continue to run households and work, I find this more helpful than any other time of the year. With a little time and planning, you can still have a hot homemade breakfast as you walk out the door.  Who doesn't like hot waffles or pancakes in the winter to warm and fill you up.  

All you need to do is find an hour or two over the weekend, make your pancakes and/or waffles, cool them and carefully place in food storage bags evenly.  When they are completely cooled, put them in the freezer.  Another helpful tip I offer is oven baking your bacon at 375 for 40 minutes or until done, drain, cool and freeze in ziplock bags.  Just reheat for a minute in microwave when ready to use it alone or in recipes. Big time saver!

Simply take them out of the freezer bag, pop in the toaster or your toaster oven to heat, and you're on your way.  I make these waffles for our Christmas brunch. I'll always make more than we need to freeze, heat and eat.  They are just as delicious as the day you made them.  

These are gingerbread and pumpkin waffles.  Use your favorite batter to make these morning delights!

You can add chocolate chips, blueberries or sprinkles to the batter before you make your pancakes.  Don't forget the maple syrup!

Bon Appetit🍴

Back Yard Brunch this weekend

Celebrate Summer in the biggest way this weekend by inviting family and friends to brunch in your back yard.  

Here are some easy ideas!

Easy french toast with a side of fruit.

A fresh fruit individual serving for a healthy choice.

Easy Make Ahead Egg Casserole. Cube bread and place on bottom of 13x9 pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Mix 10 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, chopped cooked bacon, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a bowl, pour into pan on top of bread, cover, refrigerate overnight and bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until the eggs are cooked. Serve!

Make Your Own Bloody Mary is always a fun idea!

Pre cut and slice limes, celery, cherry tomatoes, pickles and place in pretty bowls.  Don't forget the stuffed olives.  My favorite is Blue Cheese!

I love my Bloody Mary in a mason jar with a lot of ice.

Serve up Hot Biscuit in a pretty basket with a linen napkin for nice presentation.  Offer a nice seletion of jellies, jams, butters, cheeses, deli ham and/or turkey.  Yum! My niece served this to us recently at a get together and it was a huge hit with everyone.  

Brinner Burger

Photo credit Sean Cooley

A hot idea in grilling is serving up grilled burgers topped with a fried egg and crispy bacon.  Breakfast and dinner rolled into one...."Brinner".  

In Virginia they are called Gus Burgers. Others call this dish Eggs on Horseback or Humpty Dumpty.  

Whatever name you choose to call it, it will be delicious. I use the following ingredients and grill the burgers on the outdoor or indoor grill.  It's just a matter of convenience to grill indoors when I lack time. 

Applewood smoked bacon (my personal favorite), ground beef, onion salt, sea salt and black pepper for taste, Brioche round buns, melted butter, organic egg, sharp cheddar cheese slices, baby arugula or iceberg lettuce and avocado (if desired).

Crisp cook the bacon in a frying pan. (You can cook the bacon a day in advance to save time and keep in refrigerator until ready to use). 

Season the ground beef patties with salt, pepper and onion salt to taste. Grill until cooked through. Place slice of cheddar on each burger and melt slightly. 

Lightly brush the inside of the buns with melted butter and grill or toast buns.

Pan fry the eggs over medium heat until the whites are set, flip until the eggs are set.

Assembly: bun, iceberg lettuce or arugula, burger, cheddar, bacon, egg, bun and top with sliced tomatoes, onion, or avocado. Serve with a pickle on the side and a choice of hot sauce, cocktail sauce or ketchup.

~ENJOY~

Easy Weekend Pancake Bites

It's the weekend already and whether you are having weekend guests or not, this is a simple and fool-proof way to make pancake bites, allowing you to make an assortment of pancakes using different additions of your choice. The bites are made in muffin tins...how easy is that?

A few of my favorite mix-ins to try include chocolate chips, blueberries, cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage, cinnamon crumbles, or even sprinkles for a special occasion.

Simply prepare your favorite pancake mix and distribute into a lightly sprayed muffin tin. Use an ice cream scoop for even distribution and scoop the prepared pancake mix into each cup halfway, mix in your favorite toppings, bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes. Serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar, and enjoy with some juice or tea (try Republic of Tea, it's an obsession in our house!)

Enjoy your weekend!

LakehouseLyn