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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 08:34:45 AM
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Hi girls!
I host our family Christmas breakfast each year. I usually serve the same dishes(because everyone loves them!). This year, I would like to add a new main dish to the celebration. Any suggestions? I make Christmas Morning Wife Saver every year. It's like a cheese/egg Strata with back bacon.
Thanks so much for your help. I'm hoping to make this Christmas breakfast special for my new son-in-law, and the rest of the family too.
Joyce |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 08:54:13 AM
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I'll be making something like this three-cheese frittata with Andrew's fabulous potato cakes on the side...we may or may not have bacon. Haven't made up our minds yet. There will be plenty of good coffee and fresh fruit too.
I try to keep it easy, so that we can enjoy the morning with out feeling frazzled.
I'm probably not much help, but...You can always have a spiral-cut ham, soooo good and easy!
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/three-cheese-frittata-recipe.html#
Three-Cheese Frittata
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 large eggs, beaten well
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
1/3 cup fresh ricotta cheese, well drained and crumbled, or formed into 4 pieces and patted down slightly
1 ounce fontina Val d‘Aosta cheese, cut into 4 slices
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. In a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat with the garlic; once the garlic begins to turn light brown, remove and discard. Pour in the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Layer the cheeses on top, then place under the broiler until the edges are light brown and the cheeses have melted, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately, cut into wedges.
Serves 4.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 09:06:43 AM
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Thank you, Annika! This recipe sounds SO yummy!
I serve fruit, pastries and cakes as well as hot dishes. We always have sparkling apple juice, orange juice and Christmas tea. Sometimes I make hot mulled apple cider in the Crockpot as well(Dh's favorite).
Thanks for sharing,
Joyce |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 10:13:07 AM
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I always make homemade biscuts with sausage gravy. Everyone loves it and it's fairly easy, only uses one pan to make as well ( there will be plenty of dishes to wash that day ). Fresh fruit, juice ,coffee and then I put out my goodies and candies to snack on. Not very exciting I know but, it is another idea.
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 10:27:06 AM
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We do a breakfast strada with fresh eggs and homemade sausage. It's one of our favorites and I love it because by the time we're done opening presents...we can all sit down to a yummy breakfast. I know...isn't much help to you since that's what you already do :) But why change something that works?
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twink
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Deb
Rapid City
SD
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 10:28:56 AM
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My family enjoys fried ham slices, a big platter of scrambled eggs made with fresh cream (or even that recipe, which I don't have in front of me, with the cream of chicken soup, but that's more work because I make my own "cream of anything" soup!) and a bowl of apples and onions (fried), or stewed apples with craisins.
YUM!
-Deb
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twink
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Deb
Rapid City
SD
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 10:34:15 AM
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And there's always breakfast pizza:
1 to 1 1/2 pounds sausage (or favorite meat)
1 to 1 1/2 cup pizza sauce
12 slices bread
12 slices cheese of choice
3 cups milk
1 tsp salt
5 eggs
Prepare meat (depending on what you're using), and mix together with pizza sauce. Preheat over to 350. In a 9 x 13 pan, top 6 slices of bread with 6 slices of cheese and then add the meat mixture. Layer with the rest of the cheese and remaining bread slices.
Beat together the milk, salt (and other spices if you like) and eggs; pour over bread. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until done and golden brown. Do not overbake or it will be exceedingly dry. I sometimes cover the pan about 3/4's of the way through the baking time.
-Deb
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 10:47:32 AM
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Mexican Grits on the grits box. YUMMMMM
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1867 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1867 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 8:23:51 PM
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I make crossiants with little smokies rolled into them, fresh fruit, homebaked coffeecake with pecans,juice and coffee. I like my hot tea.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 9:55:53 PM
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Not a main dish, but Sour Cream Twists are a must and mimosa. My family insists on Sour Cream Twists every Christmas morning.
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2009 : 12:20:14 PM
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Thanks, girls! What great suggestions!
I love to hear how everyone celebrates their Christmas breakfasts. Tradition is a wonderful thing.
Joyce |
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Painted Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Stacey
Moscow
Idaho
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2009 : 3:23:13 PM
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I always do a Sausage Gravy Cheesy Hashbrown casserole and French Toast casserole served with fresh fruit and juice! This year I am going to surprise everyone with a Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast bake! All make ahead dishes ready to pop in the oven in the morning with no fuss! I love food! ~Stacey
Painted Farmgirl #666
Your body is a temple, but how long can you live in the same house before you redecorate?
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kmc
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
kai
iowa
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2009 : 8:37:34 PM
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| Stacey sounds fabulous!!!! Would you share your recipes Sausage gravy hashbrown casserole and blueberry cream cheese french toast bake? Breakfast is not my forte!!! |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2009 : 8:47:17 PM
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I found a great recipe for blueberry egg casserole you can make the night before. If you want it let me know.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 04:25:25 AM
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I too make an egg strata, that you make ahead of time. I have a french toast recipe also. I do have a recipe for making the night before, cinnamom rolls.
Michele |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4826 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 3:30:51 PM
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Hey Michele, could you share your cinnamon roll recipe with us?
Thanks,
Dawn in IL |
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LisaH
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Lisa
Granger
IN
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 10:35:15 AM
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Hi Joyce!
You've already received many wonderful suggestions and recipes. Christmas breakfast has been a family tradition for us going back to when my dad was little. By the time we finish breakfast we don't want to eat the rest of the day!  We usually make an egg casserole that has sliced ham, cheese, and veggies. We also have apple sausage, cinnamon rolls, sausage and gravy with biscuits and pancakes with homemade blueberry syrup. Don't you hate to get full around the holidays? After seeing all of the yummy suggestions we just might have to mix it up a bit this year.
Lisa
An Indiana Suburban Farmgirl |
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Painted Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Stacey
Moscow
Idaho
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 12:34:30 PM
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Here are those recipes as requested: (I love recipes!)
Sausage and Potato Breakfast Casserole
1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1 1-pound package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes *
3 to 4 green onions, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, breaking into small pieces with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, then milk. Cook until mixture thickens and comes to boil, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Arrange potatoes in prepared dish. Top with 1/3 of green onions, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 of green onions, sausage mixture and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake casserole until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.
*I use hashbrowns o'brien for added flavor! I also use cubed hashbrowns other than shredded, I just like the different shape!
Blueberry Breakfast Bake
8 slices white bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (8oz.) cream cheese, chilled cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup blueberries
8 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
Blueberry syrup
Grease 11x17x1 1/2 inch baking dish. Spread half bread pieces out. Top with the cream cheese and sprinkle blueberries over evenly. Spread remaining bread over blueberries.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs with milk and pour over bread.
Bake 350 degrees, covered for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for 30 minutes longer.
Serve with Blueberry syrup.
~Stacey
Painted Farmgirl #666
Your body is a temple, but how long can you live in the same house before you redecorate?
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4826 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 4:22:30 PM
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Stacey, thanks for the recipes! The blueberry one looks heavenly to me!
Dawn in IL |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 5:30:32 PM
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OK girls, I'm drooling on the keyboard and I put on 10# just reading this! =O
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
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kmc
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
kai
iowa
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 9:23:39 PM
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| Stacey thanks for the recipes I cant wait to try them. Thank you for sharing!!!! |
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breadmaker
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
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Posted - Nov 19 2009 : 3:27:06 PM
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I would like to make herb bread bowls using sour dough and inverted bowls. any help, recipe or advice would be appreciated.
auxygndo |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4826 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2009 : 7:04:30 PM
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Stacey, just wanted to let you know I made the "Blueberry Breakfast Bake" for Thanksgiving morning & it was delicious! Thanks again for the recipe. It was such a big hit that I'm going to make it for Christmas morning.
Dawn in IL |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13859 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13859 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2009 : 07:23:43 AM
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Twelfth Night Scones . . . wonderful!!! Have white baking chips, orange peel, recipe calls for dried cranberries, but I use dried dark sweet cherries because they grow in the front yard.
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Painted Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Stacey
Moscow
Idaho
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2009 : 12:05:45 PM
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Dawn in IL (ddmashayekhi), I made The Blueberry Bake for Thanksgiving Breakfast too! I wanted to make it for my mom because we are going to the DILs for Christmas and I wanted my mom to get some of that delish dish! It turned out great!
I should note thought that you really do need to cut the cream cheese into small pieces otherwise you have large pieces in your breakfast, which some may like, but I think that an even distribution would work better with smaller pieces!
Glad that you loved it just as much as we did! Christmas here I come! ~Stacey
Painted Farmgirl #666
Your body is a temple, but how long can you live in the same house before you redecorate?
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