Showing posts with label bacon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bacon. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Breakfast Hash Browns, Bacon, and Egg Bake

I have a collection of those little Pillsbury recipe books you see at the checkout stand in the grocery store, and let me tell you, there are some great recipes in them. My latest recipe was taken from the Pillsbury recipe book, "Crescents, Biscuits, & More," and it wasn't half bad.
With the exception of substituting Pillsbury pizza dough for the crescent rolls (YUMMY!) I made the recipe according to the instructions, and I think with a few minor tweaks, it could be a 4 smile recipe.
First of all, I would suggest cooking the potatoes in a little olive oil with salt and pepper before adding them to the casserole dish. I know this will add to the amount of time it takes to cook the recipe, but I think it will help the texture of the potatoes. I don't like mushy, flavorless potatoes, so I think browning them will help them keep their shape, while releasing the flavor of the peppers and onions at the same time.
I also plan to add sausage, and jalapenos to the recipe next time. The casserole was a little on the bland side for me, so I'm going to try and spice it up a bit.
The recipe calls for 6 eggs, but next time I will use egg substitute to cut down on some of the fat and cholesterol.
My favorite thing about breakfast casserole recipes is that you can easily make them your own by adding the ingredients your family likes. I am going to make this recipe again next week, with the changes I mentioned, and I'll let you know how it turns out.

Breakfast Hash Browns, Bacon, and Egg Bake-
Rating - 3 Smiles
http://www.ddhfavors.com/store/FCrecipe.asp?r=6&categoryID=Meats&Category_Name=Meats

Monday, August 11, 2008

Burrito BLT Sandwiches

If you like BLT sandwiches, you will like this twist on the classic recipe.
I used this recipe for lunch today, and my family loved it. Hannah, who hates tomatoes, even ate it, without complaining. Since the tomatoes are diced, and mixed in with the mayonnaise, lettuce, cheese, and bacon, she didn't even notice them.
There really isn't a lot to say about the recipe, since it was incredibly simple to make. If you are in a pinch and need a quick, easy meal, that is still filling, give this one a try.
Burrito BLT Sandwiches-
Rating - 4 Smiles
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/burrito-blt-sandwiches