French Toast Souffle

French Toast Souffle 

1 bakery loaf of butter crusty bread ~ broken into bite sized pieces

8 ounces cream cheese ~ softened

8 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

2/3 cup half and half cream

1 1/4 cups maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

 

Place bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 baking pan.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.  Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Stir in milk, half and half, 1/2 cup of the maple syrup, and vanilla until mixture is smooth.  Pour cream cheese mixture over the bread; cover, and refrigerate overnight. {Or you can refrigerate uncovered for about 5-6 hours}. Remove souffle from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.  Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.  Pour remaining 3/4 cup maple syrup over souffle, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. 

Bacon, Egg and Biscuit Muffins

What a fun change to breakfast or having breakfast for dinner! My kids enjoy these because they are different and easy. You can also eat these plain or dip them in a little syrup.

Bacon, Egg and Biscuit Muffins

2 refrigerated biscuit rolls

5 eggs

4 tablespoons milk

1/3 cup shredded cheese

6-8 slices of bacon ~ cooked

salt and pepper to taste

Cook bacon, crumble and set aside. Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper together. Roll out 1 biscuit at a time until it is slightly bigger than the size of individual muffin tin. Grease muffin tins with cooking spray. Push one biscuit into each cup being sure to it all the way down and against sides. Leave the ridge hanging over edge. sprinkle a little cheese in bottom and then pour a LITTLE egg mixture into biscuit. They will/SHOULD look empty. *Don't pour too much egg in, or it will spill over edges while cooking.* Sprinkle bacon crumbs on top of egg. Repeat steps to all biscuits. 

Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes

Ham & Cheese Crescent Rolls

This is one recipe that you will definitely get your hands a little dirty. Totally worth it though. They also take a little longer to prepare then most recipes on here, but don't let that scare you away. Give them a try and you will enjoy them!

Ham & Cheese Crescent Rolls

3 cans Crescent Rolls

Deli Honey Ham

Swiss Cheese slices

Unroll crescent rolls, 1 tube at a time as you use them. Divide the rolls in half leaving two triangles together, making a rectangle. Lightly flour them or counter top and a rolling pin. Flatten rectangles out some. Place on a greased cookie sheet and top each with slice of cheese, then couple pieces of ham and then another slice of cheese. Once filled, roll or fold rectangles up. Bake according to package. Continue till all crescent rolls are filled.

Baked French Toast

This is one thing that all kids will love. My kids think it super yummy. They think it is pretty fun to eat it for dinner but also have it for breakfast as well. You can either eat it plain, with a little syrup or with a powdered sugar glaze drizzled on top. All options taste great!

Baked French Toast

1 loaf sourdough bread

8 eggs

2 cups milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons vanilla

Cinnamon Strusel Topping

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup brown sugar ~ packed

1 teaspoon cinnamon {I always add just a little more}

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 stick butter ~ cold and cut into pieces

Grease a 9x13 baking dish and tare bread into bite sized chunks. place bread chunks evenly in greased pan. Mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread chunks. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. 

In medium mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt together. Mix till well blended. Cut in butter with fork or pastry blender and blend till well crumbly. Cover and refrigerate as well. When ready to bake, sprinkle strusel topping evenly over top of bread chunks. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour to1 hour 15 minutes.

Cheese & Herb Drop Biscuits

These biscuits seriously taste a little like Red Lobster Biscuits.  But they are better! My family makes these disappear when I make these. They are even good reheated the next day. {of course if there are any left.}Sorry for the picture. It is from my phone.

Cheese & Herb Drop Biscuits

Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons butter, cold
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/4-2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese {depends on how much cheese you want}

Buttery Topping:
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of salt
 

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until coarse crumbs are formed. Lightly mix grated cheese in. Mix in buttermilk just until moist. DO NOT OVER MIX {dry spots here and there are ok}. Drop the biscuits onto a greased or lined baking sheet.  Bake at 425 degrees for 12-14 minutes, until browned and golden. While biscuits are baking, in a small bowl combine butter, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Right when the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the butter/herb mixture over the biscuits evenly

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Although the name of this recipe has "cake" in it, you can totally enjoy a piece for breakfast. It is gooey, full of flavor and heavenly just like cinnamon rolls.  I had the pleasure of making this for a luncheon for a friends baby blessing.  It was gone in seconds.  Luckily, I had reserved 3 pieces before setting the plate out.  But those pieces reserved didn't last long, once my hubby and kids got to them. So, word of advice when making this ..... Be the first to get your slice!

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cake:
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp.salt
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter ~ melted

Topping:
1 c. butter ~softened
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 degrees for 28-32 minutes.

Glaze:
2 c. powdered sugar
5 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla


While cake is still warm, drizzle glaze over the top. Getting every inch of the cake covered. 

{Even the sides!}

Moms Banana Bread

This recipe is one that I grew up with.  I always loved my moms Banana Bread.  So good that it never lasted long with all of us kids. Trust me, It never disappoints. This batch I made plain.  We rotate plain and goodies.  So then everyone gets their "favorite" of the recipe. 

Moms Banana Bread

1/3 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 3/4 cup flour ~ sifted

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup mashed bananas

1/2 cup walnuts ~ optional

1/2 cup chocolate chips ~ optional

Cream shortening and sugar together.  Add in eggs and beat till well mixed.  Sift dry ingredients into cream mixture, Alternating dry ingredients and mashed bananas.  Put into well greased bread pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Let cool in pans for 2 minutes and then flips pan over on cooling rack and let bread fall on its own.

French Bread Pizza

This is such a fast way to make pizza.  It always works out great with a crowd.  We made these when my sister and her family were in town.  It was quick, simple and yummy!  If making it for just your family, one French Bread Loaf works out great {at least for us, a family of 5}.  You can even make some yummy BBQ Chicken pizzas. Just switch it up and use BBQ sauce, and any seasonings that you want.

French Bread Pizza

1 French Bread Loaf

1 Jar Pizza Sauce

Cheese 

Any desired toppings

Cut French Bread in half, length ways.  Spread as much sauce as you want on each half of loaf.  Then top with desired toppings and cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  

{Of course if you want to french bread more crispy, cook it a little longer.}

Topping Ideas:

Pepperoni

Sausage

Ham

Pineapple

Olives

Saute' Onions/Peppers

Chicken

Zucchini Bread

This is one of the best zucchini bread recipes that I have had.  It is moist and just has some great flavors to it.  My kids love this bread. We tend to just make them plain, but you can also put nuts and/or chocolate chips in.

Zucchini Bread 

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

2 1/4 cups white sugar

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups grated zucchini

1 cup chopped walnuts {Optional}

 Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl. 

In separate bowl, beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini {and nuts} until well combined. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured bread pans. Bake 325 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.

Pita Pizzas

This are always a hit with kids.  They have so much fun "creating" their own.  My kids can eat a whole one them selves.  It is just like having your own little personal pan pizza. I have a few friends who this is one of the top meals in their house.  Everyone just loves it!

Pita Pizza

6 Pita Breads

6 Tbsp Marinara or Pizza Sauce

2 Tbsp chopped Parsley or 3/4 tsp Dried Parsley

1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

2 Bell Peppers

1 cup sliced Mushrooms

1/2 cup sliced Black Olives

3/4 cup sliced Pepperoni

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

{Use any pizza toppings that you like}

 

Heat over to 450 degrees. Place pitas on a backing sheet. Spread each Pita with 1 tbsp sauce. In a small bowl, combine parsley & parmesan cheese. Divide Parmesan mixture evenly between pitas. Place the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives & pepperoni evenly on top of each pita. Sprinkle with Cheddar & Mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Ham & Cheese Sliders

These are so simple. You can make as many {or little} as you want and the sauce on them is so good.  Not only is it yummy on these sliders, but it is delish on other meat sandwiches.

Ham & Cheese Sliders

24 good white dinner rolls

24 pieces good honey ham
24 small slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup miracle whip

Poppy seed sauce:

1 T poppyseeds
1 1/2 T yellow mustard
1 stick butter, melted
1 T minced onion
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and miracle whip. Spread onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss inside of each roll. Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.

In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. Let sit 10 minutes or until butter sets slightly. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for 2 additional minutes. Serve warm.

Delicious White Bread

I love making bread.  I got this recipe from a friend and thought I would give it a try.  It is great having 2 yummy bread recipes!

Delicious White Bread

1 1/2 cup milk ~ scalded

1/3 cup shortening

2 tablespoons salt

1 1/2 cup cold water

1 1/2 cup warm water

2 tablespoons active dry yeast

5 tablespoons sugar

12 cups flour

Scald milk {in saucepan, on low heat, till milk leaves a film around edges of pan} and add salt and shortening.  Stirring until shortening is melted and salt is fully dissolved. Add cold water.Dissolve yeast in a small bowl with warm water and sugar.  Let rise 5-10 minutes.  Measure flour in a large bowl.  Make a hole in center of flour.  Add yeast mixture and milk mixture.  Mix well.  Knead for 10 minutes, adding a little more flour if necessary. 

Cover and let rise in warm place until dough is doubled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  Divide into loaf parts and knead each about 2 minutes on a floured surface.  Form into loaves, place in greased bread pans and pork each loaf with a 3 3 times to avoid air bubbles.  Let rise until doubled in size.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. 

Yields: 4-5 large loaves.

Pull Apart Bread

This is Heaven. Seriously. We have this every Christmas morning to "snack" on while Egg Cake is baking.  It is just tradition and it is wonderful.  We make it through out the year as well.  It is such a treat to have for breakfast, or a piece during the day or as a after dinner treat. Whatever you want it to be.

Pull Apart Bread

30-32 frozen rolls

1 package butterscotch pudding ~ not instant

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 cup chopped nuts

In a well greased bundt pan, make 2 layers of the ingredients. {Going in order listed}.  Cover pan with wax paper, sprayed with cooking pray to keep from sticking, and let sit over night. About 4-6 hours.  

Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Turn bundt pan out on cookie sheet.

Breakfast Crescent Roll Ups

This is one recipe that  I am always asked for. it may seem a little weird, but it is very delish! Kids enjoy it and us grown ups do as well.  I have never met a person that doesn't like breakfast for dinner sometimes.  Plus, with the recipe, you can make it for dinner or even for a weekend breakfast one morning. Versatile.

Breakfast Crescent Roll Ups

2 can crescent rolls
8 large eggs ~ scrambled

salt and pepper ~ to taste

8-10 slices bacon ~ cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray {this way easier clean up!}

In a skillet, add eggs, salt and pepper. Scramble until just done. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Open cans of crescent rolls and roll out dough into a large rectangle {with the long side facing you} and press all of the seams together. Once eggs are cooled, layer evenly over the cresent roll dough. Then sprinkle crumbled bacon and cheese evenly over the scrambled eggs. Carefully roll dough up {like you would cinnamon rolls}.  Place seam side down on the baking sheet.

Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, or until crescent rolls are golden brown.  Let cool for a couple mins and then cut into desired sized portions. 

Other stuffing options:

Sausage

Red or Green Saute' Peppers

Saute' Onion

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Bites

These are especially fun for the kids.  They can either eat with them with their fingers and dip them or eat them with a fork.  My hubby and I like them, but they are made more the entertainment of the kids.  Worth trying and keeping in the recipe box.

Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Bites

3 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 large eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

small pinch of salt

1 loaf french bread ~ cut into 1-inch cubes

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon {or shake around in large zip lock bag} In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, milk, vanilla, and salt until blended.  Place the bread cubes in the egg mixture and using a large spoon, toss until the cubes are evenly coated. In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.  Add half the coated bread cubes and cook, turning often, until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.  Transfer the cubes to the bowl {or zip lock bag} holding the cinnamon sugar and toss to coat.  Repeat with the remaining bread cubes and 1 tablespoon butter.

You can serve these with syrup, powdered sugar or leave plain. 

Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Crescents

If ya are not in the mood for chocolate, but are still wanting something sweet.  These are the ticket! I got this in a recipe exchange, never made them, then came across them on pinterest.  So I decided to give them a try.  The recipes were different, so I just picked the one I got through the exchange. They are very rich {to me}, but will satisfy that sweet tooth. {also known as Sopapilla Cheesecake}

Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Crescents

2 cans crescent rolls

2 {8oz} packages cream cheese ~ softened

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup butter ~ melted

Cinnamon and Sugar ~ to taste

Unroll and spread 1 can crescent roll on bottom of ungreased pan. Cream together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Unroll and spread the last can crescent rolls over mixture. Spread melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Pumpkin Bread

Anyone that grew up with my husband or knows his family ... knows this pumpkin bread.  It is the best one around.  I love love love this recipe.  We have made mini loaves and given them out as neighbor gifts during holidays and everyone raves about how great it is.  I keep all these ingredients on hand, because at any given minute, there will be a want for this bread.  This recipe make 2 large loaves or 6 small loaves. It is also very delightful frozen.

Pumpkin Bread

3 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

2 cups pumpkin

2/3 cup water

Mix together well.  Then sift together and blend into pumpkin mixture ... 

3 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

Then stir in:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

Grease loaf pans.  Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center come out clean.  Cool for 10 minutes and then turn pans upside down on cooling rack to release bread.  Let sit till bread drops by itself. 

Homemade Pizza Roll Ups

These are seriously killer.  They always make a big hit with everyone.  Fun for just the family or make a double batch and have plenty for a little party. {Football game, Birthday, Girls night, Gathering with friends, etc}  These only take about 10 minutes to put together.  Plus, the kids always like helping with them. We always make them the same, but I have friends who have added things to them.  "Experiment" and have fun with them!

Homemade Pizza Roll Ups

2 cans refrigerated pizza crust

garlic salt

italian seasoning

1 cup sliced and chopped pepperoni

1 cup shredded cheese ~ of choice

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

sauce of choice for dipping

Dust a large cutting board or section of counter with flour.  Roll out pizza crust.  Season with garlic salt and italian seasoning to liking.  Top with cheese and meat.  Starting with a short end, roll crust into a tight log.  Slice into about 1" sections.  Place on a a lightly greases baking sheet.  

Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  Dip in sauce of choice. 

Additional Stuffing ideas:

Olives

Chopped Peppers

Ground Sausage ~ Cooked

Chopped Jalapenos

Navajo Tacos

 With all the fairs that are going on and everything.  They have been on my mind.  They smell amazing and look fantastic.  Wanting to make these, I could find my original recipe, so I searched on line and talked to a couple friends.  Here are the ideas of what friends suggested .... Chunks of Frozen Bread Loaves or Flatted Refrigerated Biscuits.  Then one gave an actual recipe for fry bread, but I didn't have time {nor Patience} to wait {dough needs to be chilled for 24 hours ....}  So, I took to the frozen bread loaves and about 3 different recipes and combined them all.  BUT I didn't have loaves, I had frozen rolls .... less dough to thaw! 

Navajo Tacos

1 pound ground beef

1/2 of a small onion ~ chopped

1 can chili beans

1/4 teaspoon oregano

fresh ground pepper ~ to taste

a pinch of red pepper flakes

1-3 Frozen rolls per person {depends on how big you want fry bed}

Oil 

In large skillet cook beef and onions till no meat longer pink and onions are tender, drain drippings.  Add in oregano and can of chili beans, heat through.  Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. 

In a sepatate pan, add enough oil to cover bottom of pan {enough to fry}.  Smoosh rolls together or flatten rolls out to desired size and fry in oil till cooked, golden brown.  Top cooked fry bread with beef mixture and other desired toppings. 

Topping ideas: 

Cheese

Lettuce

Green Onions

Chopped Tomato

Salsa

Sour Cream 

Olives

Jalapenos Slices

Quick & Easy Homemade Donuts

I got this idea from a friend.  Seriously best idea ever!  I knew that once I read the "recipe" my kids would love it. And they did!  My nephew and my niece also had a blast doing it. It is so great to have kids in the kitchen.  Makes the more amazing memories. Thanks Camille for the awesome idea!  Now, Pick your favorite toppings and get to work.

{Sorry this picture isn't good.  it is from my phone}

Quick & Easy Homemade Donuts

1 roll refrigerated biscuits
{If wanting more than 8, use more rolls}

oil ~ enough to cover pan bottom and fry biscuits

small circle cookie cutter

desired toppings

Flatten biscuits a little and cut centers out with cutter.  Put in a frying pan with some oil and cook till dough is golden.  Remove from oil and add sugar or cinnamon sugar toppings. Let donuts cool completely if doing frosted sprinkles.  Throw the donut holes in and make some little donut bites.

{If you want to get daring ... Don't cut the center out and fry the whole biscuit.  Then when cooled insert a bismark piping tip in center and fill with pudding or pie filling!}

Toppings we use

Frosting with sprinkles

Powdered Sugar

Cinnamon & Sugar

Frosting with Caramelized Nuts