Friday, May 11, 2012

'Kandied Bacon'

This recipe is a delicious way to cook bacon in the oven.  The brown sugar adds just the right touch of sweetness and the pepper adds just a hint of spiciness to the salty bacon.  WHAT A COMBO!!!
"The Perfect Combination of SALTY and SWEET"


Ready for topping.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and pepper.
Sticky Sweet!


RECIPE:
Your Favorite Bacon
Light Brown Sugar
Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Lay desired amount of bacon onto a cooling rack that has been placed on a cookie sheet (Make sure to spray both the cooling rack and cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.)  I used a cooling rack that fits perfectly into my 15x11 sheet tray.  Sprinkle bacon with desired amount of brown sugar and black pepper.  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until desired crispness. 

Easy Cheesy Fritatta

       
This Frittata bakes up Cheesy and Delicious!  It's a One-dish Wonder that's perfect for Breakfast or any meal of the day! 
Saute vegetables until tender.

Whisk eggs together with milk, salt and pepper.
 

Stir egg mixture into sauteed vegetables.



Mixture will be loose.
 

Cook until eggs are soft set.


Top with shredded cheese.

Bake until golden brown.


Serve with Bacon or your favorite Breakfast Meat for a complete meal.



                                                                                                                                                                                         
RECIPE:
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Saute green onions and cherry tomatoes in 1 Tablespoon of oil until tender. Whisk together eggs with milk, salt and pepper. Stir into sauteed vegetables. Cook until eggs are soft set. Top with cheese and bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until eggs are completely set, cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Slice into wedges and serve with bacon or sausage for a complete meal!

TIP: You can make this frittata with any combination of vegetables that you have on hand. Rather than serving breakfast meat on the side, you can stir diced ham, bacon bits or even chopped sausage into the egg and vegetable mixture, top with cheese and bake all together. 


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Chile Relleno Bake

"Another one of my hubby's inventions.  Muy Delicioso!"

Fresh out of the oven!
Recipe:
2 cans (4 ounces each) of whole green chilies, peppers opened up and seeds removed
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese or your favorite cheese
Salsa

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

Whisk together eggs, milk, chili powder, salt and pepper. 

In an 8x8 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, place half of the green chilies on the bottom of the pan. Top with half of the cheese.  Layer on other half of green chilies and cheese.  Pour egg mixture over the top.  Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until the center of the casserole is set and the edges are golden brown.  Serve casserole topped with salsa if desired.


TIP:  The casserole is set when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.