I'm always on the lookout for something I can make for my husband, son, and daughters for breakfast that's quick for me, and they'll like and actually e-a-t! I began making this last Christmastime, and it's something I am asked to make about once a week. (apologies to those of you who oppose bacon! ♥)
1 package (12) frozen hash brown patties, thawed
1 pound bacon, or 1/2 pound bacon and some breakfast sausage, cooked and broken into pieces
1 small-ish chopped onion (add mushrooms, too, if you like)
1. tsp. fresh cracked pepper
10 eggs
1-1/2 C. milk or half and half (I use whole milk in this, and in baking breads)
1 C. cheddar cheese, shredded
lightly grease 9x12 baking dish with olive oil
sauté onion till translucent (add mushrooms toward the end)
lay potatoes in bottom of pan
top with bacon and sausage
in large bowl, beat eggs and milk really well, add 1/2 of the cheese and the pepper
pour over potatoes and meat(s)
sprinkle remaining cheese over top
bake @ 400 degrees for about an hour
serve with fresh fruit
The original recipe says to put the dish in the frig overnight, or for at least an hour, but my hubby prefers the potatoes crisp, so I wait maybe 15 minutes or so. But, if your family doesn't mind, it's an awesome way to make up breakfast the night before, especially if you're pressed for time in the mornings. I do cook the bacon ahead of time, and I use all natural pre-cooked sausage, so I only have to thaw it and cut it up. I sometimes make and bake the whole thing in the evenings, and then my family can "nuke" a plate of it in the morning. (yeah...I have this thing where I try to avoid microwave use as much as possible, but that's just me.)
This is something I would make for dinner, too, as we enjoy "breakfast for dinner" nights.
What I like about this is that you can pretty much adapt it to your own preferences. I add worcestershire sauce, tobasco, red pepper flakes at times. You can put in whatever veggies you like. You can use skim milk, or rice or nut milk, which I do if my married daughter (who is dairy/gluten free) is home. (also have to omit the cheese then) You can skip the bacon and sausage altogether, or use/add ham, chicken....only limited by what you like and your imagination.
I'd never made strata before...can you imagine? lol But they're pretty terrific. We've made them with bread and fruits, too. (tastes like blueberry french toast!)
My kiddos would love it if I made this in addition to the scratch crescent rolls with orange icing they love. Maybe one day...
Happy eating.
ellie
1 package (12) frozen hash brown patties, thawed
1 pound bacon, or 1/2 pound bacon and some breakfast sausage, cooked and broken into pieces
1 small-ish chopped onion (add mushrooms, too, if you like)
1. tsp. fresh cracked pepper
10 eggs
1-1/2 C. milk or half and half (I use whole milk in this, and in baking breads)
1 C. cheddar cheese, shredded
lightly grease 9x12 baking dish with olive oil
sauté onion till translucent (add mushrooms toward the end)
lay potatoes in bottom of pan
top with bacon and sausage
in large bowl, beat eggs and milk really well, add 1/2 of the cheese and the pepper
pour over potatoes and meat(s)
sprinkle remaining cheese over top
bake @ 400 degrees for about an hour
serve with fresh fruit
The original recipe says to put the dish in the frig overnight, or for at least an hour, but my hubby prefers the potatoes crisp, so I wait maybe 15 minutes or so. But, if your family doesn't mind, it's an awesome way to make up breakfast the night before, especially if you're pressed for time in the mornings. I do cook the bacon ahead of time, and I use all natural pre-cooked sausage, so I only have to thaw it and cut it up. I sometimes make and bake the whole thing in the evenings, and then my family can "nuke" a plate of it in the morning. (yeah...I have this thing where I try to avoid microwave use as much as possible, but that's just me.)
This is something I would make for dinner, too, as we enjoy "breakfast for dinner" nights.
What I like about this is that you can pretty much adapt it to your own preferences. I add worcestershire sauce, tobasco, red pepper flakes at times. You can put in whatever veggies you like. You can use skim milk, or rice or nut milk, which I do if my married daughter (who is dairy/gluten free) is home. (also have to omit the cheese then) You can skip the bacon and sausage altogether, or use/add ham, chicken....only limited by what you like and your imagination.
I'd never made strata before...can you imagine? lol But they're pretty terrific. We've made them with bread and fruits, too. (tastes like blueberry french toast!)
My kiddos would love it if I made this in addition to the scratch crescent rolls with orange icing they love. Maybe one day...
Happy eating.
ellie