Brunch is my favorite meal to host in our home. The recipes are simple and easy to make. Sitting around the table lingering over a steaming hot cup of fresh brewed coffee sets the tone for elongated conversations and connection.
Here is a sample menu and 2 egg casserole recipes one with meat and one vegetarian that are proven crowd pleasers.
Menu
Veggie Egg Dish
Sausage Egg Dish
Cinnamon Rolls ( I always use Rhodes ) – they rise over night and taste homemade
Vanilla Yogurt
Granola
Fresh Fruit
Bacon
Orange Juice
Coffee
Assorted creamers – frothed
Veggie Egg Dish
1 dozen eggs
1/2 c. Fat Free Half and Half
1 1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese ( save 1/2 c. to top)
1 can original Rotel tomatoes
4 sweet small peppers, diced
1 bunch green onions, diced
salsa to top
Whisk the above ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and pour into a well greased 9X13 pan. Top with 1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
Top with your favorite salsa
Sausage Egg Dish
1 pound breakfast link sausage – cooked, drained and chopped into bite size pieces
1/2 c. butter, melted
10 eggs
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
dash of salt and pepper
4 oz. can diced green chiles
1 pound grated Monterey Jack Cheese
1 pint low fat cottage cheese
1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms
In a bowl, whisk eggs lightly. Add flour, baking powder,salt and pepper. Whisk again. Then add melted butter, cottage cheese, mushrooms, and sausage.
Cover with saran wrap and let set in refrigerator over night.
Next morning, Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 300 degrees and bake an additional 35-40 minutes.
Enjoy great food and time with your family and friends!