Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

We all love breakfast but maybe it is getting a little boring. Try these unique breakfast recipes to spice up your mornings.

Apricot Casserole

August 3, 2012
Apricot Casserole

Apricot Casserole 2 (16 ounce) cans apricot halves, drained 1 box light brown sugar 1 to 2 stacks buttery-flavored round crackers, crushed 1/2 to 1 cup (1 to 2 sticks) butter or margarine In a large casserole dish, put down half the apricot halves. Sprinkle brown sugar over the apricots until they are covered (this [...]

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Date Nut Muffins

July 5, 2012
Date Nut Muffins

Date Nut Muffins 2 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 tablespoons flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup chopped dates Stir (do not beat) eggs, sugar and vanilla extract. Mix flour, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Add pecans and dates to [...]

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Baked Orange French Toast

July 3, 2012
Baked Orange French Toast

1 large orange 6 eggs 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom Butter or margarine 12 white bread slices, cut in half 1 (10 ounce) jar orange marmalade 1 cup confectioners sugar Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Into pie plate or shallow baking dish, grate orange to make 1 tablespoon grated peel. Into measuring cup, squeeze juice [...]

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Baked German Pancake

July 3, 2012
Baked German Pancake

1 large egg, separated 1/2 cup skim milk 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons stick margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring 3 egg whites 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. [...]

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Baked French Toast with Pineapple Cheese Topping

July 3, 2012
Baked French Toast with Pineapple Cheese Topping

Pineapple Cheese Topping 1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Toast 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup orange juice 3/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 (16 ounce) loaf Texas toast Place all topping ingredients in blender or processor and pulse until only [...]

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Baked Cherry Oatmeal

July 3, 2012
Baked Cherry Oatmeal

2 cups old-fashioned oats 4 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 large apple, unpeeled and grated Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart casserole or baking pan with cooking spray. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to baking dish. [...]

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Baked Butter Pecan French Toast

July 3, 2012
Baked Butter Pecan French Toast

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 (16 ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 cups (8 ounces) finely chopped ham 6 eggs, beaten 1 2/3 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice* Maple [...]

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Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

July 3, 2012
Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Pizza 1 (9-inch) single-crust pastry 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded 4 eggs 12 ounces sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Roll pastry to fit into a 12-inch pizza pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes. Sprinkle bacon and cheese evenly over crust. [...]

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Awesome Layered Grits

July 3, 2012
Awesome Layered Grits

1 cup uncooked grits (may use quick- cooking grits prepared according to package directions) 1 teaspoon salt 1 (6 ounce) roll garlic cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup milk 2 or 3 tomatoes, sliced 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia preferred), shredded 2 cups [...]

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Atlanta Waffles

July 3, 2012
Atlanta Waffles

1 1/2 cups sifted flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 egg yolks, well beaten 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 egg whites, beaten stiff Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in milk gradually. Stir in egg yolks and butter. Gently fold in egg whites. Preheat waffle maker. [...]

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Apricot Cream Cheese French Toast

July 3, 2012
Apricot Cream Cheese French Toast

1 loaf French bread, cut into 8 very thick slices 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup pecans Confectioners’ sugar 1 cup whipping cream 4 eggs 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Apricot Sauce 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves 1/2 cup orange juice Make a pocket in bread slices by slicing again, but not [...]

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Avocado Egg Scramble

July 3, 2012
Avocado Egg Scramble

1 avocado Salt 8 eggs 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter Cut avocado lengthwise into halves, remove seed and skin. Dice avocado and sprinkle lightly with salt. Beat eggs with sour cream, seasoned salt and pepper. Melt butter in skillet, tipping to coat all sides. Add [...]

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Avocado Bacon Swiss Cheese Omelet

July 3, 2012
Avocado Bacon Swiss Cheese Omelet Recipe

3 eggs 3 tablespoons half-and-half Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons diced ripe avocado 1 ounce Swiss cheese, grated 1 slice crisp bacon Combine first 4 ingredients and beat well. Pour into well-oiled omelet pan and cook over medium heat until puffy. Add avocado, cheese, and crumbled bacon. Serve either open-faced or folded over. [...]

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Apple Skillet Cake

July 3, 2012
Apple Skillet Cake Recipe

3 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups thinly sliced tart green apples 1/4 cup unsalted butter Maple syrup, if desired In a large bowl whisk together eggs, flour, and sugar, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the [...]

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Apple Flap JaApple Flap Jackscks

July 3, 2012
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      Apple Flapjacks 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup milk 1 egg 2 teaspoons butter, melted 1 apple, grated Sift together dry ingredients. Stir in milk, egg and butter; mix until well combined. Stir in apple. Drop by tablespoons onto hot, well-greased [...]

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Apple Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast

July 3, 2012
Apple Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast

Apple Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast 1 loaf French bread or Texas toast, sliced 1 1/2-inch thick, crusts removed 3 to 5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 3 1/2 cups milk 10 eggs 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup sugar combined with 2 tablespoons cinnamon and 1 teaspoon nutmeg Coat a 9 [...]

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Almond Apricot Coffee Cake

July 2, 2012
Almond Apricot Coffee Cake

1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 8 ounces (1 cup) sour cream 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided 1 (10 to 12 ounce) jar apricot preserves In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, [...]

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Alligators Coffee Cakes

July 2, 2012
Alligators Coffee Cakes

Dough 1/2 package dry yeast 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110 degrees F) , divided 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Butter 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 60 pecan halves Alligator Filling 1 cup sugar 1 (7 ounce) package almond paste 3/4 cup butter 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon all-purpose [...]

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Alaska Sourdough Pancakes

July 2, 2012
Alaska Sourdough Pancakes

These are very delicious! 1 package dry yeast 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups warm water 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons melted margarine Using a glass mixing bowl and a wooden spoon only, mix yeast, flour and warm water; beat well. Let stand in warm place overnight or for [...]

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Basic Apple Crisp

July 1, 2012
Basic Apple Crisp

8 baking apples 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup water Wash, pare, quarter and core apples. Cut each quarter lengthwise into 3 or 4 slices. Put sliced apples in the bottom of a buttered baking dish. Add water. Combine sugar, cinnamon and flour and rub butter [...]

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