Countryfarebreakfast Recipes

EASY COUNTRY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Line a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish with frozen hash browns. Top evenly with cooked sausage (or bacon), onion, and green bell pepper.
• In a separate dish, mix together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Pour this over meat and hash browns.
• Top everything evenly with the grated cheddar cheese.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 45 to 60 minutes (or until done and slightly brown).

KICKED-UP COUNTRY BREAKFAST -EMERIL LAGASSE STYLE

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the sausage and cook, stirring to crumble, until browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the butter, and when melted, add the onions, bell peppers, 1 teaspoon of the Essence, the hot sauce, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the potatoes (and additional butter if needed to prevent sticking), and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
• Add the parsley and chicken stock, stir well, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are soft and stock is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• With a spoon, make 4 indentations in the mixture, and break an egg into each.
• Cover and cook until the eggs are set, about 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle the eggs with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Essence and the cheese.
• Serve immediately with hot toast or tortillas.