Upside Down Breakfast Stacks Recipes

UPSIDE-DOWN RHUBARB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Heat 4 tablespoons of the butter and 3/4 cup of the brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Cut the rhubarb in half horizontally (like splitting a bagel in half) end to end, with the flat side down. Keep the top and bottom stacked and cut the stalks on the bias about 2 inches long (you should have about 45 stacks or 90 pieces). Arrange the individual pieces in a chevron pattern in the pan, first putting the tops in a row at a 45-degree angle and then the matching bottoms in the opposite direction in the next row (the pairs should form a neat "V"). Gently press the pieces into the brown sugar mixture to glue them down; set the pan aside.
• Mix the flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl. Melt the remaining 8 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan, then pour into a large bowl. Add the eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla and lemon zest and whisk to combine. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture until well combined. Pour on top of the rhubarb in the pan and spread gently with an offset spatula to make even. Lightly tap the pan on the counter three times to remove any air pockets.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean and the bread is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes (the rhubarb is too hot to invert the pan right away). Invert the bread onto a serving platter. Let cool completely before servings, about 1 hour.

BREAKFAST UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, red bell pepper, garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender. Cover the pan with a lid for faster cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat, or cook in the microwave, until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside. Sprinkle the cheese in the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle bacon crumbles evenly over the cheese. Scoop the potato mixture into the pan so it is evenly distributed. Whisk together eggs and milk with a fork, and season with a little salt and pepper. Pour evenly over the food in the pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the egg is set. Remove from the oven and run a knife around the outer edge. Flip onto a serving plate, and remove the parchment paper. Serve and enjoy.

UPSIDE DOWN BREAKFAST STACKS

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 375°F If using glass custard cups, reduce heat to 350°F.
• Coat 6 muffin cups, or glass custard cups generously with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine eggs, salt and pepper, and optional cheese of your choice!
• Divide evenly between prepared muffin cups.
• Top with sausage patty.
• Whisk pancake mix and water together in medium bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over sausage.
• Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (If you add a bit of minced onion, green peppers, or chives to the egg mixture, add one minute to the bake time.).
• Cool 2 minutes. Invert onto baking sheet.
• Sprinkle immediately with cheese, if desired (if you didn't add them to the eggs!).
• Serve warm with syrup, or jam of your choice, if desired.
• NOTE: Make this more savory by adding a bit of minced onion, minced green pepper, or chives to the eggs, before adding to the muffin cups! Add a salad and make it lunch or dinner!