RECIPES FROM BIRTHDAY BRUNCH

Here are the recipes from our Birthday Brunch.  Thanks so much to all who participated and made it a great morning.  It was fun to hear about your ancestors and see the cute displays.

Sunday Brunch Casserole

• 1/2 pound sliced bacon
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (I don’t add the green pepper to this one)
• 12 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed (I usually add more, because I like the flavor)

Directions

1.     In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In same skillet, saute onion and green pepper in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon.

2.     In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Stir in hash browns, cheese, salt, pepper, dill, onion mixture and reserved bacon.

3.     Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Brunch Egg Bake

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (I only added one cup)
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I only added one cup)
• 1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained (I used fresh mushrooms)
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 cups diced fully cooked ham
• 8 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1.     Combine cheeses; place 3 cups in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish and set aside. In a medium skillet, saute mushrooms, onions and red pepper in butter until tender; drain. Place over cheese; top with ham. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, flour, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; mix well. Slowly pour over the cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Overnight French Toast 

• 1 loaf of Chunky Monkey Bread, cut into 8 slices
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. vanilla 

1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla and pour half of mixture into 9x13 baking dish.

2. Place slices of bread into the baking dish and pour remaining egg mixture over top, making sure to cover all slices.

3. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

Caramel Syrup

• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. heavy whipping cream
• 1 c. corn syrup

      Whisk together over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through.

Remove your bread slices from the refrigerator and start cooking them on a well buttered griddle. Low and slow is best.

Pour the caramel syrup over top.  Serve with strawberries and homemade whipped cream for the full experience.

Relief Society Birthday Brunch!