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HOME FRIES & EGGS STOVE-TOP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Start out by microwaving your potatoes as you would for baked potatoes. If you have leftover baked potatoes, you can just use those.
• Once potatoes are cool enough to touch, cut into large cubes (if you prefer them without the skin, peel first) and set aside.
• Fry bacon (or sausage) over medium heat in a 12 inch non-stick pan. Remove and set aside on a paper towel to drain. When cool enough, crumble into pieces.
• Remove grease from pan and discard, but leave a tbs or so of the bacon grease. (If using sausage, remove all grease and add a bit of butter or spray with butter flavor Pam).
• Add cubed potatoes and salt/pepper to taste and cook over medium for a few minutes until undersides are brown. Flip over, stir in slices onions and smash mixture down a bit with a potato masher or the back of a spoon, so it fills the bottom of the pan.
• With a spoon, make 4 "holes" in the potatoes, evenly spaced, about 2.5 inches in diameter. If the potatoes are sticking at all or if the pan looks too dry, add a bit of butter to each hole, or a spray of Pam.
• Crack and drop an egg into each hole and cover pan. You may need to lower the heat a little depending on your stove. Cook covered until the egg whites are mostly set.
• Remove lid and sprinkle egg whites with crumbled bacon and then with the cheese.
• Replace cover and cook on low until cheese is melted and eggs are set. I sometimes throw a splash of water at the side of the pan to created steam right before I recover the pan and turn it to low.
• If it seems as if the underside of the "casserole" is getting overdone, I remove the pan from the heat and leave the lid on for a few minutes, so the top will continue to cook.

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Crumble sausage into a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until evenly brown; drain.
• 2. In a medium bowl, mix together mustard powder, salt, eggs and milk. Add the sausage, bread cubes, and cheese, and stir to coat evenly. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350*F. (175*C).
• 4. Cover, and bake 45 to 60 minutes. Uncover, and reduce temperature to 325*F. (165*C). Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until set.
• My Note: This is a good basic recipe but I think it needs a little revamp. Here is the revamping I did -- I used 1 cup of Half and Half instead of 2 cups of milk (too soggy with that much milk) I used 6 eggs instead of 4 for a richer egg texture. I added 3 tbsns green onions to the milk/egg mixture. I used 6 slices of THICK texas toast and covered the bottom of the pan with it. I then put the cooked sausage over that. (Bob Evans Spicy Hot Sausage from Kroger) I then put 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over that. Then I pour the egg/half and half/green onion mixture over that. I bake after letting it sit in the fridge for 8-12 hours at 350*F. for 25 minutes. I guess I should post a new recipe!
• My daughters UPDAT on this: Thay did do a few changes that I have picked up on here. Thay use the Jimmy Dean Maple Sausage, 6 eggs (I think I am going to try 8 next time), 1 1/2 Cups milk (I think I am going to try the full 2 Cups next time), I don't think I am going to use additional salt next time b/c I feel it is salty enough from the sausage and cheese. I use the mild cheddar, but I use 1 box of Marie Callendar Cheddar/Garlic croutons instead of the bread and that adds to the cheesy flavor. And I add a little bit more of the dried mustard. It is an excellent breakfast casserole!
• This dish is absolutely delicious! I doubled the recipe using 3 bags of Marie Callendar's Cheese & Garlic Croutons instead of plain bread, 20 eggs, 1/2 cup sliced scallions, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 6 cups of milk, 2 teaspoons mustard powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 pound each of Monterrey Jack and Mild Cheddar Cheese. I put shredded cheese on the top of it in the last 15 minutes of baking. I made this recipe for a Holiday Brunch at my place of employment and it won a prize for "Best Breakfast Casserole"! Thank you For the $1.oo Boss! Ha,Ha,Ha.

PORK CHOP SAUERKRAUT SIMMER

Steps:

• In a sieve, rinse the sauerkraut.
• Drain and set aside.
• Season the chops with salt and pepper.
• In a large, shallow Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the chops about 8 minutes.
• Drain off the fat.
• Arrange the apple, garlic, onion, thyme, caraway seeds and sauerkraut evenly over the pork.
• Pour the apple juice over the top and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the pork is fall apart tender, about 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

QUICK AND EASY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides..

STEAK AND EGGS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine steak, salt and pepper, tossing gently to coat.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add steak; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add garlic, onion and bell pepper; cook for 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• In 3-quart baking dish, place English muffins evenly over bottom.
• Top with steak mixture.
• Sprinkle evenly with cheeses and Italian seasoning.
• In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half and milk until smooth; pour over casserole.
• Cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
• Remove casserole from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake casserole for 1 hour and 10-20 minutes, or until eggs are set in center.
• Cover with aluminum foil, if necessary, to prevent excess browning.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with fresh oregano, if desired.

STOVE TOP EASY BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is set.