Hopple Popple Food

HOPPLE POPPLE GERMAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large electric skillet on medium high, combine potatoes (enough to cover the bottom of the pan about 1/2-inch deep), onion and butter; saute until slightly browned. Spread evenly in pan.
• In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture in pan.
• Layer pepperoni over the top. Cover pan and cook on medium low for 10-15 minutes (eggs will be 'set'). {While that's cooking, prepare a simple fruit tray or salad.}.
• Remove lid and sprinkle cheeses over; put lid back on, but turn off the heat. Let stand 2-3 minutes. [If you're having toast with this, make it now.].
• Cut into wedges or squares and serve immediately.
• Option: Fry Italian bulk pork (or turkey) sausage, drain fat, add to potatoes. Toss in a can of Ro-Tel tomatoes. OR try other cheeses!

HOPPLE POPPLE WITH CRISPIXANDTRADE;-POTATO PANCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make the Hopple Popple:
• In a large, deep, oven-proof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the pepper and onion to the pan and saute for 4 minutes. Crumble the sausage into the pan and saute until the sausage is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 7 minutes. Season the mixture with salt, and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the beaten eggs over the sausage mixture, top with grated cheese and transfer to the oven. Bake until the eggs are just firmed up, about 15 minutes.
• To make the CRISPIX™-Potato Cakes:
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat and saute the onions for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Pour the cereal into a large bowl and pour the milk over top. Allow the mixture to sit for 3 minutes so the cereal will moisten, then drain out the milk.
• Stir together the moistened cereal, cooked onions, beaten egg, grated potato, salt and pepper. Stir the mixture to combine well.
• In a large nonstick pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, drop 1/2 cup portions of the cereal mixture into the pan. Cook the cakes until golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cook's Note: Be sure to flip them over and cook both sides. Transfer the cakes to a paper towel to drain the excess oil and then season lightly with salt.
• Serve the CRISPIX™ cakes alongside the Hopple Popple.

HOPPLE POPPLE

Steps:

• 1. Cut bacon and cook to desired doneness (or cook sausage, or brown diced ham). Remove from pan.
• 2. Shredd potatoes and onion and add to pan with bacon drippings (if using) or melt butter/margarine prior to adding potatoes/onion. Flatten and cook until browned. Cut into large pieces to turn and cook other side.
• 3. Crack all eggs into large bowl and scramble well while potatoes are cooking. Add salt/pepper.
• 4. When potatoes are cooked add meat and if using veggies, add them here, too. Break up potatoes and mix w/veggies. Add eggs and mix well while cooking. More salt/pepper can be added if needed.

HASH HOPPEL POPPEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Lightly beat eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add corned beef hash and stir to break up chunks. Mix in tomato, green pepper, mushrooms, green onion, salt, and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until veggies have softened and eggs are set, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Let sit several minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

PEPPERONI HOPPLE-POPPLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook potatoes and onion in butter until tender and lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. , Pour over potato mixture. Sprinkle with pepperoni. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until eggs are set, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Cut into wedges.