Kicked Up Country Breakfast Emeril Lagasse Style Food

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.

KICKED UP SCOTCH EGGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the sausage, cayenne and salt. Divide into 4 portions and on a sheet of waxed paper, shape each portion into a thin round. Place 1 hard-boiled egg on the sausage round and wrap to enclose the egg, patting gently to smooth the surface. (This step is much easier with wet hands.)
• Season the bread crumbs with Creole seasoning. Dredge the sausage-wrapped egg in the flour, then dip in the egg and roll in the bread crumbs until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• In a deep fryer or large heavy skilled, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the eggs, 2 at a time until golden brown and crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

KICKED UP MAC AND CHEESE BY EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x12 inch square baking dish with the butter. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cup of the white cheddar cheese and the tater tots. Mix the mixture thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the 1 cup remaining cheese.
• 2. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. (Sometimes I add a little Cayenne to it for another kick. hehe)
• 3. Delicious served up with some steaks & a nice salad.