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Asparagus Breakfast Tart
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Asparagus Breakfast Tart

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Asparagus Breakfast Tart

I love nothing more than eating crunchy asparagus, salty bacon, creamy Parmesan cheese, yolky eggs, and crispy puff pastry. the best word to sum up this delicious recipe is simply YUM! If you’re looking for an easy recipe that is super tasty…this one is for you!

I love making this recipe for my family as a fast and easy dinner, but I have also made this as a brunch with a small side salad for my friends. This dish doesn’t just look impressive but tastes impressive as well. I typically cook the bacon first as I like to drain and dab off any grease as not to make the pastry crust soggy. I also coat the asparagus in a touch of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder to give it a stepped up flavor. Once I’m ready to put it all together I prep the pastry sheet and start building the tart. A fun way to get the kids involved is to let them carefully crack the eggs on the tart just before baking. I even let my daughter help with sprinkling the Parmesan cheese on top. Now, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

Asparagus Breakfast Tart

ASPARAGUS BREAKFAST TART

Ingredients:

  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 to 4 eggs
  • 1 bundle of asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Dash of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss asparagus in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Set aside.
  • Roll out puff pastry to desired size on a lightly floured surface. Food up each side and tuck corners to make a border. Using a fork, polk holes throughout the center of the pastry. Move to parchment paper lined baking tray and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange asparagus on tart within the borders of the tart, add bacon being sure to leave room for eggs. Add half the cheese, then carefully crack eggs onto tart being careful to not break the yolks. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Generously brush border with beaten egg for a golden crust.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the egg whites are set; egg yolks should still be wiggly.
  • Allow to cool and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Enjoy!
The Simplest Avocado Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich
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The Simplest Avocado Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich

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Avocado Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich

These days I’m all about keeping it simple, but delicious. That’s why this open faced sandwich is my favorite because it’s both of those things! This is another recipe that I could eat at anytime throughout the day. It’s filling, light, refreshing and by keeping it open faced you are cutting carbs if that’s your thing.

I always keep tomatoes, eggs and bacon in the house, but we aren’t big bread eaters unless we are making sandwiches like these. If you have seen some of my other posts you know that I talk a lot about good quality ingredients. It is important to go all out on a really yummy bread for this recipe since it’s the vessel that holds this masterpiece together. We usually grab some fresh bakery bread for these sandwiches and the one pictured here is from our favorite local bakery. I really like their multigrain bread because it is super sturdy and can hold up to the avocado, egg yolk and juicy tomatoes.

There are so many textures going on in this sandwich which I enjoy because it keeps things interesting. The slightly toasted bread, creamy avocado, crunchy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and silky egg yolk…see…SO MANY TEXTURES! The most important part here is the Sunny Side Up Egg…you need to cook it on the stovetop first then slide it into the oven to finish for a beautiful egg. If Sunny Side Up isn’t your favorite…you could scramble or even poach an egg and this sandwich would still be a winner. Now, I hope you enjoy this recipe and find it as satisfying as we do!

Avocado Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich

Avocado Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • Sliced sandwich bread; lightly toasted (I use good quality bakery bread, I used multigrain)
  • Half an avocado, smashed
  • 3 slices of cooked bacon
  • 1 tomato, thick sliced
  • 1 egg, cooked Sunny Side Up
  • Parsley for garnish

Directions:

  • Top bread slice with mashed avocado.
  • Lay bacon on top of avocado.
  • Put two thick slices of tomato on top of bacon.
  • Carefully place egg on top of tomatoes (you don’t want the yolk to break yet!)
  • Top with parsley.
  • Enjoy!
Rich and Delectable Brunch of BLT Frittata and Hash Brown Casserole
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Rich and Delectable Brunch of BLT Frittata and Hash Brown Casserole

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BLT Frittata and Hash Brown Casserole for a brunch.

When I became a mom I found the loveliness in a fulfilling brunch. My girl likes to sleep in on most Saturday’s and this gives me the opportunity to sneak downstairs and make a delicious brunch that is sure to carry my family over until well into the afternoon. Before the Covid Quarantine, Saturday’s had our family on the go….whether it was going out of town to visit grandparents, running our weekly errands or traveling to the NC Zoo (our favorite place!) we were ALWAYS on the go! With all that traveling and going we need something that keeps us going! That’s why I like a filling brunch of BLT Frittata and Hash Brown Casserole.

Today I’d like to share two recipes that are always a quick, easy and fulfilling hit at my house…the BLT Frittata and Hash Brown Casserole. Now I know I said this is a great brunch, but we have enjoyed this for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even dinner….we just prefer it for brunch since it is so filling.

I really enjoy cooking for my family and if there is one thing that we all love it’s cheese! I like experimenting with different cheeses for my Hash Brown Casserole and I know my family loves the richness of a strong extra sharp white cheddar, but this is where you can get really creative by using whatever cheese your family enjoys. I also like to use my cast iron skillet to make the Frittata because it cooks up so fast and is always full of flavor.

The casserole takes the longest to cook, so that would be a good time to have a big cup of coffee and start to prep the frittata ingredients. The Frittata takes less than 10 minutes to make from start to finish, so I always start my frittata after I pull my casserole out of the oven to cool…this will ensure that your entire meal comes together perfectly and everything will be warm. Here are the recipes for both the BLT Frittata and Hash Brown Casserole. I hope you enjoy making and eating these as much as we do!

BLT Frittata

BLT Frittata

Ingredients:

  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup salad greens (I used herb salad mix)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Chives to finish

Directions:

  • Set oven to broil.
  • Heat skillet up on stove top to medium heat.
  • Whisk eggs together with salt and pepper, pour into skillet. Cook eggs without storing until eggs begin to set on bottom and sprinkle with chopped bacon.
  • Place skillet in oven and broil eggs for 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs begin to brown and are set. Carefully remove from broiler.
  • Combine lettuce mix, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar into a bowl and toss to coat.
  • Once frittata has cooled, top with a sprinkle of chives and the greens mixture in center for a nice presentation.
Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 (32 oz) bag of frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (10.25 oz) can of cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (8 oz) container of sour cream
  • 2 cups extra sharp white cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Parsley for finishing

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Place mixture into a well greased 13×9 casserole dish.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Add a sprinkle of parsley to finish.
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Sunday Brunch – Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Sunny Side Up Eggs

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Our family had a late night last night, so we opted to sleep in and make a late Sunday Brunch this morning. Nothing hits the spot more than fresh eggs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and brussels sprouts on a lazy Sunday morning! I made my Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Sunny Side Up Eggs which always seems to be a crowd pleaser at our house. This recipe is easy to make, easy to clean up, rich, and will leave you feeling full and satisfied all day!

Fresh eggs, bacon, brussels sprouts and a touch of Parmesan cheese is all you need to make this delicious brunch.

My husband is a huge fan of brussels sprouts and he likes them with a dash of salt and pepper, garlic and onion powered and a small drizzle of olive oil. I always cut the brussels down into quarters for the larger one and half size for the smaller ones. I like to cook brussels in the air fryer for a fast and crispy result. I also cook my bacon ahead of time to allow it time to cool and be chopped into fresh bacon pieces. I usually cook my bacon in the oven at 350 degrees F on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper for about 10 minutes or until done. Cooking the bacon on parchment paper makes for a stress free and easy clean up!

Prepping the Brussels sprouts.

It’s also important to get the eggs out of the fridge early, so they come up to room temperature before frying them. I use a pat of butter and I make sure that my pan is nice and hot when the eggs go in to ensure they cook evenly and that the yolk will be perfectly runny. I finish my sunny side up eggs in the oven to get all of the egg whites cooked through. This recipe is easy, delicious and rich! I hope you enjoy it!

Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Sunny Side Up Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs; cooked sunny side up
  • 4 strips of thick cut bacon; cooked, drained and chopped into pieces
  • A bundle of fresh Brussels sprouts; rinsed, quartered/halved, seasoned
  • Parmesan cheese; freshly grated
  • Salt and peppper

Directions:

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add brussels sprouts to air fryer and set time for 10 to 13 minutes. Shake basket half way through.
  • While brussels are cooking, make sunny side up eggs.
  • Once brussels are done remove from air fryer to plate, top with bacon pieces and eggs.
  • Shave fresh Parmesan cheese over top and add a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

This recipe easily feeds 4.