In today’s busy, hurried lifestyle, breakfast is often the forgotten meal of the day. But it doesn’t have to be if you try these two easy recipes.
The Morning Mix has everything you need for a full breakfast made in one skillet. If you prefer something sweet, of if you’d like to finish off your egg and ham dish with an extra little treat, these Maple-Bacon Breakfast Rolls are just the thing to satisfy that craving.
MORNING MIX
2 cups frozen hash browns
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (4-ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
In a large skillet, saute potatoes, ham and onion in oil for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper. Add to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are set.
Remove from the heat and gently stir in the cheese. Spoon onto a serving plate and sprinkle with chives, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
MAPLE-BACON BREAKFAST ROLLS
1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
3 tablespoons butter, softened
5 tablespoons real maple syrup
10 slices packaged precooked bacon, crisply cooked
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Generously spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper.
On work surface, unroll dough and press all sections of crescent roll dough into a 12-by-8-inch rectangle. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the syrup until smooth and creamy. Spread mixture evenly over dough, covering to edges.
Finely chop bacon; reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish. Spread remaining bacon evenly over butter mixture. Starting at short end, roll up dough; pinch edge to seal. Wrap roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate 5 minutes.
Unwrap roll. Using a serrated knife, cut into 12 (about 3/4-inch) slices. Place slices, cut side up, on cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix powdered sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and remaining 3 tablespoons syrup until smooth. Drizzle icing over rolls. Garnish with reserved bacon.
Serve warm. Makes 12 breakfast rolls.
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