Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups
(Culinary.net) The same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking for something new and exciting to start your whole family’s morning off on the right foot.
Kids can be picky when it comes to breakfast foods, but this recipe for Sausage Fresh Toast Roll-Ups is a quick and easy way to fill their bellies with a taste of several flavors they may already love. It’s a perfect way to fill your morning with joy, no matter if the hours ahead are filled with work, school or play.
A sizzling sausage link wrapped with French toast, it combines a favorite breakfast protein and traditional deliciousness in one little roll. Drizzled with warm maple syrup at the end, even adults can’t help but indulge in these breakfast bites.
This is a quick dish too, using few kitchen utensils, which makes for more time in the morning to enjoy the little things that matter most like moments with family before rushing out the door. This recipe can also be made when your family is craving breakfast for dinner.
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Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups
Servings: 12
- 12 sausage links
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 3 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 bread slices, crust removed, cut in half
- 3 tablespoons butter
- syrup
- In skillet, cook sausage links according to package directions. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, almond extract and cinnamon.
- Dip bread slice in egg mixture. Wrap bread slice around cooked sausage link, pressing seam to keep from unrolling. Repeat with remaining bread slices and sausage links.
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Place roll-ups in skillet, seam-side down, and cook until all sides are browned, approximately 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with syrup.
Build-Your-Own Sausage Foil Packet Dinner
(Family Features) Finding time for a family meal during fall means navigating busy schedules full of school, jobs, social events and more. Squeezing in dinner together calls for an easy dish that takes less than an hour so you can catch up with loved ones.
Let your oven do the work for you with this Build-Your-Own Sausage Foil Packet Dinner recipe that requires just 10 minutes of prep before 30 minutes of baking, leaving you plenty of time to help little ones with homework. It all starts with Coleman Natural Uncured Polish Kielbasa, a traditional Polish sausage rope smoked and fully cooked so all you need to do is slice into 1/2-inch pieces and toss together with veggies and seasonings. You can feel good you are serving pork sourced from American family farms that raise their animals crate free with no antibiotics or added hormones ever.
An added benefit of this simple recipe is that it’s customizable, allowing you to substitute your family’s favorite flavors to satisfy everyone at the table. Or, if your loved ones are easily pleased and open to a variety of ingredients, you can try different veggies each time so it tastes like a new dish over and over again.
Visit ColemanNatural.com/Recipes to find more fall meal inspiration.
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Build-Your-Own Sausage Foil Packet Dinner
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
- 1 package Coleman Natural Uncured Polish Kielbasa, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into four pieces
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Cut foil into four sheets about 12 inches long.
- Divide kielbasa, garlic, corn, tomatoes, onion and potatoes evenly over foil sheets. Drizzle with oil then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss gently to combine.
- Top each packet with parsley and fold crosswise over kielbasa and vegetable mixture to completely cover food. Roll top and bottom edges to seal.
- Place foil packets on baking sheet and bake 30 minutes.
Variations: Customize ingredients for personal preferences. Use broccoli in place of corn or substitute peppers for onions.
Source: Coleman Natural
Go Gluten-Free with Family Favorites
(Family Features) Time available to cook, your family's preferred dishes, ingredients you have in the pantry - there are plenty of considerations that may limit your options for an at-home menu. Add in a gluten allergy, or simply a desire to avoid it, and it may feel impossible to appease everyone.
However, all it takes is simple ingredient swaps to turn a family favorite into a gluten-free recipe. From pizza at dinnertime to a chocolatey dessert, these dishes offer easy, flavorful ways to make your menu gluten-free.
A Healthier Homemade Pizza
Creating a gluten-free dinner can be as easy as tweaking some of your loved ones' favorite meals. Even pizza can offer a gluten-free solution when you rethink the ingredients included.
Satisfy your family's needs with an option like Toufayan Gluten-Free Wraps in place of traditional crust in this Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza. Made from wholesome, all-natural ingredients with no cholesterol or trans fats, these easily foldable wraps are available in four flavors, making them perfect for homemade pizza.
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Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza
Servings: 6
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 Toufayan Gluten-Free Original Wrap
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free barbecue sauce
- 4 cooked sausage links, crumbled
- 2 cups diced Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
- fresh fennel fronds, for garnish (optional)
- crushed red pepper, for garnish (optional)
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- Heat oven to broil.
- Heat cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 teaspoons olive oil; spread to cover bottom of skillet.
- Place wrap in skillet, brush with barbecue sauce and add sausage, Mozzarella and green onion.
- Fry 2-3 minutes, or until bottom of wrap is golden and crispy.
- Place skillet under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from broiler, place on cutting board and sprinkle with Parmesan, fennel fronds and crushed red pepper, if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste; drizzle with remaining olive oil, cut and serve.
Dish Up a Dynamic Dessert
Going gluten-free isn't just for meals from breakfast to dinner - you can cut gluten from delicious desserts, too.
This Cookie Brownie Supreme calls for layers of cookie dough, cookies and brownies for a taste bud tempting way to round out a meal with those you love. One of the key ingredients is Goodie Girl Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies, made with real cocoa and a sweet cream filling between two chocolate wafers. They're made without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives for a gluten-free, vegan and peanut-free treat.
Find more varieties and dessert ideas at goodiegirl.com.
Cookie Brownie Supreme
Recipe courtesy of glutenfreewith3.com
Cookie Dough Layer:
- 1 stick softened butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chip
Cookie Layer:
- 25 Goodie Girl Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies
Brownie Layer:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 Goodie Girl Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- vanilla ice cream (optional)
- chocolate syrup (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 9-by-9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- To make cookie dough layer: In large bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla. Mix with handheld mixer until combined and creamy. Add egg and beat until combined.
- In small bowl, combine baking soda, salt and flour. Beat flour mixture gradually into sugar mixture. Once completely combined, fold in chocolate chips. Add cookie dough layer to bottom of prepared pan and spread evenly.
- To make cookie layer: Layer cookies on top of cookie dough layer.
- To make brownie layer: In saucepan, melt butter, sugar and salt until completely combined. Remove from heat and transfer to large bowl. Add vanilla, cocoa and eggs; mix. Slowly add flour and baking powder. Mix until completely combined.
- Pour brownie mixture over cookie layer. Spread evenly.
- Top with crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
- Bake 50 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from pan. Slice and top with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup, if desired.
Source: Toufayan
Easy Ways to Eat More Plants This Year
(Family Features) Plant-forward eating should be easy and delicious – and it can be. Rather than follow strict rules, simply add plant foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and grains to more meals throughout the day.
Walnuts, for example, are a kitchen multi-tasker with uses well beyond baked goods. In fact, walnuts can be used as a simple, whole-food meat alternative. One ounce of walnuts contains important nutrients including 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, 2.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 13 grams of polyunsaturated fat and 2.5 grams of essential omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid.
Try walnuts as an alternative to meat in recipes like Walnut Meatless Meatballs or Pizza with Plant-Based Walnut Crumble, and find more plant-forward recipes at walnuts.org/plantrecipes.
Walnut Meatless Meatballs
Total time: 42 minutes
Servings: 4
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup California Walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- 1 egg, beaten
- Preheat oven to 375 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In small skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Transfer to food processor with walnuts, rice, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, parsley and egg. Pulse until combined but not mushy.
- Form into eight equal balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Cook 12 minutes, or until firm to touch. Serve with sauce of choice.
Pizza with Plant-Based Walnut Crumble
Total time: 38 minutes
Servings: 4
Walnut Sausage Crumble:
- 1 cup California Walnuts
- 1/2 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
Walnut Sausage Pizza:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 6 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
- Walnut Sausage Crumble, divided
- 6 tablespoons pesto
- 1/4 cup sliced small tomatoes
- fresh basil leaves
- shaved Parmesan cheese
- To make Walnut Sausage Crumble: In food processor, pulse walnuts, cannellini beans, coconut aminos, olive oil, fennel seeds, seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and salt to sausage like consistency.
- To make Walnut Sausage Pizza: Preheat oven to 500 F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into four pieces and roll out into thin ovals; place on baking sheets.
- Spread two dough pieces with equal amounts pizza sauce, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese and half of Walnut Sausage Crumble.
- Spread remaining dough pieces with pesto, remaining cheese, remaining Walnut Sausage Crumble and tomatoes.
- Bake 8 minutes, or until pizza edges are golden brown. Garnish with basil leaves and shaved Parmesan.
Source: California Walnuts
Maple Breakfast Braid
It’s hard to beat a fresh, oven-baked breakfast to start the day, especially one loaded with sausage and eggs complemented by the sweetness of diced apples and maple syrup. This Maple Breakfast Braid delivers a tempting flavor combination perfect for a weekend morning with loved ones.
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Maple Breakfast Braid
- 1 package (16 ounces) breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups dry herb stuffing mix
- 1 package (17 1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon water
- Heat oven to 400° F.
- In large bowl, combine sausage, syrup, beaten eggs, green onions, diced apples and stuffing mix.
- Dust surface with flour; roll out pastry sheet to 12-by-18-inch rectangle. Transfer pastry to large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon half of sausage mixture down center of pastry.
- Make 3-inch cuts down sides of pastry. Fold one strip at a time, alternating sides. Fold both ends to seal in filling. In bowl, beat egg whites and water; brush over pastry.
- Repeat steps for second pastry sheet.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, or until brown, rotating pans after baking 15 minutes.
Think Outside the Oven this Holiday Season
(Family Features) When most families think of holiday cooking, they typically picture baked goods and time spent in the kitchen near the oven. This year, you can take your seasonal meal prep outdoors with cooking methods often overlooked during the winter: grilling and smoking.
As one of the most popular dishes during the holidays, turkey is an easy way start creating festive flavors using a grill or smoker. To help keep your bird tasty and juicy, this Art of the Turkey Brine requires just a few simple ingredients before transferring the turkey to the grill. Pair it with this Sweet ’n’ Savory Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing that combines a soft, familiar interior with crispy edges.
If you’re aiming to create dishes like these in your own backyard this season, head to a destination like Ace Hardware for all your grilling essentials and holiday inspiration. With 72% of U.S. households located within 15 minutes of an Ace store and products from Big Green Egg, Traeger and Weber all under one roof, it’s a helpful place to take your holiday meals to the next level.
Find more ideas to change the way you think about holiday cooking at acehardware.com.
Art of the Turkey Brine
Recipe courtesy of chef Jason K. Morse of 5280 Culinary and Ace Hardware
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: About 2 hours; allow 2-3 hours to cool
Servings: 6-8
- 1/3 package 5280 Culinary Brine mix
- 2 quarts water, plus additional for cooling and covering turkey, divided
- ice
- 6-8 pounds turkey breast with rib cage, cleaned
- 1 5-gallon Ace Hardware bucket and lid
- In pan, mix brine with water. Heat to high 5 minutes to dissolve sugar and salt.
- Cool brine mixture; add ice water and mix well.
- Place turkey in bucket and cover with water and brine. Place bucket in refrigerator or cooler.
- Brine 45 minutes per pound.
- Remove turkey from brine.
- Heat wood fire grill to 350° F.
- Cook turkey 20 minutes then turn temperature to 275° F. Cook 1 hour, 40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 170° F.
- Allow turkey to rest about 15 minutes prior to carving to allow juices to settle.
Sweet ’n’ Savory Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing
Recipe courtesy of chef Jason K. Morse of 5280 Culinary and Ace Hardware
Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 1 day for drying
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 10-12
- 1 package cornbread
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, ground
- 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup celery with leaves, diced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup dried apples
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, crushed
- barbecue rub
- 1-2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- nonstick cooking spray
- Cook cornbread according to package instructions; allow to cool. Leave uncovered and let dry 1 day. Break into medium pieces.
- Heat wood fire grill to 350° F.
- Heat medium skillet and add sausage. Cook until half done and fat is rendered.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, blueberries, apples and garlic. Saute until caramelized. Add cornbread pieces and stir to combine. Add chicken stock until slightly wet or pasty; stir well to combine.
- Season, to taste, with barbecue rub and transfer stuffing from skillet to pan lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Grill, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 155° F when fully cooked.
Source: Ace Hardware
Friday Night is Pizza Night
Just look at that Cheese and Sausage Tomato Pie. Sizzling sausage, melting mellow cheeses, tangy tomato and crispy, crunchy crust. Homemade pizza: the perfect way to end the work and school week.
Making your own pizza dough is a snap. Flour, yeast, water and oil mix together quickly. The dough rests for 10 minutes then you’re ready to roll.
Make individual pizzas like My Own Pizza with similar savory toppings. Try hearty Sausage-Pepper Calzones, and instead of leftover pizza, go for easy-to-make Sausage Breakfast Pizza, hot from the oven.
Sausage-Pepper Calzones
Yield: 6 calzones
Dough:
- 2-2 1/4 cups Pillsbury Best All-Purpose Flour, divided
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 envelope Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot water (120-130 F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sausage-Pepper Filling:
- 1 package Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage
- 1 1/2 cups sliced bell pepper
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Wisconsin mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Wisconsin provolone cheese
- olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- To make dough: In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, cornmeal, undissolved yeast and salt. Stir water and oil into flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400° F.
- To make Sausage-Pepper Filling: In skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool. Stir in cheeses.
- Divide dough into six equal pieces; roll each into 8-inch circle. Place about 1 cup Sausage-Pepper Filling on one half of each circle; moisten edges.
- Fold dough over filling; press with tines of fork to seal. Place on greased baking sheet. With sharp knife, make three 1-inch slits across top of each calzone. Brush top with olive oil. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until done. Serve warm.
My Own Pizza
Yield: 16 individual pizzas
Dough:
- 5 1/2-6 cups Pillsbury Best All-Purpose Flour, divided
- 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups hot water (120-130 F)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups prepared pizza sauce
- 1 package Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
- sliced olives
- tomatoes
- peppers
- 1 cup shredded Wisconsin mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese
- In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt. Gradually stir water and olive oil into flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400° F.
- On lightly floured surface, divide dough into 16 pieces. Form into smooth balls; roll into 7-inch circles. Place on greased baking sheets. Top with pizza sauce, sausage and vegetables.
- Sprinkle with cheeses.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Cheese and Sausage Tomato Pie
Yield: 1 (12-inch) pizza
Dough:
- 2 1/2-3 cups Pillsbury Best All-Purpose Flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 envelope Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup hot water (120-130 F)
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 1 package Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage Regular Flavor, cooked, crumbled and drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Wisconsin mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Wisconsin parmesan cheese
- tomatoes (optional)
- peppers (optional)
- mushrooms (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups prepared pizza sauce
- In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt. Gradually add water and 2 tablespoons peanut oil to flour mixture.
- Using electric mixer, beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450° F.
- Roll dough into 12-inch circle; place on greased 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet. Form standing rim by pinching edges of dough; prick dough randomly with fork. Let rest 10 minutes. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from pan; place on wire cooling rack.
- Brush crust surface with remaining peanut oil; spread pizza sauce evenly on crust. Sprinkle with sausage; top with cheeses; add toppings as desired. Bake 10 minutes, or until crust is golden. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Sausage Breakfast Pizza
Yield: 1 (12-inch) pizza
Dough:
- 2 1/2-3 cups Pillsbury Best All-Purpose Flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 envelope Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup hot water (120-130 F)
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 1 package Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage Regular Flavor, cooked, crumbled and drained
- 1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 small bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 cup shredded Wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded Wisconsin parmesan cheese
- In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt. Gradually add water and 2 tablespoons peanut oil to flour mixture.
- Using electric mixer, beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450° F.
- Roll dough to 12-inch circle; place on greased 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet. Form standing rim by pinching edges of dough; prick dough randomly with fork. Let rest 10 minutes. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from pan; place on wire cooling rack.
- Reset oven to 375° F. Return cooled crust to 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet. Sprinkle sausage, potatoes, bell pepper and cheese over crust.
- In bowl, combine eggs, milk and seasonings; pour evenly over top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are set.
- Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
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Biscuit-Sausage Mushroom Casserole
When you need a breakfast to feed a large group, this Biscuit-Sausage Mushroom Casserole is a perfect option. The savory aromas of sausage and bacon are almost sure to have your guests standing in line with a plate and fork in hand.
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Biscuit-Sausage Mushroom Casserole
- 1 package (16 ounces) pork sausage
- 1 package (12 ounces) bacon, chopped
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 package (8 ounces) mushrooms, sliced
- 12 eggs
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 can (12 ounces) flaky biscuits
- In pan over medium-high heat, cook pork sausage until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and drain sausage. Set aside.
- Chop bacon into small pieces. In separate pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon until thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and drain bacon. Set aside.
- In saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Add flour; whisk until smooth. Cook on low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Cook until bubbly and thickened. Add sausage, bacon and mushrooms; mix well. Set aside.
- In large bowl, combine eggs, evaporated milk and salt. Using whisk, beat until blended.
- In saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add egg mixture; cook until firm but moist, stirring occasionally.
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- Spray 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spoon half the egg mixture into bottom of baking dish. Top with half the gravy mixture. Repeat layers.
- Separate biscuit dough and cut into quarters. Top sauce with biscuit quarters, points facing up.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until mixture is heated and biscuits are golden brown.
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Head Back to School with a Balanced Breakfast
(Family Features) With each school morning comes the importance of getting children up, ready and out the door for a day of learning and adventure. To help your little learner truly make the most of each lesson, a nutritious breakfast can be just the right way to get the morning started.
By beginning the morning routine with a protein-packed meal, such as these Egg and Sausage Muffins, you’re ensuring that important nutrients fill your child’s tummy before math, science and reading fill his or her brain.
Plus, families can help children in need by incorporating participating Gwaltney items in their homemade breakfasts. Through Sept. 15, a portion of proceeds will benefit the Roc Solid Foundation, which works to build hope for children battling cancer by offering opportunities for them to do what they do best as kids – play – through initiatives such as building custom playsets.
“We’re all about family, food, fun and giving back to the community, which is why we believe our partnership with Roc Solid is a perfect fit,” said Erin Thacker, Gwaltney associate brand manager. “We believe that children and their families should have the opportunity to truly enjoy life. If we can help take their minds off their challenges for a few moments, it is all worth it.”
Visit gwaltneyfoods.com for details and additional busy morning breakfast ideas.
Egg and Sausage Muffins
Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
- 1/2 pound Gwaltney Sausage
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1/2 bell pepper (optional)
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- In skillet, brown and drain sausage.
- In bowl, beat eggs. Add sausage, cheese, salt, pepper and bell pepper, if desired. Mix and pour into greased muffin pan until two-thirds full.
- Bake 30 minutes. Insert toothpick in center to check for doneness.
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Source: Gwaltney
A Savory Springtime Brunch
(Family Features) Warm breezes, blooming flowers, pretty pastels - when spring is in the air, there's plenty of reason to celebrate. It's the perfect time to bring family and friends together for a welcoming brunch.
When planning your menu, be sure to have plenty of savory dishes on hand to satisfy your guests. And rest easy, you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare your feast. Using ingredients already full of flavor, such as Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage, lets you create memorable brunch dishes without a lot of work.
These recipes are simple yet satisfying - and leave you plenty of time to enjoy the company gathered around your table.
For more savory brunch recipes, visit www.johnsonville.com.
Amazing Muffin Cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
- 3 cups refrigerated shredded hash browns
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 12 links Johnsonville Original
- Breakfast Sausage
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded 4-cheese
- Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish
- Place 12 paper liners in a muffin pan; spray liners with cooking spray.
- In bowl, combine hash browns, butter, salt and pepper. Press hash brown mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups.
Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. - Meanwhile, cook sausage according to package directions; cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Divide sausage between muffin cups.
- Combine eggs, cheese and bell pepper. Pour over sausage. Sprinkle with chives. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until set.
Sunrise Breakfast Casserole
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 70 minutes
Yield: 12 to 15 servings
- 2 packages (12 ounces each) Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links
- 9 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 packages (20 ounces each) refrigerated shredded hash browns
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 cups salsa or picante sauce, optional
- Place sausage on a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, turning once; drain and slice into 1/4-inch coins.
- In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Add hash browns, sausage, cheese, sweet red pepper and green onions; mix well. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 65 to 70 minutes or until set and golden brown.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving. - Serve with salsa or picante sauce if desired.
Blue Ribbon Skillet
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
- 7 links Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 cups refrigerated shredded hash browns
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped orange bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese
- In large skillet, cook sausage per package directions. Cut links into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add hash browns, onion, green and orange peppers, jalapeños, salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes until hash browns are lightly browned and tender, turning occasionally.
- Return sausage to skillet and sprinkle with cheese. Cover skillet for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
Option: This recipe can be doubled to make a "2-Skillet Breakfast." Cook sausage in one skillet and hash browns, onion and peppers in another skillet.
Easy Sausage Roll-Ups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 16 roll-ups
- 1 package (12 ounces) Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links
- 2 containers refrigerated crescent rolls (16 rolls total)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Prepare sausage according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Unroll crescent roll dough according to directions on package. Place one cooked sausage onto one end of a dough triangle. Roll dough around sausage according to directions on dough package and place on jelly-roll pan with the seam side down. Repeat with remaining sausage and dough. (You will have 2 extra rolls. Bake and enjoy with jam.)
- Mix cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle evenly over roll-ups. Bake according to directions on dough package. Serve hot.
Suggestion: Serve with warm maple syrup, honey or your favorite preserves for dipping.
Sausage Mushroom Quiche
Yield: 8 servings
- 1 package (12 ounces) Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Patties
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Dash ground nutmeg
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
- In skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, chopping into small pieces. Add mushrooms, onion and peppers. Cook and stir 5 minutes longer or until sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain well and set aside.
- In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in eggs and cream.
- Stir in cheeses, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sausage mixture. Pour into baked pastry shell. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edges of crust with foil to prevent over-browning. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Source: Johnsonville