Starting your day with a good breakfast fuels both body and mind. Here are some simple breakfast recipes to try.
Skillet Eggs with Squash
In this crowd-pleasing recipe, baked eggs sit atop grated summer squash and zucchini, with a healthy dose of spicy pepper Jack cheese, nutmeg, and scallions.
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Prep: 50 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Easy
Ingredients
3 pounds (6 medium) summer squash and/or zucchini
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 large eggs
1/2 cup grated pepper jack or sharp white cheddar cheese
Directions
Grate the squash into a colander using the large holes of a box grater (or use a food processor fitted with the shredding attachment). Toss with 1 tablespoon salt, then let drain in the sink, 30 to 40 minutes. Squeeze the squash to remove as much liquid as possible.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Set aside 3 tablespoons scallion greens. Add the remaining scallions (white and green parts), the jalapeno, and salt to taste and cook until the scallions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the shredded squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Cook until the mixture is slightly dry, about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and let cool, 5 minutes.
Spread the squash evenly in the skillet. Make six 2 1/2-inch-wide indentations in the mixture with the back of a spoon; put 1/2 teaspoon butter in each one. One at a time, crack each egg into a small bowl and pour into an indentation. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with the cheese.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to desired doneness, 10 to 12 minutes. Scatter the reserved scallion greens on top.
Cinnamon-Oatmeal Pancakes
These healthier pancakes feature a mix of whole-wheat flour and oats and are topped with a naturally sweet apple compote made with fruit, cider, and honey.
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon honey
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup low-fat (1-percent) milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 teaspoon canola oil
Directions
Bring the cider to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat; lower the heat and simmer until reduced by half, 15 to 18 minutes. Stir in the honey and apples, reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a blender until the oats are finely ground. Add the milk, butter, and egg and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender occasionally.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. With a paper towel, wipe the oil on the surface of the heated skillet. Ladle 1 tablespoon of the batter onto the skillet to make a pancake. Make 4 to 5 more pancakes, taking care to keep them evenly spaced apart. Cook until bubbles break the surface of the pancakes and the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook for 1 minute more.
Serve immediately with the apple compote, or transfer to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, wiping the griddle with the oiled paper towel as needed.
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Hash Brown Casserole
A favorite breakfast casserole gets a healthy makeover: Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, plus just a bit of full-flavored cheddar keep this breakfast treat light yet luscious. Use store-bought shredded potatoes to cut down on time.
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 5 min
Yield: 10 servings
Level: Easy
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish
12 ounces 2-percent Greek yogurt
1 cup low-fat (1-percent) milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 pounds frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar (4 ounces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large yellow onions, chopped
1 pound sliced cremini (baby bella) mushrooms
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Whisk together the yogurt, milk, sour cream and flour in a large bowl. Stir in the hash browns, 1/2 cup of the Cheddar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are wilted and the onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes more. If the pan gets too hot, add a splash or two of water as needed. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir the vegetables into the hash brown mixture to combine.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, the breadcrumbs and nutmeg if using. Bake until a deep golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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