Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole

This is a real crowd pleaser! I first had Chilaquiles at a fancy wine bar in phoenix for breakfast about a year ago, seemed like a good hangover cure for sure! Here is my version of this yummy dish!

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
4-5 C tortilla chips - stale is fine!
10 large eggs - but only use 4 yolks
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 (4-ounce) can mild chopped green chiles
1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 C shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 C shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 C prepared green salsa verde
sour cream, optional

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a rectangular 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Lightly crush the chips and spread half of them into the bottom of the baking dish.

Whisk the 10 eggs (remember only 4 yolks!), milk, chili powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the chopped chiles, chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup each of the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses; pour into the pan. Spread the remaining chips over the egg mixture. Bake until the casserole is set, 20 to 25 minutes.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of each cheese and continue to bake until the cheeses are melted and the casserole is set in the center, about 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with the salsa and, sour cream, if using.

NOTE: if you don't have tortilla chips you can substitute corn tortillas. Leave them out overnight to dry out and cut into triangles.

Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs

Ingredients:
2 cups roughly chopped boiled red-skinned potatoes
2 cups diced cooked corned beef
1/4 cup corned beef cooking liquid or chicken broth
1/2 medium yellow onion, grated
1/2 clove garlic, mashed with a fork
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
pinch nutmeg
pepper
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter

Whole Wheat Blueberry or Apple Pancakes

These fruit pancakes are a breakfast favorite and a real hit with the kids!

Blueberry Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

Ingredients:
2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons sugar

Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Plus extra melted butter for greasing the pan.

Berry Blast Protein Shake

This delicious smoothie is a great way to start your day and is a great breakfast option for people on-the-go. High in fiber, potassium and antioxidants this low sodium smoothie is perfect for the healthy heart-conscious consumer. This delicious combination is beneficial for individuals with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, and is also a great preventative to breast cancer. Use organic products when possible for the best taste and healthier smoothie. Enjoy!

French Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
8 thick slices egg bread
12 slices (8-ounces) white cheddar cheese (yellow cheddar may be used as substitute)
1/2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
4 teaspoons real bacon bits or 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled