Ham and Egg Cups - Budget Friendly Recipes

 We love the versatility of eggs in our home and the ease it takes to make them... in any form! We love them for breakfast, but honestly breakfast for dinner? YES PLEASE!  I really thought Ham and Egg cups would be the egg recipe that would ruin my fondness of all eggs being easy, but nope, I was so surprised to find out these beauties are easy peasy and the best part is my boys and husband LOVE them!  Did you hear me say they are so easy?  Which also means they are also a great recipe to get the kids in the kitchen to help! 

What you will need:
12 slices of thinly sliced ham
1 dz. eggs
Mozzarella Cheese
Salt and Pepper

How to:

To get started place one slice on thinly sliced ham into each muffin cup, creating a bowl to hold your egg. The ham will shrink when cooked.  (Get Ham sliced as thin as the deli can make it without having tears or holes, I went for a thickness of 1)
After all the ham has been placed in muffin cups, crack one (1) egg into each slice of ham.

Place 1 tbs. shredded cheese on top of egg. Your choice. (I have used mozzarella, cheddar, and mozzarella/Parmesan mix - favorite!) and season with salt and pepper.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes... do not overcook or your eggs will get tough and dry.

Serve it up with toast and jelly, fresh fruit, or a small side salad! Oh, it is so good!!! I think I'm going to make some right now to have for lunch today!

Monkey Bread :Recipe

Monkey Bread was another one of those dishes that I was introduced to when I married into the Caldwell family.  It is a dish, you can pretty much bet on every time the family joins together, and it is also one of my honey's all time favorites!  Super simple and a great breakfast when guest are coming!! The smell of sticky rolls and fresh coffee wafting through the house first thing in the morning.... Holiday guests will wake up smiling and ready to join you in the kitchen!


 *We usually serve ours with Cheesy Scrambled Eggs & Bacon.

Monkey Bread

• 4 pack of  Pop n Fresh buttermilk biscuits
• 1 pkg. Cook & Serve Butterscotch pudding
• 1 c brown sugar
• 2 sticks butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine pudding mix and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl. Whisk together with a fork to break up any clumps. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl, place aside. 
4. Cut biscuits into quarters (kitchen shears make this job a snap); place loosely in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
5. Pour pudding mixture evenly over biscuits.

6. Pour butter over biscuits


7.Bake for 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and edges are golden brown.
8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, break up pieces with a serving spoon and serve!

Easter Breakfast! Resurection Buns

Easter, like Christmas, is a very meaningful and important time for our family! We love and take part in the fun traditions like egg hunts, and Easter baskets stuffed with goodies, but are always looking for fun ways to keep our family focused on the actual reason we celebrate Easter. This recipe has become a fun project we feel accomplished just that. 

Resurrection Buns

*a can of Grand biscuits
*large marshmallows
*sugar
*cinnamon
*butter

1. Preheat oven according to the directions on the biscuits.
2. Flatten the biscuit out until it's about 5 inches across.
3. The marshmallow represents Jesus.Explain that it is white because it stands for His purity and His sinless life.
4. Roll the Marshmallow in melted butter sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.  Explain how they anointed Jesus body with oil, and spices. 
5. Place the marshmallow in the center of the biscuit, then fold the sides around it forming a "tomb". Pinch the sides of the tomb closed. Explain how Jesus tomb was sealed with a large stone.
6. Place it crease side down on a baking sheet so they will not open while cooking. 
7. Bake the buns. Follow package directions.
8. Allow time to cool, the marshmallow will be very hot!

EAT UP!

• When the children bite into their buns they will be surprised to find the center empty. The marshmallow has melted. As each child discovers the empty tomb, we repeat : He is not here for He is risen.
• As you eat the biscuits,  talk about the sweetness of the biscuits and how sweet a gift Jesus gave us when he died for our sins, and then rose 3 days later proving He is our Savior and the Son of God!

I love this project.  It is a great way for my kids to remember what Easter really means, and for us to have a little fun while we do it.  Hope you enjoy!!

Abundantly Grapefruit

 

 I know, I know. Grapefruit is a winter fruit.  It ripens from November to January, but right now even after the major freezes a couple of months ago, our grapefruit tree remains loaded with sweet/tart grapefruit! And I know several of you have citrus fruit sitting in large boxes waiting to be used. Well, here are a few ideas, to  use up that beautiful juiciness, before it goes bad. 

 Broiled Grapefruit

1. Cut grapefruit in half.

2. Place on a foil lined baking sheet.

3. Sprinkle with 1-2 Tbs. of Sugar

4. Place under broiler for 3 minutes, to caramelize the sugar.

5. Eat & Enjoy!!

Caramelizing the sugar adds an extra touch of sweetness, and the warm grapefruit is a nice surprise! Great served alongside toast and coffee!

Grapefruit Jelly

 I know you are thinking... are you crazy? But I promise I have made it two years now and given it away at Christmas time. This year everyone was asking for extra, and wondering when I was going to make more.  It's so simple, and you can't find it anywhere! 

•  3 c. grapefruit juice, strained
•      1 pkg. (2 oz.) powdered fruit pectin
• 4 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 drops of red food coloring, optional.

In a large kettle or saucepan, combine juice and pectin; stir over high heat until mixture comes to a hard boil. Stir in sugar. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. With a frozen spoon check for sheeting*. Remove from heat; skim any foam from surface. Pour immediately into sterilized jars, and seal.