Great Idea and Recipe From Another Blogger

THIS IS FOR YOU MOM


Sandy over at 4 Reluctant Entertainers had this recipe posted yesterday and I just knew I had to try it.

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
32 oz. frozen or freshly grated hashed browns (we baked our own potatoes first, then grated them)
1 cup of your favorite salsa
1 lb. turkey sausage (pre-cooked bacon would work too!)
2 C. shredded cheese
One dozen eggs
1 C. milk
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon of dry mustard


Place the hashed browns in the bottom of a lightly sprayed crockpot


Pour salsa on the potatoes



Crumble sausage or bacon on the hash browns; sprinkle cheese on top




Mix the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dry mustard
Pour eggs over the entire mixture
Cover and cook on low for 10 hours - and ENJOY!


It was oh so delicious. It was a hit with everyone. The best part was...it was simple to make. Go ahead give it a try. When you do be sure to hop over to Sandy's blog and let her know.

For My Twitter Friends, French Toast Casserole

For My Twitter Friends, French Toast Casserole

• 5 cups bread cubes
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. Line bottom of pan with bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. pour egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine; let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden.

When it's done I will have pictures.

Fruit Pizza

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 3/8 cups cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 inch pizza pan.
2. To Make Crust: In a large bowl, mix together flour, butter and sugar; dough should be dry. Spread into pizza pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until brown. Allow to cool completely.
3. To Make Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread into cooled crust. Top with fruit.

Yummy Monday

Strawberry Shortcake

"An old fashioned, tender shortcake with two layers of strawberries topped with whipped cream."

INGREDIENTS

• 3 pints fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 cups whipped heavy cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
5. Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.

Recipe from allrecipes.com

I'd stop eating chocolate, but I'm NO quitter!

Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2/3 cup dried tart cherries
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture. Beat just until combined. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven; cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

YUMMY