Breakfast Egg Bake

Breakfast Egg Bake

1 lb pork sausage (diced up ham, bacon, or meatless also work)
1 chopped bell pepper (we like red)
1 medium onion, chopped (we like white)
2-3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (or tator tots)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups milk
4 eggs

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cook sausage, peppers and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Drain.  Combine sausage mixture, potatoes and 1 cup of cheese in a greased 13x9 baking dish.
3. Stir flour, baking soda, milk and eggs together.  Pour into baking dish.
4. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake 1-2 minutes until melted.

Notes: This dish makes 10-12 servings and is great for holidays and get togethers!

Recipe Origination: A Bisquick box (you can use 1 cup of Bisquick instead of the flour and baking soda.) 

Ham and Greens Pasta

Ham and Greens Pasta

8 oz. orechiette or campanelle pasta
6 oz. cooked ham, diced (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp blackening season
8 oz torn kale leaves
1/2 cup shaved Asiago or Parmesan cheese

1. In a 4 quart Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions,  Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.  Set pasta aside.

2. In the same Dutch oven, cook ham over medium-high heat until browned, about 3 minutes.  Add garlic, butter and blackening seasonings; cook and stir 2 more minutes.  Stir in pasta, reserved pasta water, kale, and cheese.  Cook and stir until heated through and greens wilt.

Notes: This will feed 2-3 adults a full meal.  If you don't have blackening seasonings, use a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and mustard.

Recipe Origination: "Better Homes and Gardens" with minor tweaks