Sunday, September 1, 2013

TRISHA'S FIESTA BREAKFAST

Ever once in a while (usually a holiday weekend when many are busy or away) our Sunday school class, the Bible Boomers, has a "Meet and Greet" Sunday. Since this is Labor Day Weekend, that is what the class decided to do in place of a lesson today. 

I decided to make a dish I have made only once before for a New Neighbors' Coffee. The recipe was one that Trisha, the wife of our minister, Mark, contributed in a cookbook that the ladies in the church put together a few years after we moved to CA. I wrote the recipe the way she did for the spices. I couldn't find another recipe even close to it and didn't write down the amounts I used before.  Feel free to use amounts for your taste.

I like that you prepare this the night before and just have to pop it in the oven the next morning.  That is especially nice when you have company, too.


TRISHA'S FIESTA BREAKFAST

8       slices whole wheat bread
1/2    cup softened butter (I just used my soft spread margarine and lightly buttered both sides of the bread.  I didn't come close to using 1/2 cup)
8       oz. sharp shredded cheese
1       4 - oz can diced green chiles
6 - 8  slices ham, diced (enough to make a layer over the cheese)
1-1/2 cups egg substitute or 6 eggs
2-3/4 cups skim milk
Cayenne to taste 
Dry mustard to taste
Onion powder to taste 
Garlic powder to taste

The night before:
  1.  Butter bread on both sides
  2.  Cut bread slices into cubes
  3.  Lightly spread butter in a 9 x 13 - inch casserole dish
  4.  Spread the bread cubes even over the bottom of the casserole dish (oops, no pix)
  5.  Sprinkle a layer of cheese
  6.  Sprinkle a layer of ham
  7.  Sprinkle the green chiles on top
  8.  Beat eggs, milk, and spices in a bowl with a whisk.
  9.  Pour over casserole
10.  Cover and refrigerate overnight

The next morning:
11.  Preheat oven to 325 degrees
12.  Bake uncovered for 45 minutes




















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