SUNNY SIDE BREAKFAST RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° and coat 13 x 9-inch pan with nonstick spray.
• Pan fry the hash brown patties in a skillet according to packaging directions. Crumble the patties and evenly spread them into the 13 x 9-inch pan once fried.
• Microwave the sausage patties for 40 seconds and then crumble them.
• Evenly top the hash browns with the sliced spinach. Follow with the sausage and 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, salt and pepper. Pour over the casserole mix and pat down the mixture with a flat spatula.
• Top evenly with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley flakes.
• Bake 45 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place shredded potatoes in a large bowl; add cold water to cover. Let stand 5 minutes; drain and pat dry.
• Melt butter with oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in shredded potatoes and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring often, 10 minutes or until potatoes are golden and tender.
• Remove from heat. Make 6 indentations in potato mixture, using back of a spoon. Break 1 egg into each indentation. Sprinkle eggs with pepper and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.
• Bake at 350° for 12 to 14 minutes or until eggs are set. Serve immediately.
• *3 cups firmly packed frozen shredded potatoes may be substituted, omitting Step
• Veggie Confetti Frittata: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 2, sautéing 1/2 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms with bell peppers and onion. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup sliced ripe black olives, drained, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained. Whisk together eggs, pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; whisk in 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in skillet. Bake at 350° for 9 to 10 minutes or until set. Cut into wedges, and serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. Prep: 20 min., Stand: 5 min., Cook: 16 min., Bake: 10 min.