Breakfast

It’s easy to fall into the trap of making the same old breakfasts day after day. But then over time, your family starts greeting you at the table with grumbles instead of “Good morning!” Let’s liven things up with enticing early-day options in this collection. Ready in half an hour, Spinach Chicken Frittata, p. 47, from Paula Tuduri is packed with 22 grams of protein. So one slice will give you the energy (and brain power!) for a productive morning. Surprise your family with the irresistible aroma of Maple Bacon French Toast Bake, p. 80, cooking in the oven. This sweet-and-savory recipe from Peggie Brott can be conveniently assembled the night before and feeds a crowd. With just five ingredients and 20 minutes, you can put a plate of home-style…

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HONEY COFFEE For a soothing pick-me-up, sip this sweet coffee, inspired by the taste of a traditional Spanish latte. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Takes: 10 min. • Makes: 4 servings 2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast)½ cup whole milk¼ cup honey⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg¼ tsp. vanilla extract In a small saucepan, combine the coffee, milk, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook and stir until heated through. (Do not boil.) Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into cups or mugs; serve immediately. ½ CUP 86 cal., 1g fat (1g sat. fat), 4mg chol., 18mg sod., 19g carb. (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g pro. READER REVIEW “I LIKED THE HONEY IN THIS COFFEE; IT WAS UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT.” PAMDEVONE TASTEOFHOME.COM CHAI TEA…

BACON BREAKFAST COOKIES I tried this recipe when I was a 4-H leader. These crisp cookies are chock-full of bacon, cornflakes and raisins. —Louise Gangwish, Shelton, NE Takes: 25 min. Makes: 2 dozen ½ cup butter, softened¾ cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 cup all-purpose flour¼ tsp. baking soda10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 cups cornflakes½ cup raisins 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the bacon, cornflakes and raisins. 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator. 2…

DROP DOUGHNUTS Remember this recipe after your next holiday dinner. I use any leftover mashed potatoes to make these fluffy doughnuts. The recipe was originally created by my neighbor’s mother-in-law as a breakfast treat or snack. —Marilyn Kleinfall, Elk Grove Village, IL Takes: 25 min. • Makes: 3½ dozen ½ cup mashed potatoes (made with milk and butter)¼ cup sugar1 large egg, lightly beaten½ cup sour cream½ tsp. vanilla extract1½ cups all-purpose flour½ tsp. baking soda¼ tsp. baking powderOil for deep-fat fryingOptional: Additional sugar or confectioners’ sugar 1. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine next 3 ingredients; stir in potato mixture. 2. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls, a few at a time, into…