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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…

QUICK & EASY SAUSAGE GRAVY Breakfast doesn’t get any heartier or more satisfying than this home-style classic. No one will leave hungry! —John Wilhelm, Richmond, VA Takes: 25 min. Makes: 8 servings 2 lbs. bulk pork sausage⅓ cup all-purpose flour3 tsp. pepper2 tsp. sugar½ tsp. salt2 cups 2% milk2 cans (5 oz. each) evaporated milkCooked biscuits 1. In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles (do not drain), 8-10 minutes. Add flour, pepper, sugar and salt; cook and stir until blended, about 2 minutes. 2. Stir in the milks; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with biscuits. ¾ CUP 446 cal., 34g fat (12g sat. fat), 93mg chol., 1075mg sod., 14g carb.…

SLOW-COOKER BREAKFAST BURRITOS Prep these tasty, hearty burritos the night before for a quick breakfast in the morning, or let them cook while you are away on a weekend afternoon for an easy supper. —Anna Miller, Churdan, IA Prep: 25 min. • Cook: 3¾ hours + standing Makes: 12 servings 1 lb. bulk pork sausage1 pkg. (28 oz.) frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese12 large eggs½ cup 2% milk¼ tsp. seasoned salt⅛ tsp. pepper12 flour tortillas (8 in.)Optional toppings: Salsa, sliced jalapenos, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions and cubed avocado 1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain sausage. 2. In a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, layer potatoes, sausage and cheese. In…

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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…

AMISH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE We enjoyed hearty breakfast casseroles during a visit to an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the women told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this version my family loves. Try using breakfast sausage in place of bacon. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, IN Prep: 15 min. • Bake: 35 min. + standing Makes: 12 servings 1 lb. sliced bacon, diced1 medium sweet onion, chopped6 large eggs, lightly beaten4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1½ cups 4% cottage cheese1¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining…

COCONUT TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD Add a serving of fruit to breakfast with this delicious medley. Toasted coconut, mango and more bring the flavor of the tropics to your morning meal. —Katie Covington, Blacksburg, SC Takes: 25 min. • Makes: 8 servings 1 medium mango, peeled and cubed1 medium green apple, cubed1 medium red apple, cubed1 medium pear, cubed1 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and chopped10 seedless red grapes, halved2 Tbsp. orange juice1 firm medium banana, sliced¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Drizzle with the orange juice; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, fold in banana and sprinkle with coconut. ¾ CUP 101 cal., 1g fat (1g sat. fat), 0 chol., 10mg sod., 24g carb.…

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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…

SWEET POTATO DUTCH BABY WITH PRALINE SYRUP This recipe reminds me of my favorite Dutch baby breakfast from when I was a child. It’s a perfect comfort dish morning or evening. —Angela Spengler, Niceville, FL Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min. Makes: 6 servings 4 Tbsp. butter, divided3 large eggs, room temperature½ cup 2% milk¼ cup mashed canned sweet potatoes in syrup½ cup all-purpose flour¼ tsp. salt½ cup maple syrup¼ cup chopped pecans 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place 2 Tbsp. butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Place in oven until butter is melted, 4-5 minutes; carefully swirl butter to coat pan evenly. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and sweet potatoes until blended. Whisk in flour and salt. Pour into hot skillet.…

ORANGE-GLAZED BACON Just when you thought bacon simply couldn’t get any better, we whipped up this super tasty recipe. Everyone’s favorite breakfast meat is drizzled with a sweet orange glaze. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Prep: 20 min. • Bake: 25 min. Makes: 8 servings ¾ cup orange juice¼ cup honey1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard¼ tsp. ground ginger⅛ tsp. pepper24 bacon strips (1 lb.) 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to ⅓ cup. 2. Place the bacon on a rack in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes; drain. 3. Drizzle half of the glaze over bacon. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn bacon and drizzle with remaining glaze. Bake until golden brown, 5-10…