Egg recipes

Break away from the average breakfast and make one of our egg recipes! Transform the simple, affordable egg into a flavorful, can't-get-enough brunch, lunch or dinner.

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BLT Egg Bake

Preparation: 

Preheat oven to 325°. Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each slice of toast and cut into small pieces. Arrange toast, mayonnaise side up, in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with cheese slices and bacon. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Pour over bacon.  Total Time \ Makes

Prep/Total Time: 30 min. 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 5 slices bread, toasted • 4 slices process American cheese • 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 cup 2% milk • 4 large eggs • 1 medium tomato, halved and sliced • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • Shredded lettuce

In a large skillet, fry eggs over medium heat until they reach desired doneness; place over bacon. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cut in squares; serve with lettuce.

Breakfast Spuds

 Total Time \ Makes

Prep/Total Time: 30 min. 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 package (20 ounces) frozen sweet potato puffs • 8 large eggs • 1/3 cup 2% milk • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham • 1 tablespoon butter • Shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

Preparation: 

Bake potato puffs according to package directions. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in ham.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Serve with potato puffs; sprinkle with cheese and green onions.

Yankee Rancheros

 Total Time \ Makes

Prep/Total Time: 24 min. 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 5 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 15 ounces) • 1 cup refried beans • 1/4 cup salsa • 2 naan flatbreads, halved • 4 large eggs • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or

Mexican cheese blend • Additional salsa, optional

Preparation: 

Cook potatoes according to package directions for stovetop.

Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, mix beans and salsa. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes, stirring once. In a large nonstick skillet, heat naan over medium-high heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes per side; remove from pan. Keep warm.

Coat same skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired.

To serve, spread bean mixture over naan. Top with potatoes, eggs and cheese. If desired, serve with additional salsa.

Valentine’s Day

suggestions for a romantic night, at home or out on the town

February is typically recognized for being the month of sweethearts. Even the retail stores get ready for that special day to show love, February 14, as soon as the Christmas season ends. Red hearts, red cakes, Valentine’s Day cards all hit the display shelves as soon as the new calendar is turned over. Thus, to give readers a list of ideas on how to celebrate it in times of COVID-19, here is what’s happening in the Williamson County region.

Aphrodisiac VDay Cooking Class (online)

February 12, 13, 14 -- Cedar Park

Presented by Appetite4Seduction, this two-hour class is a romantic event couples can participate in from their homes. The cost is $49.99 with an add-on of food delivery. The instructor will guide participants through the night in an interactive, entertaining and intoxicating evening. The Valentine’s Day Dinner Special menu consists of: Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, Penne Pasta with Baby Peas, Chicken, Prosciutto and a Parmesan Cream Sauce, Chocolate Lava Cakes with Ice Cream. Couples will learn knife skills, what is an aphrodisiac, how foods can affect one’s body and libido, how to have fun and experiment with food, what foods are sexy, and how to choose cooking ingredients. Visit eventbrite.com or appetite4seduction. com for more information and to sign up for the class. Purchase of the ticket does not include wine.

Valentine Sweetheart Dinner by Wine Sensation

February 14 – Round Rock

Two different dinner seating times are available, at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Wine Sensation is located at 409 North Mays St. Dinner is a three-course meal, a wine pairing for the main courses and a sparkling toast for each couple. Cost is $70 per person. The menu consists of the 1st Course: Roasted Tomato Soup or Caprese Salad, 2nd Course: Carbonara Pasta with choice of shrimp or chicken or Braised beef with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots, 3rd Course: Cheesecake or Chocolate Cream Pie. Reserve a dinner time on eventbrite.com

2021 Cupid’s 12 Roses of Valentine’s Day Run Challenge – Round Rock

Ticket prices start at $50. Participants receive: 2-Cupid’s 12 Roses Finisher medals, 2-1 mile rose pins, a bonus pin, 2-Tyvek race bibs, and an optional add-on of a finisher shirt. It is a limited run, with the participant number capped at 2,500 people. Register online and run the 12-mile route of your choice with your significant other. Race packets will be shipped to registrants starting February 1. Walk or run, indoors or outdoors. Submit your results when finished. Visit thevirtualchallenge. com for details.