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WAKE UP TO A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MORNING
Hometown Moments & Memories 30 to a Special CHRISTMAS MORNING Wake Up
CHRISTMAS MORNING IS SPECIAL. AS THE KIDS DIVE UNDER THE TREE TO SEE WHAT SANTA BROUGHT THEM, THIS BUSY AND MEMORABLE MORNING DESERVES A SIMPLE AND FUSS-FREE WAY TO CONTINUE THE DAY.
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Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe Here is a simple solution to create a delicious brunch idea the night before.
What You’ll Need:
¬ 1 pound ground sausage ¬ ½ green pepper, diced ¬ ½ red pepper, diced ¬ 3 spring onions, diced ¬ 8 eggs ¬ 1½ cups milk ¬ Salt and pepper to taste ¬ 1 teaspoon dried Italian blend herbs or 1 teaspoon each: fresh chopped basil, oregano and rosemary (optional) ¬ 1 day old French baguette, chopped in cubes ¬ 1 – 8 oz package shredded mild cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat large skillet and add sausage. Brown sausage, add peppers and onions. Cook until peppers and onions are soft. Let mixture cool. 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper in large bowl. Whisk well. Add cooked sausage and peppers, green onions, herbs, half of the cheese and all of the bread in a large bowl. Mix well and pour into casserole dish. 3. Top with the other half of the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes covered. Remove foil and bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until nicely browned.
Pumpkin Spice Latte The aroma of pumpkin wakes up and rejuvenates everyone’s holiday spirit….no matter how early Christmas morning comes!
What You’ll Need
¬ 3 cups hot whole milk ¬ 4 tsp. white sugar ¬ ½ tsp. vanilla extract ¬ ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice ¬ 6 ounces double-strength brewed coffee
Directions
Combine the hot milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender; blend until frothy. Pour the mixture into 3 coffee mugs to about 2/3 full. Pour 2 ounces coffee into each mug. Garnish each mug with whipped topping and pumpkin pie spice.
Beautiful Centerpiece Create a simple, yet elegant centerpiece for your table! Branches can be easily found at the local park or even in your backyard. Place them in a vase and decorate the branches with gumdrops, candy canes, ribbons, or miniature ornaments. For a centerpiece that will have everyone talking, hang candle holders or lanterns from the branches. It will definitely add some festive fun to your Christmas brunch!
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