Recipe Roundup: Breakfast Edition

Breakfast is probably my most favorite meal of the day, but since we aren't very early risers in our house, it's more like brunch.  I'm always on the hunt for quick and easy meals (that both us and our son can equally enjoy) and these two recipes are just that.
Stuffed Pancake Muffins

1.  I lightly sprayed my mini muffin pan with Pam so I wouldn't have a hard time getting the baked muffins out

2.  Then cut fully cooked sausage patties/links or fruit (I used banana and all beef breakfast sausages) and place in tin

3.  Prepare pancake batter per instructions on the box and then just pour it into the tin

4.  Bake at 375 degrees for 13-17 minutes.  Use a toothpick to check if muffins are baked - toothpick should come out clean.

5.  Serve with your favorite pancake syrup and voilà! 

These were awesome little treats for brunch - particularly a favorite for Nick since they're mini size and fit in his little hands.

Patriotic Stuffed French Toast

This was our delicious AND festive brunch on July 4th!

1. The "condiment" on these sandwiches is flavored whipped cream cheese. So you'll want to prepare that first - lightly whip your favorite cream cheese and add vanilla flavoring, honey or maple syrup to taste
2.  Spread on a layer of cream cheese onto slices of bread and add a layer of your fruit of choice - you can use fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, etc. and top with another slice of bread  
3.  In a shallow dish, lightly beat 2 eggs (or as many as needed) and carefully dip both sides of sandwich.  This might get a little messy because you want to make sure the fruit stays in the sandwich 
4.  Place sandwich in a heated frying pan or griddle and cook each side until golden brown and a little crispy.  You want to make sure the egg cooks.*  Again, when flipping these guys make sure you don't lose any filling
5.  Serve them up with extra yummy cream cheese, fruit, and drizzle with maple syrup. Deee-lish!!
*you can also cook the dipped bread as individual pieces first and then build your sandwich.  I think we liked the taste of the toast when cooked that way anyway - of course, that was my husband's brilliant thinking ;)
Let's see what else we can cook up in the next few days & thanks for stopping by!