Make-ahead breakfast idea!!

[micsing]

I just made a breakfast dish all busy people should try.....

Chop an onion and some mushrooms.....saute in butter in the microwave until soft...set aside.

Whip up a mixture of 8-10 eggs and 1 pint whipping creme (0 carbs), salt and pepper...set aside.

Brown in frying pan 1 pack Jimmy Deam sausage until pink is gone.

Spray 9x13 pan with pam or other spray.....pour in thin layer of egg mixture.......cover with sausage mixture.....sprinkle with sauteed mushrooms and onions...cover with 2 cups shredded cheese (I used Colby-Jack)...pour egg mixture evenly over top...bake at 350 until brown....

Cut into squares as needed as heat in microwave...makes breakfast for several mornings!!!!


Micsing

[katticus]

Hi,

I live in Australia, we have VERY different food brands here... I was wondering if you could describe Jimmy Deam sausages to me please, so I can see if I can buy something similar here? I have never heard of that brand or type of sausage.

Your recipe sounds sensational, I am a working mum so I don't have time to sit around making omelettes every morning!

Thanks,

Katt :wave:

[slowday]

Jimmy Dean is a brand name of sausage. It is basically a mild ground sausage eaten for breakfast. It is sold in links, patties or 1 pound tube packages. Here is their website:

http://www.jimmydean.com/products.html

The recipe sounds great, and the one onion to the whole thing sound like it would flavor it well without adding a lot of carbs. I think I'll try to make a junior sized version, but with Bob Evans sausage, which is the same type of sausage but better tasting. :p

slowday

[micsing]

Sorry about my use of "jimmy dean" sausage without explanation...I use his, but any 1-pound tubre of bulk sausage would be fine. For a change, I have used chipped or diced ham as the meat (approx 1 to 1 1/2 cups).

Hope you enjoy!

[Kristine]

This sounds great! It sounds like the breakfast that my mom makes every Christmas, except it has bread in the bottom. :eek: This sounds like a good LC replacement! Thanks!

[nicksmom]

I just copied this recipe for my files. Thanks! It sounds so good and comforting. Very similar to those breakfast casseroles that I have seen posted on the net! :)

[nicksmom]

Is a pint of whipping cream really zero carbs? That is great.....I thought I read that it was under a half for a tablespoon. Pls excuse me, I could be wrong, I am a lowly newbie and learning post by post! Someone pls help me! LOL

[LouG]

I think I'd love this recipe...but have a question... is the onion the only thing that has carbs?????

[srd0821]

My whipping cream says 1 tablespoon for 1 carb gram. Am I buying the wrong thing????

Thanks!

[BeccaResRN]

www.fitday.com says 1 cup heavy cream= 7carbs all carb counters vary slightly the one on this site says 6.64 carbs per cup

so manufactuers many times are not required to list on the label as 1 carb if it is less than .90 carbs per serving.....so if 1 cup is 7 carbs and there are 16 tabelspoons in a cup each tabelspoon would be about .44 carbs per tabelspoon so less than .90 per serving and many manufactuers list it as 0 carbs per serving

Cream is great and definetely allowed but just so you know those .44 carbs add up too....

And the recipe sounds yummy....

[FionaC]

Lou - the sausages, eggs, cream, mushrooms, cheese and onion all have carbs.. I think Micsing meant that the cream had 0 carbs but as BeccaResRN has pointed out it does have a carb value...

HTH

Fiona :D

[2much2g1]

Has anyone tried this cold?

[cori]

I don't care for it cold. All I put in it is 8 oz. of shredded cheddar, 1 lb. of browned & drained sausage, and 1 dozen eggs. Mix it all together and bake in a 13x9 at 350 until set.

Precise counts:

Eggs - 7.2 grams
Cheese - 6 grams
Sausage - 4 grams

I count 18 grams for the recipe, and cut it into 18 pieces, with one gram of carb per slice. It heats up well in the microwave. When it bakes the egg settles like a crust, and the cheese and sausage rise to the top. Very delicious. You could add onions, peppers, etc. to your liking - just count the carbs.

[Mistertut]

I add leftover broccoli or cauliflower. I also cut down on the cream. I've had this cold for lunch every weekday for the last 3 weeks. Yum!

[DWRolfe]

Breakfast Quiche (good any time of day)

I also make a "make-ahead" quiche that I really like. I like this recipe because it has some bulk behind it. It sticks to my ribs and gets me through the morning. It also cuts well, freezes well and is good re-heated in the microwave. I enjoy it for breakfast or at other meals with a salad. I now make 2 of these at a time and freeze it in squares. I get 8 squares per batch (large baking dish). The other nice thing about this recipe is that you can substitute in so many ways. For a year, I made it with chopped spinach. Now I enjoy it with chopped broccoli. Here’s the way I make it:

1 dozen extra large eggs
8 oz softened cream cheese
1.5lbs browned meat (I use mild Italian sausage)
1 or 2 packages (I use the frozen stuff in boxes) chopped spinach or broccoli, drained 1 bunch finely chopped green onion to taste (I use mostly the greens)
3 cups shredded cheese (your choice-I use cheddar/jack mix)

In large mixing bowl, mix softened cream cheese and eggs until well blended (I use a hand mixer, others use a blender) and lumps are nearly gone (I sort of like the lumps). Add chopped green onion and vegetables and mix thoroughly. Add shredded cheese and mix all together with spoon. Add the browned (and cooled) meat of your choice and mix all together with a spoon. Pour into sprayed baking dish (large one) and cook at 350 for 50 minutes. I like mine a little brown on top. Let stand for 10 minutes if you’re eating it right away. If freezing it, let cool completely and cut into pieces.

Again, the beauty of this is that one can make so many variations. I like the cream cheese addition to the egg mixture because it makes it a bit heartier. I think it would also be a good dish to take and serve at a potluck sort of thang. Give it a try!

[sgb94]

My DH and myself are finally trying the reciepes to get us on the right track. I made this for him last night to have this morning. He loved it! Although I think I told him it was 6 carbs per little square. Opps! :p I'll correct myself later.

Thanks for the idea!

sgb94

[nicksmom]

I made a version of this when I was on vacation in a condo in FL. So easy to pop in microwave each AM to heat up! Delish!!

[mlsbkp]

These sound great!! I can't wait to try. :wiggle:

[daisy13]

katticus--I know this thread was started a long time ago but I've just started this and found this recipe. It sounds really good. I've just moved to Sydney from the US so I know what Jimmy Dean sausage is. Can you tell me if you have found anything here that is close to it? The closest thing i've found in a tube like the sausage would come in is chicken or dog food hehehe. I guess ground pork might work alright, but it's so hard when I know what I am looking for and can't find it. : (

[ALEKA]

This recipe sounds like Geo53562 recipe that was posted a month or so ago. It is absolutely delicious. Try adding some green peppers also. Mighty tasty.

[candyapple]

Anybody know how long this keeps in the fridge? Or would it be better to freeze. Im planning on making individual muffin sized ones. I dont really want to freeze them. Afraid they wont be the same. Anyone also know the tempreature if Im making individual cups?

Thanks Terry

[leshaimors]

leave the temp the same but reduce cooking time by 15-20 minutes--that should do the trick! not sure about freezing, but several here seem to have tried it previously so i would not be afraid to try it.

LeShai

[candyapple]

Thanks LeShai!

[Tracey71]

Thanks for reviving this thread, this is going to be a great break from the same old quiche I keep eating.

[ScotiaGirl]

I have
10 eggs
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 cup of ham (suggested substitution listed later in thread)
1/2 cup aged white cheddar cheese.
1 cup old cheddar
Peppers were also mentioned, I have an orange one so I'll add 2 tbls.

I wanted to make a casserole without cream cheese in it because it has been mentioned that it seems to stall you.
Wish me luck.
Scotiagirl

[ScotiaGirl]

So 1/2 cup of mushrooms is 4 small mushrooms that was a surprise. Used green onion instead of the white onion. So now I just have to wait for it to come out of the oven.
I am totally confused about shredded cheese though. Do you measure using the cup measurement on the side of the cheese package and then grate it....which gives you a large amount of cheese or do you measure it actually shredded that gives you less? I did the second approach but thought that it was obviously too little cheese so I added another 1/2 cup into the recipe.
It smells good atleast.
Scotiagirl

[ScotiaGirl]

Ok a newbie review

I'm editing this!
Ok straight out of the oven it's 3 1/2 out of 5

BUT the next day after the flavours come together it tastes fantastic. (It is like chili the second day) The flavour gets much better.
I'm going to make a second one today and try freezing individual portions. I am going to add more orange pepper and cheese this time though.

Scotiagirl

[cmsmith22]

I have made this with adding New Mexico Hatch Chile (Medium to Hot depending on who will be eating it.). I also use 1 cup Cheddar and 1 Cup Jack Cheese. Keeps well and I can do up the night before I have a brunch.

[katmeyster]

New Mexico Hatch Chile -- the best food in the world! I'm definitely going to make this recipe now. You have me inspired to make this New Mexico style.

[FMN]

Wow, I thought I invented this recipe until a few weeks ago. :-) I make this every week for my husband's commuter breakfast. Each morning before he hits the road, I heat up a few squares and he eats it on the road. When I first started, I tried make it using a muffin pan but the clean-up motivated me to find a better way.