On the Menu: Breakfast for Dinner

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.”—John Gunther

 

I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like breakfast. Ok, maybe everyone doesn’t like waking up at the crack of dawn and whipping up a gourmet meal, but there’s just something great about starting your day with a wholesome and tasty meal.

But why let breakfast food make an appearance in the AM hours only? I am a big fan of having breakfast for dinner—it always seems to satisfy, whether it be a bowl of Cheerios or a loaded omelet! So today I thought I’d share my favorite breakfast for dinner meal, but first…

Fun Breakfast Facts

• There are 2.7 billion packages of cereal sold every year – that’s enough boxes to wrap around the Earth thirteen times.
• Did you know that cereal was invented when colonial housewives started serving up popcorn with sugar and cream for breakfast?

• Breakfast cereal is the third most popular item sold in grocery stores after carbonated beverages and milk.

• Astronauts from Apollo 11 boosted their brain power while in space with a cereal breakfast. The cereal was mixed with fruit and pressed into cubes since the lack of gravity kept the astronauts from pouring it into a bowl with milk.

• One bushel of wheat will make 53 boxes of cereal.

• Of the more than 294 million people in the U.S, 49% start their day with a bowl of cereal.

Veggie Quiche

Serves: 6

*This recipe is my go-to recipe for quiche—very easy and very tasty. Feel free to add in whatever you’d like!*

Ingredients:

• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) fat free cream of mushroom soup
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c eggbeaters
• 1/2 c milk (any kind will do)
• 1 pkg (1 lb) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 c fat free shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 frozen 9” pie shell
• Few handfuls of spinach
• Sprinkling of parmesan cheese, if desired

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together soup, eggs, eggbeaters, milk, and a dash of salt and pepper.
• Stir in vegetables, spinach and  1/2 c cheese.
• Place pie crust on jellyroll pan.
• Pour soup mixture into shell; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c cheese.
• Bake until set, about 45 minutes(sprinkle parmesan cheese, if desired)—cool 20 minutes before serving.

Dad’s Delicious Home Fries

Serves: 4

*My dad isn’t the biggest cook, but he is known for his delicious home fries—when he makes them, I make sure to get up early to get first dibs!!*

Ingredients:

• 1 lb red potatoes, quartered
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions:

• Place potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
• Coat a medium skillet with olive oil and add potatoes and all seasonings.
• Cook, stirring frequently, on medium, until outsides of potatoes are crispy and brown, 8-10 minutes. Note: If potatoes start to burn, add a few sprays of cooking spray to the pan!

What’s your all-time favorite breakfast meal?