Thursday, October 9, 2008

Breakfast Ham Focaccia

BREAKFAST HAM FOCACCIA

Try this amazing breakfast recipe. The combination of focaccia, cheese and roasted red sweet pepper topped with cooked ham slices and scrambled eggs is sure to amaze friends and family with its unexpected blend of flavors. Its recommended !


INGREDIENTS
  • 1 (12-inch) round or square focaccia (Italian flat bread), split horizontally
  • 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (3-ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers
  • 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 16 slices cooked ham, thinly sliced
  • Asiago Cheese Sauce (recipe follows)
  • Snipped fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)
INSSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat broiler. Broil cut sides of focaccia until toasted. Remove from broiler.
2. In a small bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, roasted peppers and rosemary. Spread some of the mascarpone mixture on each half of the focaccia. Cut each half of the focaccia into 4 wedges or squares.
3. Meanwhile, with a whisk or fork, in a medium bowl, beat eggs, water, salt and pepper together until combined. In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Pour egg mixture
into skillet. Cook, without stirring, until mixture begins to set. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes more or until eggs are cooked through but still moist, lifting and folding often to assure eggs cook evenly. Remove from heat; keep warm.
4. To assemble focaccia, broil cheese-topped wedges or squares for 2 minutes. Top each with
2 slices of ham and some of the scrambled egg mixture. Spoon some of the Asiago Cheese Sauce
over each wedge or square. If desired, garnish with additional snipped rosemary or parsley.
This amazing breakfast recipe is ready to serve 8 great people...enjoy your breakfast !

Asiago Cheese Sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir in 1 cup half-and-half or light cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in 3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese until melted. Makes about 1 1/4 cups sauce.
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Breakfast Bread Pudding with Berry Sauce

Breakfast Bread Pudding with Berry Sauce...another great breakfast recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 6 slices of cinnamon/raisin bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Dice slices of cinnamon/raisin bread. Place the cubes in 6 greased heatproof custard cups.
2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Divide evenly and pour over the bread cubes. Place the dishes in a roasting pan filled 1-inch deep with hot water.
3. Bake in a 325*F (160*C) oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. In small saucepan, heat maple syrup and butter until smooth. Stir in sliced strawberries, blueberries, lemon juice, and grated lemon peel; heat through.
5. Unmold the puddings onto individual serving plates and serve with the fruit sauce. This great breakfast recipe makes 6 servings.Enjoy your breakfast !

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