Kneaders Chunky Cinnamon French Toast

NOT Weight Watchers......not even close!


1 loaf Kneaders Chunky Cinnamon Bread cut into 8 thick slices (you can substitute this bread for any type of cinnamon swirl bread recipe)
8 eggs
3 C. Milk
1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1 Tbsp. Vanilla
2 Tbsp. Butter

Butter a 9 x 13 glass baking dish generously.  Place the bread flat in the baking dish.  Mix all remaining ingredients, reserving the butter.  Dip the bred thoroughly in the egg mixture, then place flat in the baking dish.  Cut the butter into pieces and dot over the top.  Refrigerate over night or at least one hour.  Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.  Serves 8.


Kneaders Caramel Syrup
1 C. Brown Sugar
1 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
1 C. Light Karo Syrup

Blend together and heat on stove top until sugar is smooth.  Serve warm.  I like to add fresh strawberries and make homemade whipping cream to make this french toast perfect!  Enjoy.

Baked Oatmeal

This is cool because you can get it going in the oven first thing in the morning, go get the kids ready, then eat just before you leave. My kids ate seconds and thirds.

Baked Oatmeal
3 cups oatmeal
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil [you could use applesauce]
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar [brown or white]
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. vanilla .]
1/2 tsp. salt Mix all the dry ingredients. Add the wet. Mix it up and pour into greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes

Sometimes we bake blackberries, apples, or blueberries in it. You can pour milk or yogurt over it. Top with fruit if it's plain.

Bernice's famous Swedish pancakes

Sorry it has taken so long to get this recipe up. I know that some of you have been waiting for it.

Mix together, well:

-6 eggs, beaten
-2 1/4 C buttermilk
-1 rounded t baking soda
-3/4 t salt
-1 1/2 C flour
-1 1/2 T sugar
-1/3 C oil

Batter will be thin. Cook on hot griddle. Serve with any toppings you like!

Something new for breakfast...

I bought a bag of quinoa grain at Costco a few months ago. A friend of mine told me it is the only grain that provides protein. Didn't even know how to cook it. I tried steaming it in Mike's rice cooker. Mike took one bite and basically said it tasted like a soggy rag. Thankfully, my sister Katie had a delicious breakfast recipe for it. Much better than my plain quinoa.

Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa

2-3 tsp ground cinnamon

1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (can also use honey or agave)

dash of real salt

add all ingredients together except quinoa. when water/cinnamon mixture is boiling add quinoa. cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Fluffy Ham and Egg Strata

12 slices white bread, buttered and cubed.
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1-2 c. ham, cubed
10 eggs
3 c. milk (For richness, you can use some half and half or evaporated milk)
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 T. minced onion. You can use any onions you have. I usually add more than this.
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Alternate layers of cubed bread (first), cheese (second) and ham (third) in buttered 9 x 13 pan or 2 qt. baking dish. Make two complete layers before adding egg mixture.

Blend eggs, milk, mustard, onion and seasonings. Pour over layered mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until set. This casserole will set more after taken out of oven. Because of the amount of eggs, it is super fluffy.

Tips: You can substitute ham with canadian bacon, bacon or sausage - whatever you have. You can add peppers, olives, mushrooms, tomatoes. Enjoy it for dinner, also!