Asparagus Ham and Swiss Egg Casserole

Baked eggs are a time saver as you're rushing around in the morning. You can add in your favorite veggies or meats to make them extra special. Throw these in the oven and get ready while they bake for about 30 minutes. These were another item I made for my Eggland's Best breakfast. I loved them so much, I made them again to have during the week for a quick breakfast, just warm in the microwave. They turn out fluffy and delicious.

Asparagus Ham and Swiss Egg Casserole
inspired from The Perfect Pantry and here
Serves 5-6

1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped asparagus
1/2 cup roughly chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup cooked chopped ham
8 large eggs
2 Tbsp nonfat milk
7 oz shredded swiss
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
Cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a medium skillet, saute asparagus in a little oil, butter or spray (or steam in a little water) until just tender. Set aside. Add mushrooms and a little spray, oil or butter and saute mushrooms until tender and golden.

Spray a 2.5 qt. glass casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the vegetables and ham in the dish, and allow them to cool slightly while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy. Add the milk, and whisk to combine. With a rubber spatula, stir in the shredded cheese, salt and pepper.

Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the casserole dish. Draw the spatula through the mixture to bring some of the vegetables to the surface.

Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes, until the eggs are puffy. Serve hot, warm or cold.

I ran out of non stick spray this time, parchment worked fine

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Homemade ranch dressing! My family is ever so thankful I found this recipe! They LOVE the stuff but I hate buying it all the time. Now I can mix up a bunch of the dry ingredients and make it as I need it. I am not a ranch dressing lover, BUT I like this recipe. Please click over for the larger quantity size recipe, I found a smaller quantity in the comments and I have adapted it here.


Homemade Ranch Dressing
adapted from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Ranch Dry Master Mix
1/2 TBL Black Pepper
2 1/2 TBL Parsley Flakes
3/4 tsp Kosher Salt
2 1/2 TBL Garlic Powder
1 1/2 TBL Onion Powder
3/4 tsp Dill Weed

Combine all, keep in a sealed container. Use with dressing recipe below.

Ranch Dressing
1 TBL dry master mix (see above)
1 cup light mayo
1 cup cultured low fat buttermilk
3/4 cup light sour cream
1/2 tsp lemon juice

Combine all in a bowl and stir well. Chill for a few hours for best flavor. Keep in a covered container/jar in the fridge. Makes about 3 cups.

*note, you can freeze buttermilk, just thaw and use in desired recipe, like this one when it runs out.

the jar of dry master mix, remember to use 1 TBL with the wet ingredients!

ready to eat! mmm!

great as a dip for homemade chicken strips too!

my new fave! oven fries with S&P dipped in this ranch!

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Lemon Ricotta Crepes

Funny how I've never made crepes before, and now I've made them a few times. They're really easy and you can fill them with anything. I made these for my Eggland's Best little breakfast. The lemon and ricotta were a lovely addition.

For these lemon crepes I used a gluten free recipe from a cookbook I blogged about here. I added in the lemon juice and zest. There are many GF recipes on the web if you'd like to search around otherwise I have a regular glutened recipe linked below or use the one posted with this recipe.


Lemon Ricotta Crepes
adapted from Real Simple

Crepes
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the skillet
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Glaze
1 thinly sliced lemon
1/2 cup plus
1 tablespoon sugar

Filling ( make ahead of time so flavors can combine)
1 cup ricotta
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey, plus more for serving

I have a wonderful glutened Crepes recipe here, you can add the lemon juice/zest to the batter. OR use this recipe posted above:
In a blender, blend the milk, eggs, flour, butter, salt, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar until very foamy, about 1 minute. Transfer to the refrigerator and let rest, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, boil 1/2 cup of water and the remaining ½ cup of sugar, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon slices and simmer until tender and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; let cool.

Wipe a (8") medium nonstick skillet with butter and heat over medium heat. Add ¼ cup of the crepe batter and swirl the skillet so the batter completely covers the bottom of the pan. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently loosen the edge of the crepe with a spatula and, using your fingers, flip the crepe. Continue to cook until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate, layer between wax paper pieces. Repeat with the remaining batter.

In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, ricotta, and honey. Dividing evenly, spread the ricotta mixture on the crepes (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll up. Serve topped with the lemon slices and drizzled with additional honey.

The crepes will keep layered between wax papers in a large baggie for a few days in the fridge. Just warm up in the microwave and add filling.

my gluten free lemon crepes, layered between wax paper

roll them or fold them

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