Thursday, July 28, 2016

Breakfast Biscuit Casserole

    Every summer St. John's sends a group of kids to camp for a week! Some of my greatest memories of summer and finding faith in God were cultivated there! I had the pleasure of making brunch for this year's group of camp-bound kiddos! This breakfast casserole is so unbelievably easy to make and so delish!


Breakfast Biscuit Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 large tube of refrigerated biscuit dough
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of cooked sausage crumbles
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cut each biscuit into small pieces and spread evenly into prepared baking dish. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over biscuits, then layer the sausage and cheese on top. Bake casserole for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.


Ready for summer camp!!!!!

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Fluffy Sour Cream Pancakes

    I adore sitting around the house on Saturday mornings making pancakes and watching TV. I got a good deal on blueberries this week, so I've been using them in everything! These fluffy pancakes are fantastic! You'd never guess that they were made with sour cream.


Fluffy Sour Cream Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cup of flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 and 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- blueberries, chocolate chips, or desired toppings
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter, milk, sour cream, egg, sugar, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Heat a non-stick griddle over medium heat, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto heated griddle, top with blueberries and cook until golden brown. Repeat with all of the batter. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Buffalo Chicken Sausage Sandwiches

    I've finally moved to Orlando! I started at my new Carrabba's last week and so far, so good! I'm enjoying making money and not over exhausting myself working two jobs. The best part of being here though is seeing Frankie everyday! I still can't believe we are finally doing this together, I don't know if I've ever felt quite so blessed. This sandwich recipe is wonderful and we enjoyed them for dinner this week with some veggies and baked sweet potatoes.


Buffalo Chicken Sausage Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken sausages
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 3 tablespoons of hot sauce
- 1 celery stalk, sliced into pieces
- blue cheese dressing, find my recipe here
- hamburger rolls
    Cook chicken sausage according to directions, slice, and set aside. To make the buffalo sauce, whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce. Layer the celery, blue cheese dressing, chicken, sausage, and buffalo sauce on the hamburger rolls. Serve and enjoy immediately!

Blue Cheese Dressing

    In the last few years, I've developed a taste for blue cheese! Who knew that mold could taste so delicious?! You could quickly whip up a batch to top your favorite salad or for dipping buffalo wings! It can be made ahead, and it's probably a good idea! If you refrigerate it overnight, it will give the flavors time to meld. You will definitely love this recipe!

Blue Cheese Dressing
 Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of milk (or more)
- 5 ounces of crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 heaping teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
    Whisk all ingredients together and chill for a few hours before serving.