Breakfast Fare for the Holidays
November 15 2012 - 5:00AM
Marketwired
(Family Features) When hosting guests for the holidays, it's often
easy to focus on the feast. But breakfast and brunch play a major
role in the spirit of the season. After all, there's nothing
lovelier than waking to a full house, enjoying a fresh cup of
coffee and homemade breakfast, all while knowing you don't have to
rush off to work, carpool and errands.
This year, focus on simple-to-prepare breakfast dishes that will
allow you to spend more time with your guests. For example, this
recipe for Baked Eggs incorporates flavorful ingredients that will
leave your home smelling of fresh, homemade fare. And because the
recipe incorporates the creamy flavors of Sabra hummus, it's not
only flavorful, but better for you as well. Plus, because this
recipe is simple to prep before popping it in the oven, you have
more time to enjoy a nice cup of coffee before guests awaken.
Side Dishes Serve your main dish with
savory and sweet sides, as well. Here are some options to help
complete your breakfast menu:
- Homemade rolls or fresh-baked bread -
Some dough recipes can be prepared in advance and will rise
overnight. Simply stick them into the oven shortly before your
baked eggs, then serve with fruit preserves.
- Breakfast potatoes - Quickly sauté with
garlic, onions and olive oil while your eggs are baking in the
oven.
- Fresh fruit salad - Be sure to slice
fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and grapes directly over the
bowl so you don't lose any of the juices. You can prepare fruit
salad a day in advance and refrigerate until you're ready to serve
your guests.
- Toasted baguettes - Slice up a baguette,
lightly toast or grill, then serve with warmed Greek yogurt and
honey for a sweet treat, or goat cheese and chives for a savory
side dish.
By prepping your side dishes and setting your table the day
before, you'll have less to worry about in the morning. Be sure to
serve your guests fresh coffee and set out optional fixings, such
as milk, creamer, sugar and cinnamon, so they can serve themselves
while you finish up in the kitchen. For more flavorful,
better-for-you holiday recipes, visit www.Facebook.com/Sabra.
Baked Eggs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 - 18 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
3/4 cup Sabra Classic Hummus
4 extra-large eggs
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 olives, diced
1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
Oil four ramekins with olive oil. Spread hummus into ramekins,
making an indentation in the middle of each. Arrange ramekins on a
shallow baking dish.
Crack an egg into the center, being careful not to break the
yolk. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and olives. Continue with the
remaining ramekins.
Place in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, according to desired
consistency of the yolk. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5
minutes before serving.
This can also be cooked in an ovenproof skillet all at once for
larger gatherings.
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