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Mini Ham Quiches

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup diced ham
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped olives
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup biscuit mix (such as Bisquick)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the ham, cheddar cheese and olives; divide amount into 12 greased muffin cups.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients just until blended. Pour over ham mixture.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 -25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

4. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Berry-Stuffed French Toast

Makes 9 servings

Ingredients:

For Raspberry Syrup:

  • 2 cups unsweetened raspberries (Fresh or Frozen)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For French Toast:

  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 18 slices sourdough bread
  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened raspberries

Instructions:

1. For Syrup, combine raspberries, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until syrup is desired consistency. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Spread about 3 T. on each slice of bread.

3. Combine preserves and vanilla. Spread over cream cheese on half of the slices (9 slices). Top with remaining bread - cream cheese side down to make a sandwich.

4. In a shallow bowl combine the eggs, half and half, and cinnamon.

5. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture. Cook on a hot greased griddle for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

6. Cut in half diagonally, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, garnish with raspberries and serve with raspberry syrup.

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