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Overnight Breakfast Strata

Friday, November 10, 2017 at 12:10 pm by Sarah DiPeppe

The holiday season is a great time for your Hamilton Beach® roaster oven to reach it’s maximum potential. While the roaster oven cooks a mean Holiday turkey, that’s not all it can do. From baking a cheesecake to making a vat of chili, the roaster oven really can do it all.

This overnight breakfast strata is the perfect recipe for feeding an army – or in this case the relatives or out-of-town friends who are crashing at your home this holiday season.

You can prep it the night before and have ready to cook in the morning. A little planning goes a long way, especially during the holidays when things are busy, busy, busy.

The night before, remove the roaster oven baking pan from the base and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Then layer croutons, ham, cheese, spinach, and red peppers in the pan. Feel free to leave the ham out if you prefer a vegetarian strata. You can also substitute cooked bacon or sausage (or both) if your family has a breakfast meat preference.

In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, half and half, salt and pepper with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes. Then pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the roaster oven pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

When you wake up, heat the roaster oven to 275˚while you brew the first pot of coffee. Then add the baking pan to the roaster oven base, put the lid on, and bake for an hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours until the mixture is almost cooked through.

Remove the lid and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the center of the strata is set.

This roaster oven strata is a sight to see. It’s light and fluffy, packed with colorful veggies and plenty of protein. If you need a breakfast you can make the night before and won’t have any trouble feeding the entire family, make this roaster oven breakfast strata. You might even have enough to reheat the next few mornings.

Overnight Breakfast Strata

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Overnight Breakfast Strata

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Ingredients

2 packages (5 ounces each) seasoned croutons
2 package (5 ounces each) butter and garlic croutons
3 cups coarse chopped cooked ham
1 package (8 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (12 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 jar (12 ounces) chopped roasted red pepper, drained and patted dry
18 large eggs
3 cups milk
3 cups half and half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

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TAGS: breakfast, brunch, eggs, strata
CATEGORIES: From the Test Kitchen, Healthy Eating, Holidays

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Tater Tot Waffles will Rock your Brunch World

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 2:50 pm by Sarah DiPeppe

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Waffles are one of my favourite breakfast & brunch foods. They are easy to stack, top, and customize. Introducing the tater tot waffle. That’s right, a waffle completely made of tater tots. Did I just hear your jaw hit the floor?

Tater tot waffles are incredibly easy to make and so tasty. All you need is a bag of your favorite frozen tater tots and a waffle maker.

Let the tater tots thaw in the fridge or microwave them for a few minutes for a quick fix. We loaded a paper plate with a single layer of tots which was just the right amount to fill the waffle maker. If you don’t want to use a plate for reference, just fill the waffle maker grid with a single layer of tater tots (you can put them all the way to the edge, they won’t overflow like batter would when you close the waffle maker).

Lower the top of the waffle maker and cook for 10 minutes until the tot waffle is browned and crispy.

The Test Kitchen topped the #totwaffle – yes, it’s a hashtag now – with a fried egg (egg yolk and crispy tater tots are a match made in brunch heaven), but the taste panel decided there’s not much that wouldn’t be delicious atop this waffle. Shredded buffalo chicken? Absolutely. You favourite chili and a heaping helping of cheese? No doubt. Whether you are taking your at-home brunch menu to the next level or incorporating it into your weeknight dinner routine, you’ll find the family and friends requesting it time and time again.

Tater Tot Waffles will Rock your Brunch World

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Heat the waffle maker on highest setting.
Arrange tater tots on waffle grid, completely filling grid.
Close waffle maker and cook 10 minutes or until browned and crisp.
Top with favorite toppings.
Note: Tater tots need to be completely thawed in order to press into the waffle grid. They can be defrosted in the microwave oven. For 40 tater tots, arrange in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes.

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TAGS: breakfast, brunch, Tater tot, tater tot waffle, waffle maker, waffles
CATEGORIES: breakfast, christmas, From the Test Kitchen, Fun with kids

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Glazed Coffee Beignets

Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 12:36 pm by Sarah DiPeppe

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If Heaven is a place on earth, it’s Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. The French Quarter fixture specializes in cafe au lait and beignets. Beignets are French-style donuts that are square, rather than round, and are covered in powdered sugar – lots of it.

I always have Cafe Du Monde beignet mix and coffee with chicory in my pantry. When enjoyed together they make up a simple weekend breakfast that just can’t be beat.

As you can imagine, when the Test Kitchen decided to combine the two and make coffee beignets with a coffee glaze I couldn’t contain my excitement.

We switched things up a bit and didn’t cover these confections in a mound of powdered sugar (although, you definitely could). Instead, they dunked these steaming, deep-fried delights into a rich, coffee glaze.

The addition of coffee into the dough adds depth of flavour that standard beignets lack. The coffee glaze only heightens the rich coffee flavour and adds a beautiful sheen. Enjoy these coffee beignets with a cup of joe for a breakfast that coffee lovers, native New Orleanians, and brunch-goers alike will enjoy.

Glazed Coffee Beignets

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Glazed Coffee Beignets

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Beignets:

3/4 cup ground dark coffee
3 cups cold water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 envelope (.25-ounce) active dry yeast
7 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups warm half and half (100-110°F)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil

Glaze:

4 cups confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Brew coffee on BOLD using 3/4 cup ground dark coffee with 3 cups water. After brewing, set aside 1/2 cup for the glaze.
Beignets: In a large bowl of the stand mixer, combine sugar and yeast. Gradually add 1 ½ cups warm coffee (100-110°F) and let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
With the stand mixer on LOW, beat in half of the flour, half and half, eggs, butter and salt.
Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Remove from bowl and knead for about 2 minutes, adding flour if necessary to make a smooth and soft dough.
Spray a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour. Dough will be puffy but it does not have to double in size.
Glaze: While the dough rises, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup coffee and vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to dip the warm beignets.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1 1/2-inch squares. Place wire racks on top of paper towel-lined trays. Drop 4 squares of dough at a time into preheated oil. Fry about 1 minute per side. Remove from hot oil and drain on racks.
Dip warm beignets into the glaze, and set onto wire racks to drain excess.

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TAGS: beignet, beignets, breakfast, brunch, coffee, coffee maker, deep fryer, donut
CATEGORIES: appetizers & snacks, dessert, From the Test Kitchen

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Raspberry Watermelon Smoothie

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2:37 pm by Sarah DiPeppe

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Pretty in pink – that’s one way to describe this refreshing summer smoothie. If you have watermelon leftover from your last backyard barbecue and plenty of ripe berries, you can put this smoothie together in no time.

Add vanilla greek yogurt, watermelon, raspberries, mint leaves, and ice to your blender jar. Cover, PULSE a few times, then blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until the ingredients are completely blended.

We topped our smoothie with a sprinkle of chia seeds (they almost look like watermelon seeds on top of the pink smoothie), but you could add a few more fresh berries or a sprig of mint for a pop of green (again keeping with the watermelon theme).

Blend one up for a quick breakfast, post-workout treat, or to cool off after a day in the sun. It’s a great way to make room in your refrigerator’s overflowing fruit drawer this summer.

Raspberry Watermelon Smoothie

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Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Cover and blend on SMOOTHIE setting or PULSE a few times, then blend on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds.

Recipe Notes

TEST KITCHEN TIP: Always place liquid ingredients in blender first. Serves 2-4

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TAGS: blender, breakfast, chia, chia seed, chia seeds, fruit, raspberries, raspberry, smoothie, watermelon
CATEGORIES: drinks, Everyday Recipes, From the Test Kitchen, Fun with kids, Healthy Eating, Summertime

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Easy “Choose Your Fruit” Smoothie

Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 3:41 pm by Sarah DiPeppe

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Whether you are rushing to get the kids out the door in the morning or trying to finish your errands on Sunday before the week starts, it can be hard to eat right (or even eat at all) when you are on the go. This Choose your fruit smoothie is perfect for when you might not have time to cook a meal. With five minutes to spare, a few ingredients and your favourite Hamilton Beach blender, you can easily make a fruity, colourful smoothie before you head out the door.

Mix strawberries with blueberries, raspberries with pineapple or mangoes with coconut milk. Try different combinations until you find your favourite one to start the day.

Choose Your Fruit Smoothie

Servings

2 - 4

Servings

2 - 4

Choose Your Fruit Smoothie

Servings

2 - 4

Servings

2 - 4

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Instructions

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Cover and blend on AUTO SMOOTHIE setting or PULSE a few times, then blend on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds.

Recipe Notes

TEST KITCHEN TIP: Always place liquid ingredients in blender first.

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TAGS: banana, blender, breakfast, frozen fruit, smoothie
CATEGORIES: breakfast, drinks, Everyday Recipes, From the Test Kitchen, Fun with kids, Uncategorized

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