I have promised to write a big breakfast section like we did with dinners and I am starting with probably the most common breakfast food around-the egg. Eggs for breakfast in all of its many forms has become an American staple. If you are a Jimmy Dean fan you can put your little cup in the microwave and have something to eat. I think that is the lowest form of breakfast, the highest being Eggs Benedict on the patio next to your pool and fountain. Anyway, here is the word on eggs from the Uphill Skater!
- Scrambled eggs-Add cheese of any kind, any vegetable, any meat, actually there is almost nothing you can’t add to scrambled eggs.
- Fried eggs-You can fry your egg in butter or marg. or (God forbid) even bacon grease. Fry bacon, sausage, or ham next to your egg in the pan and after it is done to your taste, add a piece of bread to fry in what is left in the pan. BTW-you did not hear that from me.
- Boiled eggs-Quick, easy, no pan to scrub, my favorite. I always boil one more egg than I need and put the extra in my lunch or in the fridge for a chopped egg sandwich later.
- Omelets are also quick, easy and versatile. I always crack my eggs into a cup and whisk before I add to the warm pan and I always put just a bit of butter into pan just for flavor. I love a cedar cheese and veggie omelet, but again you can really customize to taste.
PS-When I said you could put ANYTHING in an omelet or scrambled eggs, I really meant it. I do suggest the apple and banana as a “side of fruit” but of course, we don’t judge!
5. My last egg suggestion (I am sure you have many more) is eggs in a casserole. I love those overnight casseroles with bread, eggs, and crumbled sausage that you take out and bake in the morning. Oh, when I say sausage, I really mean Morning Star Farms sausage crumbles by the way.
Eggs have lots of protein, only 60 calories, and as you can see, they are more versatile than a kindergartener in a playground! ENJOY!!