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BAKER ST. HARBOUR WATERFRONT BED & BREAKFAST
ON LAKE GRANBURY
"World Renowned" Breakfast and Dessert Recipes

YUMMY LITTLE TEA CAKES (Butter cookie recipe)

1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 stick margarine, 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, 1 pkg Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Golden Cake Mix, powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar. (will be consistency of mashed potatoes). Prepare tart pan with cooking spray. Fill each about 1/2 full. Bake about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool a few minutes, then remove from pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Makes 36. Tip: Try the Honey Nut & Strawberry Cream Cheese for variety! Yummy!

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"TEX-MEX" BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

1 bunch green onions-diced. 5-6 pieces pork sausage, & 4-5 small pieces ham or Canadian bacon, 1 (14 oz.) can undrained diced tomatoes (I prefer Hunt's with green onions, peppers, & celery), 1 small can mushrooms if desired.

Batter: 5 large eggs, 2 T milk, 2/3 C bisquik, 1/2 t. oregano. Topping: 2 C Colby/Monterrey Jack Cheese

Prepare night before or one hour before serving: Spray one 9 in. quiche dish with cooking spray. Layer in dish the first set of ingredients.

In a separate bowl, mix batter & refrigerate, or you can mix in the morning.

Next morning, Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour batter over layered mixture. Top with Cheese. Bake about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa, fruit plate, muffins, orange juice & coffee. Serves 6

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FRENCH TOAST: (Grilled)

Use Cranberry Raisin Bread or Cinnamon Raisin (2 slices per person). Top 1 side with thin layer of cream cheese & arrange single layer in large jelly roll pan with cream cheese side up.

Batter: 1 egg for each slice bread plus about 6 more depending on the number of slices of bread. Then add the following: French Vanilla Creamer, (Usually about 1/2 cup for 12 slices); 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp orange extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg.

Beat mixture thoroughly & pour over bread. Soak each side 10-15 minutes or overnight. Grill at approximately 250-300 degrees until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with warm buttered pecan maple syrup, fruit parfait, ham/sausage, orange juice, & coffee. Syrup: Combine your favorite maple syrup with 1 T. butter & 1 T chipped pecans.

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Chive - Ham Brunch Bake

Chive - Ham Brunch Bake

1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 ablespoon butter, 1 can (5 ounces) chunk ham, drained, 1 medium tomato, chopped, 2 cups biscuit/baking mix, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon dill weed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons minced chives

In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in ham and tomato; set aside. In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and water; mix well. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 13 - in. x 2 - in. baking dish. Spread ham mixture over crust; sprinkle with cheese.

In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; pour over cheese. Sprinkle with chives. Bake, uncovered, at 350degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 8 servings.

 

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Cream together 2/3 cup butter and 1/3 cup granulated sugar till fluffy. Add 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; beat well. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sifed all purpose flour, mixing well.

Shape in 3/4 - inch balls; dip in 2 slightly beaten egg whites. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degree oven for 15 to 17 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan and cool on rack. Add whatever flavor of preserves to centers of cookies. Makes about 2 and 1/2 dozen cookies.