Ham and Cheese Muffins

When Brad has a "night meeting", I try to do something easy with the kids for dinner, but I'm not one for picking up fast food (as if we had any out our direction, anyway). I try to plan for leftovers, but Pinterest has got me pinning all kinds of "lunch" foods. You know, foods that the kids and I would love that are fast and easy, but that Brad wouldn't consider quite up to "dinner" standards. That's how I came about making these muffins. I wanted to try them for dinner and then have some left over to send in lunches. They were perfect! The kids really liked them.

Ham and Cheese Muffins
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup diced ham
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated (I used sharp cheddar)

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour 12 regular muffin tins. In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the ham and cheese. Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix. Spoon into each of the prepared muffin tins approximately 3/4 full. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and let cool.

Adapted from PORK: BE INSPIRED

Family Rating:
Brad: N/A
Jordan: ***
Phoebe: *****
Eli: ****
Overall Family Rating: 12/15

Egg and Ham Biscuit Sandwiches

This was one of those meals that Brad and I were lukewarm about, but the kids loved. I'm going to make it again, but add Tabasco sauce to the eggs and cheese.

Egg and Ham Biscuit Sandwiches
8 eggs
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (I didn't have this so I used half-and-half)
Dash salt
Dash pepper
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 of an 8 oz tub chive and onion cream cheese, cubed
8 thin slices of ham
8 large biscuits (I used a pkg of Pillsbury Grand Biscuits)

Prepare biscuits according to package directions. Heat ham in the microwave. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until almost set. Stir in cream cheese. Cook and stir until completely set. Split each biscuit in half. Top each bottom half with two slices of ham followed by some of the eggs. Top with biscuit tops and enjoy.

Recipe from REAL MOM KITCHEN

Family Rating:
Brad: **
Jordan: **
Eli: *****
Phoebe: *****
Overall Family Rating: 12/20

Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole:
1 tube crescent rolls
1 lb. breakfast sausage, browned
1 can diced green chilies
6-8 eggs
1 1/2-2 cups grated Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
a good glug of half-and-half or milk
salt & pepper

In a 9x13 inch pan, spread the crescent rolls over the bottom and smoosh the seams together. Pour sausage and green chilies over the top and top with cheese. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and salt and pepper (sometimes I put cayenne or Cajun seasonings or Julios in too) and stir together. Pour over cheese and sausage. Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes or until eggs are set and a little brown on top.

* I usually only make a half recipe and save the extra sausage for another casserole.

Family Rating:
Brad: ***
Jordan: ***
Eli: ****
Phoebe: ****
Overall Family Rating: 14/20