Easy Breakfast Recipe: Hashbrown Egg Bake

I really love a good breakfast on the weekends, but don’t want to spend my entire morning in the kitchen. This recipe combines  some of my favorite breakfast ingredients together in one simple dish, and can be ready in 20 minutes or less.  Another factor that really draws me to a recipe is the freedom to substitute or add ingredients that I have on hand. With just over five ingredients, this recipe is one that any home cook can master! I made this for my husband last Sunday and served it with a fruit salad that he threw together. It was a great meal that we fixed together and enjoyed while watching a football game. This recipe serves two people comfortably, but feel free to double it or triple it as needed!

Ingredients

• 1/2 package Reser’s Refrigerated Hash Browns (approx. 3 cups)
  
• 1/4 sweet, white onion
• 1/2 bell pepper, any color
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 Tbs. butter
• Salsa-for garnish

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Using a cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Dice the onion and the bell pepper into medium-sized pieces and transfer to skillet. Sauté until vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

2.  Add the potatoes, and fry until browned and crisp. Crack the eggs on top of the cooked potato and vegetable mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.  Bake for ten minutes or until the egg whites are set.

3.  Using a metal spatula, divide into servings  and garnish with your favorite salsa. Be sure that everyone gets at least one egg.

Tips:

• Feel free to add ingredients to this recipe. Chorizo, mushrooms,  or bacon pieces would be a welcome addition!
• Don’t be shy with the garnishes; green onion, sour cream, hot sauce, and more cheese are other great options.
• Be sure to use a cast iron skillet for this meal, so that you can transfer it from the stove to the oven with ease.

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“What’s for Dinner” Contest: Final Week!

Wow, school starts next week for most kids!  Back-to-school means back-to-a-structured routine and kids walking in the door asking, “What’s for dinner?”

We’d like to make the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma a little easier.

It’s the final week of our “What’s for Dinner” back-to-school giveaway.  Vote in our “What’s for Dinner” poll and be automatically entered to win a “Reser’s Baked Dinner” prize pack. This week, two lucky people (picked at random) will get to taste our savory and delicious new Baked Sides and Dinners. MMMM…Baked Hash Brown Casserole anyone?

Head over to our Facebook page to vote on the last “What’s for Dinner” poll question! The final two Winners will be selected on Thursday and announced on our Facebook Page! Prize packs will be shipped out the following Monday for the winners to enjoy with their families. This is the last week of the contest, so be sure to answer the poll question for one more chance to win! Good Luck!

Prize Pack will include:

• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Dinners
• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Sides
• Recipe Ideas
• 1 surprise gift

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It’s Week 2 of the “What’s for Dinner” Contest!

It’s week 2 of our “What’s for Dinner” back-to-school giveaway.  There’s still time for you to win a Dinner Prize Pack filled with Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Dinners and Sides.

The average American family spends less than 30 minutes making dinner. Reser’s can cut that time to only 7 minutes. Just pop one of our delicious Baked Dinners into the microwave and you can take all the credit for the ‘home-baked’ taste!

Vote in our “What’s for Dinner” poll and be automatically entered to win a “Reser’s Baked Dinner” prize pack. Each week, two lucky people (picked at random) will get to taste our savory and delicious new Baked Sides and Dinners. MMMM…Baked Mac & Cheese anyone? Head over to our Facebook page to vote on this week’s “What’s for Dinner” poll question! Winners will be selected the Thursday of each week and announced on the Blog! Prize packs will be shipped out the following Monday for the winners to enjoy with their families. Good luck everyone!

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Prize Pack will include:

• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Dinners
• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Sides
• Recipe Ideas
• 1 Surprise gift

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Add Mexican Flair To Dinner This Week With Tortilla Pie!

Who says pie has to be sweet? After trying this recipe, you will have a new outlook on this typically “dessert-only” item.  One of my favorite cuisines is Mexican, and whenever I can incorporate ingredients that are Latin-Inspired, I jump at the chance. This simple recipe calls for a few staple ingredients, but allows for you to substitute or add ingredients based on what you have in your pantry and fridge. A versatile recipe is very important to me when I’m cooking, because who wants to make a special trip to the store for one or two items? This recipe allows for creativity and wiggle room, because no two home cooks have the exact same ingredients at home.

The following recipe includes the ingredients that I use for this dish, but feel free to make this recipe your own based on the tastes of your family.

Tortilla Pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

-1 pack Reser’s Baja Cafe Flour Tortillas-10″

-1 cup salsa, such as Reser’s Baja Cafe Medium Original Salsa

-3 tablespoons olive oil

-1lb. ground beef

-1 medium onion, chopped

-1 jalapeño, chopped, seeds and ribs removed

-2 tablespoons tomato paste

-3 garlic cloves, minced

-2 teaspoons  ground cumin

- 1 can yellow corn, drained

-1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Optional items, for garnish:

-Sour cream

-Cilantro leaves

-Avocado slices

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using either a tart pan, or a 9″ springform pan, turn the removable bottom upside down and brush both the bottom and inside of the pan with 1 tablespoon  olive oil.

Step 2: In a large non-stick pan, heat oil over medium. Add onion, jalapeño, cumin, and garlic. Cook until the onion and jalapeño have softened, approximately 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and salsa, raise heat to medium-high, and add the ground beef. Cook, making sure to break up the meat with a spoon until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in corn and black beans until well-incorporated.

Step 3: Place a tortilla in the oiled pan, and spread evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the beef mixture. Top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and top with another tortilla. Continue layering until the filling is gone, approximately two more layers. Top with  last tortilla, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake pie for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.

Step 4: Using a wide spatula, lift pie from bottom of pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve!

Serving Suggestion:

Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream, cilantro leaves, and avocado slices. Enjoy!

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