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Copycat Starbuck’s Bacon & Gouda Sandwich

July 15, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

Copycat Starbuck’s Bacon & Gouda Sandwich is a toasted bun filled with eggs, crispy bacon and sharp gouda cheese.

My daughter Hailey worked at Starbuck’s for years, so naturally I visited the place often. I normally go for my latte and right now that would be a Triple Shot Venti Non-Fat Cinnamon Dolce Latte…..Yum!

I do enjoy a baked good once in awhile but usually I am there for the coffee drink. I will tell you when Starbuck’s came out with their breakfast sandwiches I tried and loved the Bacon Gouda Sandwich. I knew I would need to recreate this sandwich. Simple ingredients that equal a delicious sandwich.

I found my ciabatta rolls at Sams Cub of all places. And this is one of my money saving tips; buy an item in bulk, the cost will be less and you can do like I do, use half and freeze half for a later use. Enjoy!

Copycat Starbuck’s Bacon & Gouda Sandwich

Rating: 51

Yield: 4 Sandwiches

Copycat Starbuck’s Bacon & Gouda Sandwich

Ingredients

6 eggs
1/4 cup half & half
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
Butter for cooking the eggs
8 slices of bacon, cooked
4 slices of gouda cheese
4 ciabatta rolls, toasted

Instructions

In a bowl, add the eggs, half & half, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. In the same pan, over medium heat, add a pat of butter. Add a circular mold to the pan. Holding down the mold, pour a 1/4 of the egg batter in the mold. Hold the mold for a few seconds so the batter doesn't sneak out the bottom; remove the mold. Once the egg is set, turn over and add a 1/4 cup of the cheese. Cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Do this step 3 more times.
Set the eggs aside. In the same pan, add a pat of butter and place the buns cut side down and toast the buns until lightly browned.
To assemble the sandwich place the bottom of the bun on a plate. Top with the egg portion, top it with 2 slices of bacon. Add the top of the bun, cut in half and it's ready to eat!

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Cook the bacon until crispy.

Use a mold to make the eggs.

Add the gouda cheese and melt it on top of the eggs.

Toast the ciabatta buns in the pan with a pat of butter.

Assemble the sandwich.

Copycat Starbuck’s Bacon & Gouda Sandwich

Cut the sandwich in half.

Love the cheese on this sandwich.

Cheesy & Bacon Goodness

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

July 7, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

Easy to follow and full of nutty and chocolate flavor, Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are sure to please everyone in your family!

This is my first attempt at making granola bars and I must say it was way easier than I anticipated. These are great to have on hand for breakfast or a quick snack. I think kid’s will fall in love with these. The best part is these are made in the microwave! Super simple!

These definitely are healthier than store bought granola bars because natural ingredients such as honey, maple syrup, oats and nuts are used to make these decadent granola bars. No high fructose corn syrup or preservatives, that’s right, NONE. That is what makes Chocolate Chip Granola Bars so special and delicious! Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Yield: 16 Squares

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Ingredients

1/4 cup coconut oil, plus 1 tsp.
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups oatmeal
1 1/4 cups rice cereal
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus 4 tbsp.

Instructions

Add coconut oil, brown sugar, honey and salt to a 2 quart microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute on high power. Stir the mixture. Microwave for another 1 minute and 30 seconds on high power. Blend in vanilla and cinnamon, then add in the oatmeal, rice cereal and pecans. Mix to combine. Firmly press mixture into a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips and press into bars. Transfer to freezer and chill 10 minutes, then remove. Microwave 4 tbsp. of chocolate chips and 1 tsp. coconut oil on high for 30-40 seconds, drizzle this on top of the bars. Place back in freezer for 10 minutes, remove and cut bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Add foil to your pan and coat with butter.

Mix the oatmeal, cereal and nuts into the sauce.

Press the mixture down in the pan.

Press the chocolate chips into the bars.

Drizzle with chocolate.

Cut the bars.

Soft & Chewy granola bars.

You won’t be able to eat just one!

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Love the extra chocolate on top.

Adapted from Cooking Classy.

Cinnamon Sugar Bites

May 29, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

Cinnamon Sugar Bites are a super quick and tasty breakfast item or snack made from refrigerator biscuits.

I tend to buy refrigerator biscuits and crescent rolls when they are on sale. As I was going through my fridge the other day I noticed I had a package of Jr. Biscuits that were due to expire. So, I put my thinking cap on and decided I could use a little something sweet to tide me over before dinner.

I love recipes that only include a few ingredients and ingredients that most people have on hand. I chose cinnamon, sugar and butter and came up with Cinnamon Sugar Bites.

You cut the biscuits into fourths, dip them in butter and then smother the pieces into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the pieces into a baking dish, bake and in no time at all you have a delicious snack or breakfast item. It’s hard to eat just one, I ate almost half of them! 🙂

Enjoy!

Cinnamon Sugar Bites

Rating: 51

Yield: 6 Servings

Cinnamon Sugar Bites

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 (12-oz.) can Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Jr. Golden Layers® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease 1 round baking dish or 8x4-inch loaf pan (do not use dark-coated pan).
In small shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
In a small shallow bowl, add the butter and microwave for about 30 seconds until fully melted.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits; cut each into quarters. Dip each quarter into melted margarine; roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Arrange in greased pan. Pour the left over butter over the top of the dish.
Bake at 400°F. for 18 to 25 minutes. Cool 2 minutes. Loosen edges; remove from pan. Place on serving plate. Serve warm.
Adapted from Pillsbury

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Cut the biscuits in fourths.

Dip each piece in butter.

Dip each piece in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Arrange all the pieces in a baking dish.

Fresh out of the oven.

Cinnamon Sugar bites

Lots of cinnamon & sugar.

Cinnamon Sugar Bites

Doughy Goodness

Honey Lime Fruit Kebabs

May 6, 2014 by Kay 2 Comments

Honey Lime Fruit Kebabs will become a fast favorite for kids and adults alike. The perfect way to incorporate more fruit into your day.

Hey Everybody! Happy Hump Day!

My idea for posting this recipe today is two fold. First, it’s a great way to involve kids in helping in the kitchen and second, Honey Lime Fruit Kebabs would be a great addition to a Mother’s Day Breakfast or Brunch. Even better, let the kids make the Honey Lime Fruit Kebabs for Mom, she will love it!

I will admit, I don’t get enough fruit in my daily diet. Honey Lime Fruit Kebabs really make me want to eat more fruit. I like the combination of fruit and the honey lime glaze is just down right delicious.

Enjoy!

Honey Lime Fruit Kebabs

Rating: 41

Yield: 12 to 15 Skewers

Honey Lime Fruit Kebabs

Ingredients

1 pint strawberries
1 pineapple, peeled and cored
1 lb. grapes
Wooden skewers
3 tbsp. honey
2 small or 1 large lime
½ tsp. poppy seeds

Instructions

Wash the strawberries and cut the tops off. If the strawberries are very large, cut them in half, otherwise leave them whole.
Cut the pineapple into large chunks.
Wash the grapes and remove them from the stems.
Take the wooden skewers and line them with the fresh fruit, in any order you like. Set the skewers aside.
In a bowl, add the honey, the zest of the limes, the juice of the limes and the poppy seeds. Stir to combine.
Drizzle the honey mixture over the fruit kebabs and serve.

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