Impress without Stress with Overnight Breakfasts

By Sydney Hill

With the busy holidays coming, we're looking for any extra time. But, many of us might have company coming, too, and we want them to feel well-fed. These are three easy breakfasts that can be prepared the night before. The preparation is easy, too. They will be sure to impress without the stress.

These are breakfasts that I would choose for my birthday breakfasts growing up. I loved (and still do) them so much! Just so you know, the butterscotch bubble loaf is a gooey (and in my opinion more flavorful), version of monkey bread.

Blueberry French Toast

Ingredients:
12 slices white bread, crusts removed (I do 10 pieces and leave the crust on. I can't tell the difference)
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
3/4 cup maple syrup or honey

Sauce: (makes 1 3/4 cups)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place 1/2 in a greased 9 X 13 pan. Cut cream cheese into 1 inch cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and syrup (or honey); mix well and pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 25 to 30 minutes more or until golden brown and center is set.

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add water; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until blueberries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve over french toast. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Optional: melt white chocolate and drizzle over with sauce. Or use buttermilk syrup.

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Butterscotch Bubble Loaf

Ingredients:
24 frozen white dinner rolls
1/2 package (small) butterscotch pudding
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup to 1 cup chopped pecan (optional)

Directions:

Mix the pudding, margarine, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Grease a bundt cake pan. Arrange frozen rolls. Pour pudding mixture over the top, then sprinkle with desired amount of pecans. Let rise, uncovered, overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and serve warm.

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Johnsonville Sunrise Casserole

Ingredients:
2 (12-ounce) packages Johnsonville breakfast sausage links
9 eggs
3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (20-ounce) packages frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced sweet red bell pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 cups salsa or picante sauce, optional

Directions:

Place sausage on a 15 X 10 X 1 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, turning once; Drain and slice into 1/4 inch coins. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the hash browns, sausage, cheese, sweet red pepper and green onions; mix well. Pour into a greased 9 X 13 baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 65-70 minutes, or until set and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa or picante sauce if desired.

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Blueberry French Toast image:
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Butterscotch Bubble Loaf image:
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Johnsonville Sunrise Casserole image:
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Impress without Stress with Overnight Breakfasts

By Sydney Hill

Blueberry French Toast

Butterscotch Bubble Loaf

Johnsonville Sunrise Casserole

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