The "Breakfast" thread

We stopped at Country Cousins again on way to fabric shop. I ordered something (Belgium waffle) I’ve never ordered out before and was not disappointed. The country sausage was good and eggs were an afterthought. Nancy ordered a vegetarian omelette and loved it.

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VBREFEREE said:
Oatmeal with blueberries and raisins was what I had this morning. That is on the menu about once a week. Eggs are my go-to most of the time for breakfast. usually scrambled or over easy. Breakfast burritos are a big favorite, as are biscuits and gravy.
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I had biscuits and gravy the other morning from a supermarket in Waco Ohio, I occasionally stop there for breakfast, and often stop there for sandwiches and pizza slices. Their breakfast casserole is to die for. My wife works nights, so I have to be as quiet as possible in the morning while getting ready for work.
 
Ringo said:
I had biscuits and gravy the other morning from a supermarket in Waco Ohio, I occasionally stop there for breakfast, and often stop there for sandwiches and pizza slices. Their breakfast casserole is to die for. My wife works nights, so I have to be as quiet as possible in the morning while getting ready for work.
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I make a breakfast casserole that I really enjoy. I call it the "Breakfast Bowl" and I have it about once a week. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, smothered in sausage gravy. Especally good when you wake up hungry and want something that will stick to your ribs.

What was a nice find for me was a recipe for a single portion of sausage gravy. I put the sausage patties in the microwave to speed up the process, and season it however you like. I use salt, pepper and paprika. This has been a real blessing because my wife and I don't agree on how much sausage and how much spice should be included. This way I can make it how I like it whenever I want.

 
VBREFEREE said:
I make a breakfast casserole that I really enjoy. I call it the "Breakfast Bowl" and I have it about once a week. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, smothered in sausage gravy. Especally good when you wake up hungry and want something that will stick to your ribs.

What was a nice find for me was a recipe for a single portion of sausage gravy. I put the sausage patties in the microwave to speed up the process, and season it however you like. I use salt, pepper and paprika. This has been a real blessing because my wife and I don't agree on how much sausage and how much spice should be included. This way I can make it how I like it whenever I want.

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I like that guy! I liked his well-used pan and big old spoon. Got a kick out of the mistakes in the captions, too, LOL!

I've only had biscuits and gravy a handful of times (loved it!) but have never made it. Does the gravy normally take longer than that to make?

Lee
 
QSis said:
I like that guy! I liked his well-used pan and big old spoon. Got a kick out of the mistakes in the captions, too, LOL!

I've only had biscuits and gravy a handful of times (loved it!) but have never made it. Does the gravy normally take longer than that to make?

Lee
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I always keep gravy mixes on hand, much faster. I'm sure there is stuff in them that's bad for you, but, oh well.
 
QSis said:
I've only had biscuits and gravy a handful of times (loved it!) but have never made it. Does the gravy normally take longer than that to make?
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I never really timed it, but my guess would be 5-10 minutes tops. I put the sausage patties in the microwave for two minutes. I cut the sausage up and put in the pan. Add flour and stir. Add milk, stir and let it simmmer. I add the seasoning after I add the milk. It doesn't take long for the whole mixture to start to boil. When it starts bubbling it is ready.
 
This morning I felt ambitious. I made Spanish rice. Nothing fancy, the kind you boil or microwave from a pouch. I made Huevos con chorizo y arroz.

Very simple. I nuke 2 sausage patties and 2 eggs ( I also nuke my scrambled eggs). I cut the sausage into bite size pieces, and add as much rice as you want. I use Frank's Hot Sauce, salt and pepper to season.

Many of the Mexican restaurants in this area have it on their menu. I always liked it, and then it dawned on me "I can make this at home."

Side benefit. I share the Spanish rice with my wife. She likes it too, but plain.
 
My family was from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, home of Quaker Oats, world’s largest cereal plant. There was also National Oats about 3 blocks from my grandparents house. National Oats was bought by Ralston out of St. Lewis. Anyway I grew up eating oat meal and love it. This morning Nancy made a big pot and had mine wit blueberries and maple sirup. The blueberries were from a grower in Burlington, WA and best we had this year. They actually tasted like blueberries.

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I was hungry this morning so I made the Breakfast Bowl casserole. Looks like road kill but turned out great. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, so I have enough for tomorrow as well.

More importantly, I timed how long it takes to make one portion of sausage gravy. I had made bacon for the casserole, so the pan was hot. I added flour, milk, and seasoning, and let it simmer. It took 7 minutes total.
 
VBREFEREE said:
I was hungry this morning so I made the Breakfast Bowl casserole. Looks like road kill but turned out great. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, so I have enough for tomorrow as well.

More importantly, I timed how long it takes to make one portion of sausage gravy. I had made bacon for the casserole, so the pan was hot. I added flour, milk, and seasoning, and let it simmer. It took 7 minutes total.
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Thanks, V!

Re: the Breakfast Bowl - do you layer the eggs and bacon, then top them with biscuits and sausage gravy?

Lee
 
QSis said:
Thanks, V!

Re: the Breakfast Bowl - do you layer the eggs and bacon, then top them with biscuits and sausage gravy?

Lee
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LOL! I am not that careful. I love casseroles, so everything is going to be mixed together. Usually the biscuits are broken up and go in first. Then the eggs, sausage, bacon. Everything is mixed thoroughly, and topped with gravy.

I have a little different version that doesn't use bacon. When I am just making biscuits and gravy, I will put the sausage in the pan and cook with the gravy. It would be the same order. I crumble the biscuits first; then the eggs; and top it all with gravy.

Ugly to look at, but tastes great. Hope you like it.
 
Johnny West said:
My family was from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, home of Quaker Oats, world’s largest cereal plant. There was also National Oats about 3 blocks from my grandparents house. National Oats was bought by Ralston out of St. Lewis. Anyway I grew up eating oat meal and love it. This morning Nancy made a big pot and had mine wit blueberries and maple sirup. The blueberries were from a grower in Burlington, WA and best we had this year. They actually tasted like blueberries.

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This is the Quaker Oats mill in Cedar Rapids. It’s huge.

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