Christmas Morning Breakfast Menu

Serena, Farm Chick extraordinaire, writes one of my favorite blogs The Farm Chicks. She lives in a gorgeous farmhouse in another part of Washington State. She has a wonderful sense of style and works magic with vintage finds.

I have great cookbook, which Mandi bought for me recently. As soon as I flipped through the pages I knew what I would make for breakfast on Christmas morning.

Christmas morning the girls will wake up in their new, cozy pajamas to the smell of apples and potatoes baking and eager to open their presents. I can’t wait! Christmas with young children is the absolute best!

Christmas Morning Breakfast Menu

~Apple Puff Pancake & Golden Potato Bake~

Apple Puff Pancake
Serves 8

* 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
* 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
* 5 large eggs
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* Dash of salt
* Maple syrup or confectioner’s sugar, for serving

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a 9-inch glass pie plate. Heat in the oven until the butter is melted and bubbly-5 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well and mix in the apple slices. Return to the oven and bake for 2 minutes. Meanwhile combine the eggs, milk, flour, and salt in a blender or food processor and process until frothy-1 minute. Pour over the apple mixture. Bake until the cake is puffed and the center is set-18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup or sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar.

Golden Potato Bake
Serves 12

* 1 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup half-and-half
* 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), melted
* 1/3 cup chopped green onions (optional)
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 10 cups frozen, shredded hash brown potatoes (1 30-ounce bag)
* 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix the sour cream, half-and-half, butter, green onions if using, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring until well combined. Toss the potatoes with the cheese in a large bowl. Pour the sour cream mixture over the potatoes and cheese and mix until combined. Spoon the potato mixture into a 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until golden brown-45 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

 

 

What is on your menu for Christmas morning? Perhaps a little Mimosa?

Or some sweet cinnamon rolls?

Whatever is on your menu, enjoy the magic of the morning.