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This satisfying spring quiche is terrific for brunch, Easter dinner, or a breakfast-for-dinner weeknight meal. The quiche will set completely as it cools, and you’ll be left with a perfectly silky slice. Freeze for up to 2 months. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Transfer to the freezer to chill for 30 minutes. Line the pastry with aluminum foil, pressing into the corners and edges. Fill to the top with baking weightssugar, dried beans, or rice....

A delicious, cheesy breakfast casserole that feeds a crowd. This is one of those times. This ham and asparagus strata is basically a breakfast casserole, taken up a notch or two. Elise Bauer It feeds a crowd. you might easily make ahead. Leftovers (if you have them, which I seriously doubt) will reheat beautifully for days. Elise Bauer Place in oven and bake until lightly toasted, about 7 to 8 minutes....

On days like these, nothing is more comforting than this ham and white bean soup. (Well, maybe some fuzzy woolen slippers, but it’s possible for you to’t eat those!) Why is it that some stews and soups improve the next day? Elise Bauer I think it’s because the flavors from the beans, ham, and vegetables have time to blend. The starch from the beans settles more into the broth making the soup thicker and more stew-like too....

Make-ahead ham and cheese breakfast casserole! Just bread, cheese, tomatoes, ham, eggs, and milk. No matter what you call it, this hearty make-ahead breakfast has everything going for it! Sheryl Julian Pour some eggs whisked with milk over top, then send it to the fridge overnight. What happens as the casserole sits is like magic. The bread absorbs all the liquid, like a sponge. Sheryl Julian When baked, the top forms a delicious eggy crust while the middle stays soft and chewy....

A delicious weeknight meal that’s comfort food at its best. What happens when pasta meets up with a mozzarella and Parmesan-loaded white sauce tossed with chopped ham and herbs? Belly-warming, rich, cheesy magic. Elise Bauer There are times when all we need is a big bowl of comfort. That is exactly what were making here with this ham and cheese pasta bake. I made this ham and cheese pasta the other day and sent it home with my parents....

Plus, the recipe is easy to make! Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Sunday breakfasts are a favorite activity around here. What Ham to Use in This Recipe This recipe is so versatile. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Use chopped leftover ham, a diced ham steak, or a package of pre-diced ham. In a pinch, you might use deli ham, but only if it’s thickly sliced. Rinse in cold water to stop cooking....

This hearty soup is ideal for a chilly day and can put a leftover ham bone to great use. Is there anything better on a cold winter day than a big bowl of hearty ham and potato soup? True, there is some close competition fromwhite bean and ham soup. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Come to think about it, they’re both great! The Best Potatoes for This Soup For this recipe, I’m using Russet potatoes....

It’s one of those feed-a-lot-of-people comfort food salads that makes you look forward to leftovers. ), eat it plain, or add it to macaroni. Then add something for crunch (celery and/or bell peppers) and mayo to bind it. Elise Bauer Photos updated; recipe first published 2010. Can You Freeze Ham Salad? We don’t recommend freezing prepared ham salad because the mayonnaise can separate as it defrosts. Elise Bauer Taste and add cayenne, salt and black pepper to taste....

Stocking zesty egg bites in the freezer is the quickest and most delicious way to streamline busy mornings. Lets face it:no onewants to cook after entertaining a crowd! Scallions are the perfect complement to the salty ham since theyre much milder than regular onions. Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder Plus, they cook a whole lot faster. That said, if you dont have access to a blender, never fear! After filling each muffin tin, bake the egg bites at 325F until just set....

Warm, creamy, filling soup with russet potatoes, fresh leeks, and chopped ham. What to do with leftover Easter ham? you’ve got the option to choose to add the extra cream or not. Sally Vargas Experiment as well with herbs or added cheeses. Suggestions from readers include using coriander (cilantro) instead of parsley, or adding some shredded Gouda. Add chicken broth, potatoes and white pepper. Sally Vargas Bring to a boil over medium high heat....

This easy hamburger and macaroni recipe will be there for you any night of the week. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Rachael Ray has nothing on my mother. We even have a special name for itHMO (Hamburger Macaroni Onions). Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer My father gets a song in his voice when he announces that we’re having HMO for dinner. So it takes less than half an hour to make....

Do you like beef stroganoff? Hamburger stroganoff is a great way to enjoybeef stroganoffbut without breaking the bank. Instead of using strips of top sirloin, we use ground beef. Elise Bauer First, get ground chuck. More muscle action equals more flavor, and a tougher cut of meat. Grinding the meat tenderizes it, but the flavor is still there. Elise Bauer Second, take the time to properlybrownthe meat. In other words, don’t stir it!...