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Easy Easter brunch with a pantry punchThe ingredients for an easy weekend breakfast or a special Easter brunch may be in your pantry right now. Holidays are the perfect time to sprinkle additional creativity or fresh new thinking into meals for family and friends and--by using staples like pancake mix, syrup and instant mashed potatoes in unexpected ways--you can craft new and delicious dishes sure to make everyone smile. For more creative recipes and ideas, visit www.hungryjack.com. Spicy Candied Bacon
1/2 pound extra-thick cut bacon, about 6 slices
Heat oven to 375 F. Line 15- by 10-inch baking pan with foil. Lay bacon slices on foil. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl. Remove from oven. Tilt pan to drain. Pat bacon with paper towel. Combine syrup, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and pepper in small bowl. Drizzle evenly over bacon slices. Bake 5 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove to wire rack. Cool 5 minutes. Yield: 6 slices. Good Morning Granola
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Heat oven to 350 F. Combine oats, almonds, coconut, wheat germ, salt and cinnamon in large bowl. Combine oil, syrup and brown sugar in another bowl. Pour over oat mixture. Toss until well coated. Spread evenly in 13- by 9-inch pan. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in dried fruit. Store in airtight container at room temperature. Yield: 5 cups. Ham, Egg and Cheese Pizza
Crust: Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Filling: 3 large eggs
For crust: Heat oven to 425 F. Coat 12-inch pizza pan with no-stick cooking spray. Combine pancake mix, Parmesan cheese, dry mustard and onion powder in medium bowl, stirring until blended. Stir in water and olive oil until dough forms. Press dough onto bottom of prepared pan to form a crust, building up outside edge to form a rim. Bake 7 minutes. For filling: Whisk eggs, sour cream, Dijon mustard, dill and salt in medium bowl. Stir in cheese and green onions. Pour over hot crust, spreading evenly. Toss ham to separate pieces. Sprinkle evenly over egg mixture. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until egg mixture is set in center. Cool 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired. Yield: 8 servings. Pancake Breakfast Sandwich
Pancakes: Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Eggs: 1 tablespoon butter
For pancakes: Coat griddle or skillet with no-stick cooking spray. Heat griddle or skillet on medium heat (350 F). Whisk pancake mix, water and syrup in medium bowl. Stir in cheese, potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook sausage patties as directed on package. Pour 2 tablespoons batter on griddle, spreading batter to make a 3-inch circle or by using 3-inch pancake molds, coated with no-stick cooking spray. Repeat to make 7 more pancakes. Cook 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn. Cook second side 2 minutes. For eggs: Melt butter in large skillet. Add red pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute. Whisk eggs and salt in small bowl. Pour into skillet with peppers. Cook slightly, then shape into four 3-inch circles about the same size as the pancakes and sausage. Place one pancake on plate. Top with cooked sausage patty, egg and another pancake to make breakfast sandwich. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 more sandwiches. Yield: 4 servings. *TIP: If using pre-made sausage patties, flatten slightly into 3-inch rounds, if necessary.
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