12 Days of Christmas in NM #9

Tonight is our "Christmas Eve". I had quite a few eggs to use up before our 2 week trip so our supper was actually "breakfast".

To go along with the bacon and eggs I made "Green-Chili Grits".

2 TB butter

1 medium onion, chopped

2 C water

1/2 C grits

1/2 C cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp chili powder

1 TB parsley flakes

1 tsp cilantro flakes

2 eggs, beaten

2 whole roasted green chiles ( I used frozen ) seeded, and coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or spray a casserole dish ( I used iron skillet ). Saute' onions in butter until translucent. In another saucepan, boil water, stir in grits, and cook (stirring occasionally) for 30 minutes. (For instant grits, follow package directions). When grits are thick and have a creamy texture, add sauteed onions and remaining ingredients. Stir until well mixed. Pour mixture into dish and bake for 80 minutes or until set.

Recipe was found in this cute little cookbook.

Peanut Butter and Sunflower Seed Granola

The house  reeks is smelling like PB at the moment as I just made my second batch of PB/sunflower seed granola. Actually, this is the second time EVER that I've made any type of granola. I've researched recipes before, but most of the "good" ones had a looooong list of expensive ingredients. Wasn't sure if I was ready to make that plunge in our budget. :S

This recipe, however, is simple and pretty cheap to make. I've already eaten it twice for breakfast with a sliced banana and a little milk. Bought some vanilla yogurt yesterday to try with it later. :)

PB and Sunflower Seed Granola

2 cups of oats

1/4 cup of sunflower seeds

6 TB of organic PB

4 TB of raw honey

2 TB of coconut oil

In a medium mixing bowl combine oats and sunflower seeds. Set aside. In a small saucepan heat the PB, honey, and coconut oil just until melted and smooth. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir well. Spread on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in a 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally  Allow to cool completely in pan before removing to storage container. Enjoy!!

( recipe idea/adapted from pbfingers.com )

Potato Pancakes with Avocado Mash & Eggs

Tried this recipe earlier today and it was a winner with the Hubby! :)

1 1/4 pounds shredded baking potatoes

1 grated onion

4 eggs

2 avocados

salt

pepper

olive oil

hot sauce (optional)

Place the shredded potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze to remove any moisture. Transfer to a bowl and stir in grated onion, 1 TB olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 TB olive oil over medium heat. Divide the potato mixture into 4 mounds in the skillet and pat into 4-inch pancakes. Cover with a sheet of foil and cook, turning once and adding 1 more TB olive oil, until browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter. In the same skillet, cook 4 eggs sunny-side up with 1 TB olive oil for about 1 minute. Mash the flesh from the avocados and season with salt. Top each pancake with some avocado, an egg and hot sauce ( if desired ).

YIELD: 4 servings

(recipe taken from Oct. 2010 issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray )