Before you know it, the spring storms will be through delivering this year’s unusually strong punch and it will just be hot, hot, hot in the kitchen. In my house in summer, I feel like I’m baking before I even start cooking!
A couple of days ago I lost my shade tree, so this year may prove even more brutal. In anticipation of this possibility, I’ve been playing with some simple microwave recipes that will keep me out of the heat as much as possible.
This Left Over French Fry Breakfast Casserole takes less than 10 minutes in the microwave AND it gives me another reason not to finish all the fries on my plate. I’m calling it a breakfast casserole because it contains ham and eggs, but it is hearty enough to serve for dinner.
Left Over French Fry Breakfast Casserole
Makes 4 – 6 Servings
Olive oil spray
1 8 oz package diced ham
1/2 cup Creole mix fresh chopped green peppers, herbs, and onions
1 1/2 – 2 cups left over french fries, cubed
4 eggs
1 tbsp water
Sprinkle of salt
Sprinkle of pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Spray a pie pan with olive oil spray. Place ham, creole mix, and fries in pan. Stir together. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. While mixture is in microwave, break eggs into small bowl, add water, and stir briskly with fork to mix yolks and whites until uniform. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper.
Remove mixture from microwave. Pour eggs over mixture, and stir. Once mixed, cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir. Microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove pan from microwave. Stir in cheese and press top with back of spoon to make the top level. Let stand for 1 minute. Serve hot.
I make this using 96% fat free ham and ingredients that contain no gluten. It can be easily adapted to fit your eating plan. Later today, I’m going to try a version using left over gyro and Feta cheese in place of the ham, Cheddar, and Mozzarella.
Have another version you’d like for me to try? Submit it below and I’ll let you know how it turns out!