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Epic Bacon Croque Madame Pizza

August 16, 2017 By Aly 8 Comments

This Epic Bacon Croque Madame Pizza is the ultimate brunch pizza with layers of bacon, ham and cheese baked to perfection. To amp up the croque factor, let’s take it over the top and bake a sunny side up egg (or a few) on it!

We are nearing the end of #BaconMonth and that calls for a recipe that delivers big on bacon and this Epic Bacon Croque Madame Pizza definitely delivers!

Yes, you heard that right – a Bacon Packed Croque Madame Pizza. I could have gone the traditional route and added a slice (or four) of bacon into a traditional croque madame (or even croque monsieur) but I figured, why not take it into pizza form and have it be the perfect brunch pizza or when you want breakfast for dinner….

Bacon and Egg Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

August 9, 2017 By Aly 11 Comments

It’s all about the bacon in this comforting Bacon and Egg Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. This easy breakfast casserole comes togehter with just a few ingredients and can even be made ahead – perfect for weekend brunch!

This week’s #BaconMonth recipe is a comfort food classic but with a bit of a twist – Bacon and Egg Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole….

Bacon Wrapped Sweet Pepper Poppers #BaconMonth

August 2, 2017 By Aly 4 Comments

Bacon Wrapped Sweet Pepper Poppers are a delicious bite for your favorite party, bbq or tailgate. Bacon is wrapped around cheesy stuffed mini sweet peppers and crisped to perfection for a delicious appetizer!

It’s hard to believe that #BaconMonth has arrived and I have a super simple and flavorful recipe for you today that your friends and family will love – Bacon Wrapped Sweet Pepper Poppers.

I have a confession – I have been withholding these scrumptious bacon bites from you for some time. I first made them during the holidays as an alternative to jalapeno poppers. Sometimes you never know the spice level that your guests can handle and while I often make jalapeno poppers inspired by an old Pioneer Woman recipe from her first cookbook, I decided to take it in a new direction when I spotted some gorgeous mini bell peppers in the grocery store. …

Lemon Baked Blintzes with Summer Berry Compote #BrunchWeek

May 13, 2017 By Aly 5 Comments

These Lemon Baked Blintzes with Summer Berry Compote is a showstopper dish for your next weekend brunch. Lemon ricotta filling is baked between two layers of blintz batter and drizzled with a citrus laced summer berry compote.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

We are on the last day of #BrunchWeek and I hope you entered the giveaway. If you haven’t – head over there now, enter quickly and then come back because you are going to LOVE today’s recipe.

While I’m so sad to see #BrunchWeek end, I am excited to share my favorite recipe of this year’s #BrunchWeek with you. I have a recipe that I have been obsessing over for some time. I first saw the Barefoot Contessa make these baked blintzes on a show of hers eons ago and it was filed in that “I’ll get to it” memory bank where I have a slew of recipes mentally bookmarked. However when BrunchWeek comes around, I always want a showstopper recipe or two like my Chile Relleno Quiche, Croque Madame Muffins, Mexican Chocolate French Toast with Spiced Blackberry Syrup, or my favorite Cheesy Breakfast Burgers. This recipe is definitely a weekend brunch showstopper. These Lemon Blintzes with Summer Berry Compote are so easy to make but will have your family and friends swooning at first bite….

Spinach Artichoke and Asparagus Strata #BrunchWeek

May 8, 2017 By Aly 17 Comments

This scrumptious Spinach Artichoke and Asparagus Strata is the perfect brunch casserole, perfect for Mother’s Day or weekend brunch. Packed with layers of fresh veggies, cheese and bread in a flavorful egg custard, this breakfast strata will be a hit with your friends and family.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

I am so excited that we are kicking off #BrunchWeek today. It is one of my favorite community blogger events and this is my 4th year getting a chance to play with some of my favorite food bloggers. Who doesn’t love brunch, right? This year’s #BrunchWeek has some new sponsors including Michigan Asparagus. So, to kick it off, I knew I wanted to incorporate some delicious spring asparagus in my recipe. To go with, I wanted to also make sure to add a bit of cheese (my fridge is packed with Cabot cheese for days – I love using it in recipes). I was marinating on ideas for brunch that I haven’t tried here before and I have been obsessed with the flavors of spinach and artichoke lately. I thought – what if we take that combo and add some crisp spring asparagus and sharp cheddar cheese and bake it in a perfect breakfast casserole. A few tinkerings with this recipe and this Spinach Artichoke and Asparagus Strata is ready for the #BrunchWeek brunch table. …