Breakfast Casserole

This is a dish that I make the night before Christmas. In the morning when we are opening presents, I pop it in the oven. Then when the presents are opened, breakfast is done!

1 bag frozen Hash browns (can use boiled, shredded potatoes also)
1 dozen eggs, beaten and mixed (add salt and pepper if desired)
1 package ham
1 green pepper
2 cups grated cheese

Layer ingredients together. Bake in a greased casserole dish at 325 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Watch for the eggs to be cooked and the cheese melted.

Add your own favorite touches like: crumbled bacon, browned sausage, olives, mushrooms or tomatoes. Make it like your favorite omelet!

Crumb-Topped French Toast

I am thinking about doing this for Christmas breakfast...I'm not sure yet, but this is a really fun breakfast.

1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup cornflake crumbs
8 diagonally-cut slices French bread (about 1 inch thick)
1/4 cup margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 450°.
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well with a wire whisk. Place cornflake crumbs in a shallow dish.
Dip bread slices into milk mixture, and dredge in cornflake crumbs. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, and drizzle with margarine. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 8 servings