Recipes tagged with « Make-Ahead »
Sausage Croissant Bake
Savory croissants toasted till slightly crisp meet crumbled pork sausage browned well. Caramelized onions and garlic folded in, layered with sharp aged cheddar and melty provolone. Floating in a rich custard of eggs with cream, milk, and a touch of whole grain mustard for bite. Make ahead friendly thanks to an overnight soak step. Bakes into a golden top with bubbling cheese, resting into neat slices with herbs and optional heat. A hybrid breakfast dish with twisted ingredients and flexible prep times to keep kitchen sane.
Chicken Ranch Pinwheels
Cream cheese base mixed with a dry herb blend swapped for Italian seasoning, shredded cheddar-jack cheese replaced with smoked gouda. Sour cream instead of milk for creaminess. Smoked turkey in place of bacon, adds savory depth without overpowering. Folded together with diced scallions, diced cooked chicken, and a dash of hot sauce for a subtle tang. Spread thinly and rolled tightly in flour tortillas. Chill on plastic wrap will firm up the texture for clean slicing. Cut pinwheels about 1 inch thick, removing uneven ends to keep plating neat. Great for make-ahead, finger food, or party trays. Refrigerate to let flavors mingle and hold shape. Practical, no-fuss appetizer with layered tastes and contrasting textures.
Yogurt Fruit Squares
Oat and digestive biscuit base baked briefly until golden, topped with a set fruit and yogurt layer thickened with gelatin. Cooling and resting critical for clean cuts. Use berry or tropical purée depending on harvest or freezer stash. Honey swapped for maple syrup for earthiness and better texture binding. Greek yogurt gives richer tang and creaminess. Chill time guides gel set, watch consistency not clock. Double purée batch, one reserved cold for drizzle, adds brightness and contrast. Pick fruit with natural acidity to balance dairy richness. Ideal to prep ahead, saves last-minute stress, store covered to avoid fridge odors mixing.
Endives Stuffed Eggs Bacon
Eggs poached to firm tender, diced crisp bacon, crunchy bread cubes pan toasty in bacon fat; creamy tangy mustard-mayo mix binds celery freshness and snipped herbs. Endives split to hold generous pockets. Cold or near room temp plate. Simple swap turkey bacon, rye bread cubes. Watch eggs timing to avoid overcook. Quick sear bacon, save fat for toasties adds punch and texture contrast. Balance savory crunch with smooth egg filling. Perfect for a make-ahead starter or light snack.