“I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Mitch Albom
The role of mothers in shaping their daughters' and sons' lives is unsurpassed. Mothers teach us to love, be strong, be confident, persist, live life to its fullest, and be the best we can be. So this Mother's Day give her a gift from your heart - your undivided time to make it an extra special day she'll treasure. Kick it off with these heavenly ideas for a mouthwatering brunch!
Prosciutto and Parmesan Egg Cups
Recipe courtesy of the American Egg Board and “Joy the Baker”
Total time: 34-36 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
12 pieces thinly sliced prosciutto
6 slices tomato
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
6 large eggs
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 350 F.
Line muffin pan with six cupcake liners. Drape two slices prosciutto in each cup over liner, ensuring there are no holes for egg to sneak through.
Place one tomato slice in each cup. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan atop each tomato. Crack one egg into each cup. Sprinkle each with fresh cracked black pepper, to taste.
Bake 14-16 minutes, or until eggs are cooked as desired. Top with chives.
Cool 5 minutes before serving warm.
Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
Servings: 12
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (20 ounces) French bread, cubed, divided
1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling
9 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar, plus additional (optional)
2 tablespoons milk, plus additional (optional)
Spray 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In baking dish, add 10 ounces cubed French bread in bottom of dish. Pour apple filling over bread. Top with remaining cubed French bread. Set aside.
In medium bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.
Cover with aluminum foil and chill overnight.
Heat oven to 325 F.
Remove foil and bake 50-60 minutes.
Let cool 10-15 minutes.
In small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk. Add additional, if needed, until pourable glaze is reached. Drizzle over casserole before serving.