Apple Fritters

I love reading recipe blogs to get ideas of new things to make.  When I saw this recipe for Apple Fritters from Buns in My Oven, I knew I had to try it.  Apple Fritters are one of my favorite things, and these did not disappoint.  I also love Blueberry Fritters, so I had to try it with blueberries too.  I can't wait to try these with Raspberries.

• Oil
• 1 Cup THRIVE Apple Chips or THRIVE Blueberries
• 1 Cup Flour
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/4 C. Sugar
• 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp. THRIVE Whole Egg Powder
• 2 Tbsp. Water
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 Cup Sugar
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon

Place 2-3 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot.  Heat to 375 degrees over medium heat.  Place Apples or Blueberries in a small bowl and stir in a small amount of water to rehydrate the fruit and set aside.  Mix flour, baking powder, 1/4 C. sugar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and salt.  Combine and egg powder and water and beat together.  Stir the eggs and the milk into the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth.  Drain any excess water from the fruit.  If you are using apples, stir lemon juice into the apples.  Combine the fruit with the batter.  When the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil.  Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.  Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate.  After a few minutes, toss the fritters in 1/4 C. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. 

Sausage and Egg Casserole

I love breakfast, but my favorite time to eat breakfast food is at dinner time.  Here is one of my favorite Breakfast Casseroles that is so easy to make from your TRHIVE food.

• 1 1/2 Cups THRIVE Sausage Crumbles
• 1/2 Cup THRIVE Green Chili Peppers (optional)
• 7-9 Slices White Bread
• Butter
• 2 Cups grated Monetery Jack Cheese 
• or THRIVE Monterey Jack Cheese (rehydrated)
• 2 Cups grated Cheddar Cheese 
• or THRIVE Cheddar Cheese (rehydrated)
• 2 Cups Milk
• 3/4 Cups Water
• 6 Tbsp THRIVE Whole Egg Powder
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard

In a small bowl add hot water to the Sausage Crumbles until they are covered.  Stir and set aside.  In another small bowl add hot water to the Green Chili Peppers and set aside.

Remove the crust from the bread and butter one side of each slice.  Place the bread, butter side down, in a 9x13 pan.  Make sure the bottom of the pan is covered with no big gaps.

Grate your cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the bread.  Drain any excess waster from the sausage and sprinkle it on top of the cheese.  Then drain any extra water from the green chili peppers and sprinkle on top of the casserole.

Place the milk, water, egg powder, salt, oregano, paprika, pepper, powder, and mustard in a blender and blend well.  Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.  Cover well and place in the fridge overnight.

In the morning, preheat the over to 350 degrees.  Uncover your casserole and bake for 50-60 minutes.  Make sure the center of your casserole has set.  It will be puffy and the edges should be golden brown.  Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.  The casserole will settle as it cools.  Cut into squares and serve.

Adapted from Overnight Sausage and Egg Casserole from one of my
favorite recipe blogs - http://www.ourbestbites.com/

My Favorite Cornbread

• 2 eggs (or THRIVE Whole Egg Powder - 2 Tbsp egg powder + 4 Tbsp water)
• 2 cups milk (or 3 1/2 Tbsp THRIVE Non-Fat Powdered Milk + 2 cups water)
• 1 cup melted butter or margarine
• 2 cups sugar (THRIVE Sugar)
• 2 cups flour (THRIVE White Flour)
• 2 cups corn meal (THRIVE Cornmeal - It is seriously the best and makes a difference in your bread)
• 2 tsp. baking powder (THRIVE Baking Powder - Great for your long-term storage)
• pinch of salt

Preheat your oven to 350`.  In a large bowl, beat the eggs and milk.  Add melted butter and mix.  Add all of the dry ingredients and mix until all the lumps are gone.  Pour into a greased 9x13 glass dish.  If you want, you can sprinkle the top with 1-2 Tbsp of sugar.  After it is cooked, this creates a yummy layer of sugar crystals that your kids will love.  Bake for 30-40 minutes, until it is golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

This recipe comes from my dear friend Diana at www.grocerycents.blogspot.com