Enjoy The Benefits Of Breakfast—For Dinner (NAPSA)—The next time you’re wondering what’s for supper—and you're the one who has to make it—you may want to wake up to the tasty idea of having breakfast for dinner. All too often, breakfast is eaten on the run in the morning. Have breakfast in the evening and you can turn it into a fun, relaxing and nutritious way to wind down a busy day. Wake up dinner with a savory ham or sausage breakfaststrata. busy home cooks many advan- 7 ounces Jones Ham Steak tional supper. Such popular breakfast dishes as omelets, pancakes and French toast are easy to prepare and offer a great way to incorporate beneficial ingredients. For example, use nutrient-rich fresh fruits and veggies, and pump up the protein by adding breakfast meats like sausage, bacon or ham into yourdish. “Whether you prefer sweet or savory, breakfast is a great meal option anytime of the day,” explained Jones Dairy Farm President Philip Jones. “Since most morning dishes are made up of basic ingredients you already into %-inch pieces % cup dried cranberries 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese or shredded Cheddar cheese 6 large eggs (or 3 eggs and 3 egg whites) 2 cups whole milk orlight cream Breakfast for dinner offers tages over preparing a more tradi- have on hand, breakfast for din- ner is a quick, easy and popular supper solution.” For example, here’s a delicious breakfast recipe hearty enough for dinner that can even be made a day in advance. Ham, Smoked Gouda and MushroomStrata (Serves 8) 1 tablespoon butter 4 ouncessliced mixed exotic mushrooms % cup choppedshallots or onion 4 cups cubed bread of choice (about 6 small slices) or Jones Ham Slices, cut Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushroomsandshallots; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates. Arrange bread cubes in a greased or buttered 13- x 9inch baking dish; top with layers of the mushroom mixture, ham, cranberries and cheese. Whisk eggs in a large bow]; whisk in milk. Pour mixture evenly overall. Press down on bread to allow milk mixture to coat the top. Cover andrefrigerate for a minimum of one hour (up to 24 hours). Bake in a preheated 350 F oven 40 minutes or until center is set. Cut into squares. For more delicious breakfast recipes, see www.jonesdairyfarm. com orcall (800) 563-1004.
