Breakfast

Cutie Quiche Cakes

3 slices 100% whole wheat bread, cut into ½“ cubes

6 lg. eggs, beaten

1 (10 oz) box frozen cooked winter squash, thawed

1 C. pre-shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

½ c. grated Parmesan cheese

2 T. real bacon bits or 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

• Preheat the oven to 375º. Generously coat a 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the bread cubes evenly and place into the muffin cups. Set aside.
• Whisk together the eggs, squash, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and bacon bits. Using a ¼ C. measuring cup, pour the egg mixture into each of the muffin cups.
• Bake until golden brown, about 22 minutes.

Variation: for a sweeter alternative, replace the 3 slices of whole wheat bread with 3 slices of whole grain cinnamon raisin swirl bread (we like Pepperidge Farm) and replace the bacon bits with 2 T. of brown sugar.

Meal Makeover Moms, September 2010

Honey Butter

Blend 3 sticks room-temperature butter and ½ cup honey in a food processor until smooth. Divide between 3 pieces waxed paper, roll into logs and refrigerate.

Country Living, September 2010