Finals Week Brunch!- 2012

I had an online final, the Monday of finals week. That was my last final EVER in college because I was GRADUATING!!!!! So, because I wasn't overwhelmed studying for Vector Statics finals or Organic Chemistry..... I figured it would be fun to cook a brunch for several of my friends to start them off for a week of all-nighters and hard studying. Some brain food... My mom had a few recipes I wanted to try and I was excited to cook for the group.

I had juices and unlimited coffee for everyone. I made a zucchini quiche, a spinach quiche (the hit of the morning), a coffee cake, and eggs in baskets!!! Everything turned out to be delicious if I do say so myself, and I want to share the recipes with you if you want to plan a brunch too!!!! They were all SUPER EASY, super fast to put together, and all had the same cook time, so I could exactly plan service.

This is what the eggs in a blanket looked like on the fire! I added a little bit of pepper to the top, and no salt. That way, each person could choose how much salt to add for their liking. Cut a hold in a piece of bread and stick it on the pan. I used whole wheat bread. I did spray the pan with some PAM non-stick cooking spray. I toasted the bread on one side and then turned the fire way down and flipped the bread. Crack the egg in the center, sprinkle some pepper and wait. It only takes about 3 minutes. Make sure to keep checking that the bottom isn't burning!! Make sure the egg is completely cooked before serving.

This picture is the spinach quiche that was a huge hit. I altered the recipe slightly, using more spinach than it called for, and an Italian 5-cheese mix rather than Gruyere cheese. The recipe also calls for a pie crust, but I was too lazy and altered the recipe. Here is my altered recipe:

Spinach and Cheese Quiche

Prep: 15 Mins

Bake: 45 Mins

Serves: 8

½ onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

16oz package frozen chopped spinach (thaw and squeeze out water)

1 ½ cups grated Cheese (Italian 5 Cheese Mix works beautifully)

1 c whole wheat flour

1t Baking Soda

3 Large Eggs

Dashes of Salt and Pepper

Oven: 375F

1. Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly mix.

2. Spray pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour mixture in. Bake 45 minutes until brown on top.

3. Sprinkle with more cheese and broil the top until cheese melts and browns. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving!

 The next one I made was a Zucchini Quiche. I thought that it was equally as delicious as the spinach, but the spinach one was the favorite. The only thing I changed on the recipe was that cheese. I used the Italian 5 cheese blend rather than Parmesan.

Zucchini Quiche

Prep: 15 Mins

Bake: 45-60 Mins

Serves: 8

3c grated zucchini

1 small onion chopped

1c flour

1c Italian 5 cheese mix

3 eggs

1/4c vegetable oil

2t basil (fresh or dried)

1t baking powder

1t salt

1t pepper

Oven: 375F

1. Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly mix.

2. Spray pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour mixture in. Bake 45-60 minutes until brown on top.

3. Sprinkle with more cheese and broil the top until cheese melts and browns. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving! 

 The little puppies in the oven..... 

and out of the oven!