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White Bean, Sausage and Asiago Frittata

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

I’ve always enjoyed beans, simple, doctored, or fixed just about any way. But this recipe from Bush’s with white beans,eggs,  sausage and Asiago is delicious. I have also used chopped ham instead of sausage for a variety. I hope you enjoy.

Create a versatile egg dish. Bush’s Best® Great Northern Bean egg and cheese casserole can be served at virtually any time of the day as a flavorful dine-in meal or a hearty take-out dish.

Yields: 12 servings | Serving Size: 1 square | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes

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INGREDIENTS:

3 cups Bush’s Cannellini or Great Northern Beans, drained*

3 cups Caramelized onion slices

3 cups Sausage, cooked and crumbled

1 qt Arugula

2 cups Asiago cheese, shredded

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12 Eggs, large, lightly beaten

1 cup Milk or half and half

1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded

Method:

1. Combine beans, onions, sausage, arugula and cheese. Transfer to greased half hotel pan.

2. Whisk together eggs, milk and red pepper flakes. Pour over bean-sausage mixture and spread evenly.

Sprinkle with cheese.

3. Bake in 325°F conventional or 300°F convection oven for 45 minutes or until eggs are set. Let stand 15 minutes

before cutting into 12 equal pieces and serve hot.

*Other beans may be substituted including Pinto, Black, Garbanzo or Kidney.

For Individual Frittatas: In a 16-oz. casserole layer: 1/4 cup onions, 1/4 cup beans, 1/4 cup sausage, 1/4 cup arugula

and 2 Tbsp cheese. Combine 2 eggs with 2 Tbsp milk and pour over casserole. Top with 1 Tbsp cheese and bake

22–25 minutes.

White Bean, Sausage and Asiago Frittata

Create a versatile egg dish. Bush’s Best® Great Northern Bean egg and cheese casserole can be served at virtually any time of the day as a flavorful dine-in meal or a hearty take-out dish.

Source: Bush Brothers & Company

Easy, Cheesy Idaho® Potatoes and Ham

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Cheesy Idaho Potatoes and Ham

This recipe is from Idaho Potatoes.

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Easy, Cheesy Idaho® Potatoes and Ham

Nothing beats a slow cooker for ease, and potatoes cook up wonderfully in whatever make or model of slow cooker you have. To keep this dish healthy, we’ve used lower fat cheese and reduced-sodium ham and broth.

Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium Idaho® potatoes (about 2 pounds), scrubbed
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onions
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium ham steak, cubed (about 5 ounces of pieces)
  • 1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium canned chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup reduced-fat, extra sharp, shredded cheddar cheese (such as 2% milk varieties)

Directions

  1. Cut scrubbed potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into ¼-inch thick slices (not too thin or they’ll fall apart during cooking).
  2. Place the potatoes, onions, and ham into a slow cooker crock (must be at least 4 quart capacity). In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the broth, flour, garlic and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the potatoes, then stir with a wooden spoon to distribute all ingredients.
  4. Cover and set slow cooker to HIGH (use LOW setting for 6 hour cooking time). Cook for 3 hours, stirring once after about 2 hours of cooking time. When done, uncover and stir in the shredded cheese. Divide mixture between 4 bowls.

Estimated Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
406 calories, 41 mg cholesterol, 11 g fat ,796 mg sodium, 19 g protein, 61 g carbohydrates

Ex Chef, Simon Geare’s Blue Cheese & Onion Tart

Monday, June 20th, 2011

The Yarra Valley Conference Center, Executive Chef, Simon Geare, shares his very popular Blue Cheese & Onion Tart. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Norm and I visited the Conference Center earlier this year.

Blue Cheese Onion Tart

Blue Cheese & Onion Tart

What you will need:
3 cups finely sliced Onion
100g (about 3.5 ounces) Butter
500g (about 2-8 oz packages)Philadelphia Light Cheese
250g (about 9 ounces) Blue Cheese
8 Eggs
Shortcrust Pastry

Preheat oven to 180°C (about 350 F)
Line a 10inch flan/pie tin with shortcrust pastry and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Fry onions in the butter until they start to brown.
Add the cheeses and melt into the onion.
Allow to cool for 20mins then add eggs and mix well. (season with salt & pepper)
Pour mixture into flan tin and bake for 20-30 minutes or until mixture has set and pastry has cooked around the sides of the flan tin.

Tip: Place flan tin on wire oven rack which allows bottom of pastry to cook more evenly.

Serve with tomato and fresh herb salad.
Enjoy!

Yarra Valley Conference Centre
2164 Melba Highway, Dixon Creek
via Yarra Glen Victoria 3775 Australia
Phone: +61 (3) 5965 2397
Fax:     +61 (3) 5965 2025
Website: www.yarravalleyconference.com.au
















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