Ask any family what the most hectic time of day is, and you'll probably get the same answer: "Mornings!" Many of us struggle just to get out the door, never mind finding something to eat. Others just pour a quick bowl of cereal or grab a package of junk food on the way out the door. If you're looking for simple solutions to the morning rush hour, freezer cooking may hold the answer.
There are several reasons why it's a good idea to make your own frozen breakfasts. First, you can control what goes in, so they can be as nutritious as you want them to be. They are also much cheaper than the regular store-purchased cereal and bars, which can push that grocery budget over the edge every week. "Convenience food" without the guilt - that's really what freezer breakfasts are all about!
So many breakfast items freeze well, it's easy to come up with ideas. Waffles, pancakes, English muffins and biscuits freeze wonderfully. Just toss in the microwave, and they're ready in about a minute. Here are two recipes for foods that can be taken out at a moment's notice, heated, and eaten either at the table, or carried along to work or school.
Breakfast Burritos
I hesistated to make these because I thought they would be a mess to eat. Then while reading some ideas at The Friendly Freezer I came across this great idea, posted by Faith from Lubbock. Faith was kind enough to give me permission to share it here. She cooks the filling ingredients together in a 13x9-inch pan to make a casserole-type dish, then cuts it up into bars to be wrapped in tortillas. No more mess!
Ingredients:
1 lb. Bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
18 eggs, beaten
1 ½ c. shedded cheddar cheese
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Black Pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
24 tortillas (I use burrito-sized tortillas, about 9 inches in diameter, but you could use a smaller size if you want less tortilla.)
Preheat oven to 325°. Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for 30 - 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean and edges have begun to pull away from pan. Let cool completely, then slice length-wise down the center. Turn pan and divide each half into twelve equal slices. You should have 24 "sticks." Warm three or four tortillas at a time between two damp paper towels in the microwave. Wrap each "stick" in a tortilla, then wrap in plastic wrap to help hold it together. Now you can bag several burritos together in a freezer bag. To reheat, warm in microwave on defrost setting for one minute, then on high for 30 seconds to one minute.
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