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German Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs

  • 1/2 cup flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

  1. Place a 10-inch cast iron or heavy oven-safe frying pan in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees.

  2. Beat eggs and flour together; add milk, salt, sugar and vanilla and beat again.

  3. Grease hot frying pan with butter or margarine.

  4. Pour egg mixture into pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown around the edges.

  5. Remove from oven and cut into wedges. Serve immediately with butter and syrup.

Yields: 4 servings

Breakfast Burritos

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 slices American cheese

  • 3 tablespoons salsa

  • Salt and pepper

  • 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Directions:

  1. Break eggs into a small bowl, add the milk, salt and pepper and beat with a fork until egg yolks and whites are combined and the milk is well blended.

  2. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-low heat until warmed.

  3. Pour in the egg mixture, and use a metal spatula or spoon to gently lift and fold the mixture until eggs are almost set.

  4. Tear the cheese slices into pieces and fold into egg mixture until melted; stir in salsa and cook until mixture is heated through.

  5. Divide egg mixture evenly among the six warmed tortillas, placing it in a column down the center of each. Fold one end of the tortilla over the egg mixture to form the bottom of the burrito, fold in one side and roll to opposite side to secure.

  6. Serve with additional salsa if desired.

Yields: 6 servings

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