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Make-Ahead Breakfasts

August 07, 2013
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Before you go to bed, spend 10 minutes prepping tomorrow's morning meal. Freeze ahead and microwave in minutes for a filling start to your day.
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Get a Jump on Breakfast

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Moving prep duties to the night before means you can enjoy weekend-style foods on any weekday morning. It's the most important meal of the day, so make it a great one.

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Overnight Bulgur Bowls

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Combine 1 cup uncooked bulgur and 1½ cups 1% low-fat milk in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Fluff grains; then top and toss with one of our two tasty combos, ready in a snap.

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Make-Ahead Shakshuka

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Mark the name of the item, the freeze date, and the use-by date on everything you make, like this Shakshuka (red pepper sauce-poached eggs). Be sure to pierce the yolks (without breaking them) so they won't burst when microwaved.

TO FREEZE: Place ramekins in refrigerator until cool. Remove; cover tightly with plastic wrap and heavy-duty aluminum foil. Transfer ramekins to freezer; freeze for up to 8 months.

TO HEAT: Remove ramekins from wrapping. Microwave 1 ramekin, covered loosely with a damp paper towel, at HIGH for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir. Make a slight well in sauce. Add 1 large egg; pierce yolk with the tip of a sharp knife. Cover loosely with paper towel. Microwave an additional 2 1⁄2 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.

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PB&J Stuffed Multigrain Pancakes

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Peanut butter powder is the secret to adding intense nutty flavor (without a lot of fat) to these jam-stuffed pancakes.

TO FREEZE: Cool stuffed pancakes to room temperature on a wire rack. Wrap each in plastic wrap; place in a large plastic freezer bag for up to 6 months.

TO HEAT: Remove pancakes from wrapping; wrap individually with a paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Sausage, Gravy, and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches

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This sandwich will rival what you get at the drive-through. Freezing the gravy in ice-cube trays makes portioning easy. 

TO FREEZE: Separately cool sandwiches and gravy to room temperature. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap. Place sandwiches in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; freeze. Fill ice-cube molds with gravy, 3 tablespoons per cube. Freeze until solid; transfer gravy cubes to a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and return to freezer. Store sandwiches and gravy for up to 3 months. 

TO HEAT: Remove sandwiches from wrapping; wrap each in a paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 1 1⁄2 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Place gravy cube in a small microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave at HIGH for 1 minute; stir with a whisk until smooth.

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Ham and Gruyère Belgian Waffles with Sautéed Pears

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While traditional Belgian waffles are made with yeast, we use beaten egg whites to give these salty-sweet waffles their light, airy texture and crispy exterior.

TO FREEZE: Cool pears to room temperature. Divide mixture evenly among 8 plastic freezer bags. Cool waffles completely on a wire rack. Stack waffles between wax paper, and place in a large plastic freezer bag for up to 6 months.

TO COOK: Heat frozen waffles in toaster using freezer setting until heated through. Or heat in a 350° oven until warmed through. Microwave frozen pears in bags on DEFROST 1 minute. Remove from bags; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

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Huevos Rancheros Burritos

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Roasting the vegetables gives our ranchero sauce intensely rich flavor in just 10 minutes. Be sure to use plum tomatoes, which are meaty and not overly juicy—this will ensure a thick sauce that won't make the burrito soggy.

TO FREEZE: Wrap each burrito in plastic wrap; place burritos in a large plastic freezer bag. Store for up to 3 months.

TO HEAT: Unwrap burritos; rewrap with a paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Waffle Sandwiches

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The night before: Make filling.

In the morning: Toast waffles. Assemble sandwiches.

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Steel-Cut Oats with Cinnamon-Blueberry Compote

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The night before: Prepare blueberry mixture and oats. Refrigerate.

In the morning: Cook blueberry compote. Finish oatmeal.

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Herby Frittata with Vegetables and Goat Cheese

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The night before: Blanch asparagus. Stir together egg mixture.

In the morning: Cook frittata.

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Mango Lassi Smoothie

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The night before: Cut and freeze mango.

In the morning: Blend ingredients.

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Huevos Rancheros Wraps

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The night before: Make salsa.

In the morning: Cook eggs. Make burritos.

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1 of 12 Get a Jump on Breakfast
2 of 12 Overnight Bulgur Bowls
3 of 12 Make-Ahead Shakshuka
4 of 12 PB&J Stuffed Multigrain Pancakes
5 of 12 Sausage, Gravy, and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
6 of 12 Ham and Gruyère Belgian Waffles with Sautéed Pears
7 of 12 Huevos Rancheros Burritos
8 of 12 Strawberry Cream Cheese Waffle Sandwiches
9 of 12 Steel-Cut Oats with Cinnamon-Blueberry Compote
10 of 12 Herby Frittata with Vegetables and Goat Cheese
11 of 12 Mango Lassi Smoothie
12 of 12 Huevos Rancheros Wraps

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