There is a reason why so many restaurants advertise, breakfast all day."" You eat cold pizza for breakfast, so why not try something new? Breakfast for dinner is hardly a new college tradition. Many campuses hold midnight study sessions and often serve breakfast food in their dining halls.
Eggs are a great option for many reasons. They are cheap, filling and can be prepared in countless ways. A good option for students is scrambled eggs and omelets. They work well for vegetarians and are also a good way to sneak in much needed vegetables and protein. You can add cooked vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, potatoes or peppers. Any kind of cheese is also an option, so long as it melts easily.
Omnivores can add any kind of cooked meat to eggs too. Fresh herbs like basil or chives also add a nice finishing touch.
Scrambled Eggs and Cheeese
The following simple recipe for scrambled eggs and cheese can be easily jazzed up. If you want to add vegetables, use about 1'2 to 1 cup, and make sure they are cooked first.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a pan over medium heat. Beat eggs, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Add the egg mixture to the pan, and let them cook for about five minutes. Add the cheese and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula for about another five minutes until the eggs are fluffy. Let it set, which will melt the cheese. Serve immediately.
Coffee Cake
Everyone loves starch at breakfast. Most students don't have time to make pancakes or waffles from scratch, but adding fruit or nuts to frozen products is quick and makes them taste better, as they add different textures and flavors.
The following recipe for coffee cake may not be the fastest thing in the world, but it is easy to prepare and freezes well. Sour cream may sound like a strange ingredient for a sweet dish, but it helps keep the cake light, moist and not overly sweet. Greek-style yogurt is also a good substitute if you don't have sour cream on hand.
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan and lightly dust the inside with flour.
Then, cream together butter and two cups of the sugar. Add eggs, blending well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add small amounts of the flour mix to the creamed mix, alternating with the sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix remaining 3/4 cup sugar with pecans and cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into the bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of the pecan and sugar mixture. Add remaining batter and top with the rest of the pecan mixture.
Set on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.
Berry Sauce
This next recipe for berry sauce is an easy topping for waffles, pancakes and the aforementioned coffee cake.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Then, stir over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the berries are soft. Take the pan off the burner and let the sauce cool for about five minutes. Serve over any breakfast item of your choice.
Many students barely have time in the morning for a bowl of cereal, and most of us are not up early enough to enjoy a proper breakfast. We might be willing to take more time later in the day to prepare a full meal, and so many people enjoy the comforting effects of breakfast.
If you have barely eaten all day and are tired as a result, making a real meal might seem like a hassle, but it is definitely worth the minimal amount of time and effort.
Cooking is also a good way to get friends over, and you will not have to do all of the work. Can anyone really say no to waffles and scrambled eggs?
