Smoked-Bacon and Manchego Frittata

For each pancake, pour ¼ cup batter onto the preheated griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles have formed on top and bottom is lightly browned. Turn pancakes and cook other side until done, about 3 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutritional information per serving (3 pancakes):

Calories 241 (22% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 5g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 56mg

• sod. 236mg • calc. 55mg • fiber 1g

Liberally spray a 12-inch sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the blended egg mixture to the pan; top with the manchego and onions. Place the filled pan in the preheated oven; bake for 25 minutes. After baking, let frittata sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 150 (64% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 9g • fat 10g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 230mg

• sod. 340mg • calc. 96mg • fiber 1g

Frittatas are a great alternative to traditional omelets. Try this one – you will not be disappointed.

Makes 10 servings

5slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut into small dice

½ large red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ large red onion, cut into ½-inch pieces

10large eggs

¼ cup heavy cream

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper nonstick cooking spray

4ounces manchego, shredded

8green onions, chopped

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Combine bacon, red pepper and red onion in a small microwave- safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel and cook in a Cuisinart® microwave on High for 10 minutes.

While the bacon and vegetables are cooking, put the eggs, cream, salt and pepper into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000 Watt Blender. Add the cooked bacon/vegetable mixture. Auto Pulse on Low for 8 to 10 seconds, or until combined.

Whole-Wheat Apple Cinnamon Waffles

The nuttiness of whole-wheat flour comes to the forefront in this comforting waffle.

Makes about 12 servings

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice

12⁄3 cups reduced-fat milk

¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, divided

2large eggs, lightly beaten

1cup whole-wheat flour

1cup unbleached, all-purpose flour

3tablespoons granulated sugar

1tablespoon baking powder

1teaspoon table salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon nonstick cooking spray

Put 2 tablespoons of the butter into a small sauté pan and set over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced apples. Let cook until browned and softened, about 4 minutes. Reserve.

Put the remaining ingredients (except cooking spray), in the order listed, into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000 Watt Blender. Run on Low for 2 minutes, or until mixture is smooth.

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