Buttermilk Cornbread in a Jiffy

What is really good about Skillet Cornbread? It’s soft and moist on the inside and golden brown crust on the outside.  Three tips for making the perfect skillet cornbread:

• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• Batter – pourable and thick
• Hot cast iron skillet to bake this cornbread

  

Servings: 10 Prep Time: 5 Cook Time: 15 - 20

 

Cooking from the Pantry ingredients

• 1 package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• ½  cup Buttermilk
• ½  cup Bisquick Mix
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons Agave Nectar
• ¼ cup Sour Cream
• ¼ cup Vegetable Oil for skillet

 

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°

Pour vegetable oil into iron skillet; place in oven to heat.

Step 2

In large bowl, beat egg, agave nectar, sour cream, and buttermilk.  Then add Jiffy Corn Muffin and Bisquick mix to liquid mixture and blend well.  Batter will be slightly lumpy, but pourable. 

Step 3

Remove cast iron skillet from oven and pour batter into hot greased skillet.  Bake at 400°

for about 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown.

This is a quick and easy recipe for southern style skillet cornbread without hassle; using semi-homemade ingredients from your well stocked pantry. 

 

Breakfast from the Pantry - Cream Chipped Ham

Philly Style Cream Chipped Ham 

It's a blast from the past with a smokey twist!  A new creation, of an old classic dish (Cream Chipped Beef), replaced with thin slice Smoked Ham. Growing up in the “White House” Cream Chipped Beef was a family favorite and my Mom made this recipe using “Dried Beef”, cream, butter and flour.  My Philly Style Cream Chipped Ham is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

 

 

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Chicken Broth Less Fat (low sodium)
• 1/2 Fat Free Milk
• 2 Garlic gloves minced
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch or flour
• 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Whipped)
• 1tbsp finely chopped fresh Basil
• 4 ounces thin slice Smoke Ham

 Steps

 

1. In a medium sauce pan, add butter, chicken broth, and milk. Let simmer for about 3 minutes, then add garlic.  In a small bowl combine cornstarch and about 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry paste, then add this to mixture. Blend and stir constantly.  Now add cream cheese to mixture and whisk until the sauce is thick and smooth let simmer for about 2 - 3 minutes.

2. Season sauce with pepper to taste, but (NO SALT), the Smoke Ham will provide the salt taste.  Cut Smoked Ham into 1/2" slices and add to cream sauce, blend well and add fresh chopped basil.

3. Serve Philly Style Cream Chipped Ham over toast, bagels, biscuits or croissants. Garnish with chopped chives or basil. Enjoy!!

Recap Week 3 - RWOP Breakfast Entree

Ham and Bell Pepper Quiche

Nothing breaks the morning fast than a savory dish composed of eggs, cream, fresh veggies and chopped ham in a wonderful flaky crust. I love making quiche and having the opportunity to include Philadelphia Cream Cheese in this quiche recipe made me think. Can I really pull this off and make the flavors work? What would the texture be like and how would it taste? Well let me tell you, this quiche is delicious, the texture is creamy yet firm enough to handle all my ingredients. Enjoy !!

Philly Style Cream Chipped Ham 

It's a blast from the past with a smokey twist! A new creation, of an old classic dish "Cream Chipped Beef", replaced with thin slices of Smoked Ham. Growing up in the "White House" Cream Chipped Beef was a family favorite and my Mom made this recipe using Dried Beef, Cream, Butter and Flour. My Philly Style Cream Chipped Ham is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy!

Grits and Eggs with a Creamy Twist

Grits, eggs, with bacon or sausage was a Sunday morning favorite when growing up. Grits, known for its mark on Southern Cuisine is not just for breakfast anymore, they can be served for lunch and dinner with shrimp or lobster. So the next time you want to impress your Sunday Brunch guest, try my recipe for Grits and Eggs. Just the right portion, full of creamy Philadelphia Cream Cheese and topped with egg, crispy bacon and a little cheese, onion flavor from chopped chives. Enjoy!