A Memorable Holiday Breakfast - Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole

With Christmas and New Year's Day just around the corner, it's always nice to have a recipe that can be made in advance for an extra special holiday breakfast. Blintzes are thin pancakes that are filled with cheese or fruit, and then baked or fried. This casserole version was created by Ann Hillmeyer of Sandia Park, New Mexico and was shared in Taste of Home. I will be making this on Christmas Eve morning, but wanted to share now so others would be able to enjoy it with their families on Christmas morning. The picture below is from Ann Hillmeyer's recipe.


Make Ahead Blintz Casserole

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. + standing

Makes
12 servings

2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

BATTER:
1-1/2 cups sour cream
6 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract


1. For filling, place first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.
2. Place batter ingredients in food processor; process until smooth. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drop tablespoons of filling over batter; cover with remaining batter. Refrigerate, several hours or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and lemon juice. Cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender. Add brown sugar and salt; cook 1 minute longer or until thickened. Stir in extract; cool slightly. Serve with casserole.

Nutrition Facts1 serving: 512 calories, 32g fat (18g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Simply Sides - Melting Potatoes (Fondant Potatoes)

Image
In the UK they are known as Fondant Potatoes, and in the US, they are hardly known at all. They are buttery, crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle and worth a try. These are the most delicious potatoes I have had in a long time! They would certainly be a great addition to any of your holiday gatherings. Enjoy! Melting Potatoes (Fondant Potatoes) 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed and peeled Note: Use potatoes at least 1-1/2 inches in diameter. DO NOT  use a glass baking dish. Adjust rack to upper-middle position. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Square off ends of potatoes and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick disks. Toss them with melted butter, thyme, salt, and pepper. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in a baking pan and roast until the bottoms are browned, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and usin...
Read more

Simply Sides - Corn Bread Casserole

Image
My sister has made this casserole at Thanksgiving for many years. It is creamy and delicious and has been a big hit with the entire family. This dish is very easy and is not only great for your holiday meal, but also for weeknight dinners. Corn Bread Casserole 1 can creamed corn 1 can whole kernel corn ( undrained ) 8 ounces sour cream 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) melted butter 1 box Jiffy corn bread mix Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. 1. Mix all ingredients and pour into the prepared dish. 2. Bake at 325F for one hour. Enjoy!!
Read more

The Rock of Gibraltar

Image
On our way to El Puerto De Santa Maria, we made a detour to see the Rock of Gibraltar. If you have ever seen a Prudential Financial advertisement, you will recognize the Rock of Gibraltar which is their logo. The Rock of Gibraltar is a single large block of stone 426 m (1,398 ft) high. It is a limestone peninsula and mountainous rock that jets out of the end of the British territory at the southwestern tip of Europe. It is home to a network of caves, including the famous St. Michael’s Cave, which is open to the public. At the top of the Rock, visitors can enjoy amazing panoramic views of the surrounding area, including Morocco on a clear day. Seeing the Rock from below is quite a sight, however, taking a tour to the top tells a much bigger story of how impressive it truly is. We headed out in a small 6-passenger van to make the climb up to the top of the Rock. The road is quite narrow and winds back and forth along the edge of the Rock. For someone like me who is afraid o...
Read more