The Week Between

The next 7 days are sure to be a little foggy, kind of run together and always have us saying "What day is it?" For some reason that week between Christmas and New Year's always causes a little confusion. Kids are still out of school, many are off work, holiday guests are still hanging out- all of this is a recipe for not knowing if we are coming or going and having no clue what the date on the calendar is! 

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with love, peace and joy. Our family was very blessed this year to be together, enjoy our traditions and of course have some very lovely gifts. 

If you're anything like me, you've got leftovers in the fridge, presents to put away and housework to catch up on. The weekly meal plan isn't made and heading to the grocery store is the last thing you want to do. However, if you've got family visiting through the new year, you need to come up with something to feed them!

In our house breakfast for supper is a weekly thing; and I'm always looking for ways to keep it new and fresh. I don't want to fall into an eggs or pancakes rut. "Brinner" is a great way to get a filling meal on the table that is also easy and budget friendly. Heck, the week I developed this recipe the boxes of frozen waffles were on sale for $.99! That is like finding money! 

If you've got extra mouths to feed this week, this fun and yummy meal will definitely help with the grocery bill. Or, if you're planning on a New Year's Day brunch, these are a new tradition to start! 

Frozen waffles are used as the tostada base with eggs, ham and white country gravy on top! It's like a great diner breakfast plate all in one bite! Serve them with some fresh fruit and you've got a full meal deal! 

I wish you all very happy and healthy New Year. May we all have good things in 2022; and maybe, just maybe a little extra human kindness can be included in all of our resolutions.

 

Waffle Tostadas

8 frozen waffles

8 slices cheddar cheese

8 eggs

8 slices deli brown sugar ham

3 TBS flour

3 TBS butter

2 cups milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

5 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 

Preheat oven to 400. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in milk, slowly, whisking constantly. Once mixture bubbles, reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper. Keep warm and continue with recipe. 

Bake waffles on rimmed baking sheet for 5-8 minutes. While cooking, prepare eggs how you like. Once waffles are cooked, top each with a slice of cheese and return to oven for 1-2 minutes to melt. Once melted, top each with a slice of ham and egg. Pour gravy over top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes. Garnish with chives if desired.

 

Shared at Weekend Potluck