Easiest Christmas Morning Sticky Buns

Yep. This is it. This recipe is SO incredibly simple and I absolutely love it. If you're feeling anything like I am today, you're tired and you need only easy tasks ahead of you. I love the Christmas season, but my goodness this year has been insane. I'm tired and all I want to do is spend a whole day at the spa.

But that doesn't change the fact that I want Christmas morning to be special. These are so quick and easy it's almost comical. It's perfect for Christmas morning.

It does take a little thinking ahead, because it has to rise overnight. My mom used to always make these in a bundt pan. It makes a very pretty shape, but not all the rolls get a fair share of the "goodness." So, I've since switched to using just a cake pan. And I actually "half" the recipe for our little family.

Have a very MERRY Christmas! Enjoy!

{STICKY BUNS}

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1 (3-oz.) pkg. butterscotch cook and serve pudding (it's very important that it be the non-instant)
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. brown sugar
¾ tsp. cinnamon
6 T. melted butter
20-24 frozen rolls

Sprinkle chopped nuts in bottom of greased pan. Place frozen rolls on top of nuts. Mix pudding, cinnamon & brown sugar and sprinkle on top of rolls. Drizzle melted butter over all. Cover with towel and leave overnight. Bake in morning at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Invert pan onto a cookie sheet and let the goodness drizzle on down the rolls.

Easiest Egg & Toast Breakfast Cups

I'm all about easy cooking these days. As you can tell, I've been lacking on my posting. That's because my pregnancy sickness has lingered FOREVER! And I also have been crazy busy with Christmas preparations. So, we've been eating our favorite EASY meals. Which I should post for you. 

But today here's a new one. This is the easiest breakfast you could make, besides cold cereal or instant oatmeal. Plus, it's cute! You can make it with sausage or bacon. I think the bacon is more cute. But my husband preferred sausage. Your choice.

This would be perfect for Christmas morning.

Enjoy!

{EASIEST EGG & TOAST BREAKFAST CUPS}

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3 T. butter, melted
8 slices bread (I used a 7-grain bread)
1 1/2 c. sausage, cooked & crumbled (or 6 slices bacon, cooked)
6 eggs
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter 6 standard muffin cups. With a rolling pin, flatten bread slices slightly and, with a 4 1/4-inch cookie cutter, cut into 8 rounds. Cut each round in half, then press 2 halves into each muffin cup, overlapping slightly and making sure bread comes up to edge of cup. Use extra bread to patch any gaps. Brush bread with remaining butter.
 

Spoon 1/4 cup sausage in cup. Or lay 1 bacon slice in each bread cup, depending on which one you've picked. Crack an egg over each. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until egg whites are just set, 20 to 25 minutes. Run a small knife around cups to loosen toasts. Serve immediately.

 Source: Martha Stewart

Cheesy Potato & Italian Sausage Soup

Tis the season for...SOUP! I love the comfort of a warm bowl of soup on a cloudy and cold evening. Plus, you HAVE to have warm bread with soup, and that's really my downfall. I love fresh warm bread/rolls/breadsticks. 

This is a family recipe. I first had it this past Summer after I had my emergency surgery for my ectopic pregnancy. My cute sister-in-law brought it. Yes, it was summer, but I was in need of some real comfort. I don't think soup has ever tasted so good. It warmed my soul and filled my stomach with food that I hadn't had the emotional energy to eat up to that point. 

This is also a pretty fast soup to pull together. Your family will love it this cold season. Especially on those evenings after a hectic day of shopping.

Enjoy!

{CHEESY POTATO & ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP}

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1 lb. Italian seasoned sausage, browned

3 c. chicken broth

4 c. red potatoes (cleaned & cubed)

3 T. butter

1/4 c. flour

1 1/2 c. milk

8 oz. Velveeta cheese

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 c. sour cream

In a large stock pot combine chicken broth & potatoes, bring to a boil and then reduce. Allow to simmer until potatoes are tender about 20 minutes. (this would be a good time to brown the sausage)

In a separate saucepan melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute until four is fully incorporated. Slowly whisk in milk and allow mixture to thicken over medium heat. Add Velvetta cheese and pepper. Stir until mixture is melted and mixed to a smooth consistency. 

Add the cheese mixture and cooked sausage to the broth & potatoes. Warm through for about 5 minutes. Just before serving, mix in sour cream.