Asparagus Scramble Biscuits
Recipe from Midwest Living

An egg and vegetable mixture is served on homemade bacon and cheese cornmeal biscuits in this hearty breakfast dish.


Asparagus Scramble Biscuits


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: Serves 16.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 8  oz.  fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size piecesOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  butterOn Sale
  • 12    eggs, lightly beatenOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  cracked black pepperOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  roasted red sweet peppers, choppedOn Sale
  •     Bacon-Cheddar Cornmeal Biscuits, split horizontally (recipe below)On Sale
  • 3/4  cup  shredded Swiss cheese (3 ounces)On Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, cook asparagus in hot butter over medium heat abut 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus from skillet.
2.
Add eggs, salt, and pepper to skillet. Using a spatula, lift and fold cooked egg, letting uncooked egg run underneath. Cook 4 minutes or until almost set; stir in red pepper and asparagus. Remove from heat.
3.
Arrange bottoms of biscuits in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan; divide egg mixture and Swiss cheese among biscuit bottoms. Add tops. Bake, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Makes 8 (2-biscuit) servings

Bacon-Cheddar Cornmeal Biscuits
In a large bowl, mix 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal and 1 tablespoon baking powder. Using pastry blender, cut 1/4 cup butter into flour mixture until butter is the size of small peas. Add 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces), 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled, 2/3 cup milk, 1 egg, lightly beaten and 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives; stir until moistened. Turn out onto floured surface. Knead lightly 4 to 6 strokes or until dough just holds together. Pat or roll to 8-inch square that is 1/2 inch thick. Using sharp knife, cut into sixteen 2-inch squares. Transfer to lightly greased baking sheet; brush with additional milk. Bake in 425 degree F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove; cool on a wire rack. Serves 16.

Open Face Method
Split biscuits in half and wrap in foil. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until warm. Spoon egg mixture atop split biscuits; top with cheese.

Nutrition information
Calories 434, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 390 mg, Sodium 635 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 66%, Calcium 37%, Iron 21%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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