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Breakfast Taquitos

August 13, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a fast, flavorful way to fuel your day? These chicken taquito breakfast bites are the perfect blend of crispy, savory, and satisfying. Packed with chicken, bell pepper, melty cheese, and wrapped in a golden tortilla, they’re easy to whip up and even easier to love. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or grabbing a bite on the go, this recipe brings bold flavor to your breakfast table in no time.


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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil separated
  • 1 medium medium onion chopped
  • 3 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 medium eggs
  • 1 pound chicken breasts shredded
  • 12 medium whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup lowfat cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. Preheat oven to 400℉. Lightly spray a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant. Add the red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl whisk the eggs together and pour over the vegetables and cook until the eggs are scrambled. Add the chicken to the mixture and mix well.
  4. Top each tortilla with a couple of tablespoons of the mixture. Top with cheddar cheese. Tightly roll up the tortillas and place on baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  5. Brush tortillas with remaining olive oil. Bake for about 15 minutes or until tortillas are golden and crispy.
  6. To freeze taquitos for later, let taquitos cool completely. Place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer and place them in the freezer for about 2 hours. Once frozen, place the taquitos in a freezer bag or container.
  7. When ready to bake, remove taquito from the freezer and place them on a baking sheet frozen. Bake at 400℉ degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through and crispy.
Recipe Notes

Quick Breakfast Taquitos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 taquito (145g) servings per container Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 100 mg 33 % Sodium 530 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 17 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 122 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 58 mg 2 %

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Hashbrown Breakfast Cup

August 8, 2025 by Dinner Tonight


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Ingredients
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 20 ounces Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns thawed fully
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • Nonstick cooking spray
Servings: egg cups
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area and preheat to 400 degrees.
  2. Cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and pat excess oil off the bacon strip and chop.
  3. In a bowl combine the hashbrowns, eggs, milk, seasonings, cooked and cut bacon, and cheese. Mix until well combined and the egg yolks are broken and mixed in.
  4. In a muffin tin, spray with nonstick cooking spray or use silicone muffin liners. Scoop about 1/3 cup of the egg mixture into each muffin well, and even out with remaining mixture.
  5. Cook for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bacon, breakfast, egg, eggs, fall, Pork, school, summer

Western Omelet Bites

August 6, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Back to school and busy schedules create a need for healthy breakfast meals on the go. These Western Omelette bites can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer to use throughout the week. It is a delicious grab and go breakfast for the whole family.


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8 servings (6 mini bites)
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8 servings (6 mini bites)
Ingredients
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 2% low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup white onion diced
  • 1/2 cup green chiles diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup chopped frozen spinach
  • 6 ounces uncured ham diced
  • 4 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese shredded
Servings: servings (6 mini bites)
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Spray skillet lightly with non-stick cooking spray and sauté spinach, onions, bell pepper, and green chiles until tender. Set aside.
  4. Add eggs and cottage cheese to the blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Add to mixing bowl and stir in vegetable mixture, ham, and cheese.
  6. Evenly distribute mixture into 48 mini muffin tins. If using a metal plan, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check to be sure the center of the omelet bite is firm.
  8. Cool 3-5 minutes then remove from the pan.
  9. You can enjoy the bites warm or refrigerate or freeze bites to serve later.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 6 omelette bites (148g)
servings per container 8 omelette bite

Amount per serving
Calories	150					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	200	mg			67	%	
Sodium	510	mg			22	%	
Total Carbohydrate	5	g			2	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	2	g					
Added Sugars	1	g			2	%	
Protein	16	g					

Vitamin D	1	mcg			6	%	
Calcium	187	mg			15	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	199	mg			4	%

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Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread

January 17, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Do you want fresh bread but are in a time crunch or overwhelmed at the thought of using yeast? This Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread recipe can be ready in about an hour and is a delicious, fiber-packed addition to your meal!


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups low-fat buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Servings: slices
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  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray a 9” x 5” loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, flax seeds, baking soda and salt. Set it aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, and oil.
  5. When oven is preheated, Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix only until combined with a wooden spoon. Do not overmix.
  6. Place batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top of the batter.
  7. Sprinkle the slivered almonds and chia seeds on top, and gently push down into the dough to get them to stick.
  8. Bake for 55 minutes or until done.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing bread from the pan. Cool completely before slicing. Slice less than one half inch to get 14 slices.
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Ham and Cheese Pancakes

December 6, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Leftover ham? Perfect! Let’s make some savory ham and cheese pancakes for brunch.  This delicious recipe is ideal to make after a late-night holiday party, but best of all, it’s easy to make and will wow your guests.


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups skim milk
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 4 ounces ham diced, no sugar added
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, reduced fat
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  1. Clean hands and surfaces. Combine flour and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. In another bowl, combine milk, 1 egg, and applesauce together.
  3. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the liquid mixture into the middle and whisk. The batter will be thick.
  4. Fold in diced ham and shredded cheese.
  5. Heat a skillet or griddle to medium heat, and spray cooking spray before pouring batter.
  6. Use the ¼ of a measuring cup to scoop out the batter. Pour onto the hot skillet or griddle.
  7. Cook on each side for 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
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