Strawberry Sensations For Your Summertime Breakfasts

June is strawberry month in Wisconsin! When I pick strawberries, most just get delicously popped into my mouth! But, if I can manage to save any, I love to bake with them.

These mouth-watering recipes are a must to try! Enjoy!

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

Recipe by White Lace Inn, Sturgeon Bay:

Ingredients:
3 cups flour
3/4 cup white sugar
3 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup chopped strawberries
Chopped nuts, (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line muffin cups. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, oil, and sour cream. Add the creamed mixture to teh dry ingredients and blend well. Fold in the rhubarb and strawberries. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 of the way. Sprinkle additional sugar and chopped nuts over the tops of the muffins and bake 20 minutes.

Berries 'N' Cream French Toast

Recipe from our Innkeeper Archives:

Ingredients:
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh or frozen strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
8 slices Texas toast

Directions:
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and vanilla until smooth; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the strawberries and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and cold water and mix until smooth; stir into the berry mixture. Return to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat; keep warm.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Dip both sides of the bread in the egg mixture. Cook the bread on a lightly greased, hot skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. To serve, spread each piece of Texas toast with the cream cheese mixture. Top with the strawberry syrup and garnish with whole strawberries.

 

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