Double-decker Omelet Pancake Sandwiches

Recipe: Double-decker Omelet Pancake Sandwiches

Makes: 3 sandwiches
Prep time: 45 minutes

6 slices of bacon, cut in half, cooked until crisp
9 pancakes, 5 inches in diameter, made according to box directions
1/4 cup pancake syrup
1 oz. Kahlua
6 eggs
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup shredded cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook bacon until crisp. Set aside.

2. Mix enough pancake batter (according to directions) for 9 5-inch pancakes. Mix syrup and Kahlua in batter before cooking. Set aside when done.

3. In separate bowl, mix eggs, green pepper, onion, and cheese. Using a serving spoon or ladle, scoop egg mixture into small frying pan, making 5-inch wide omelet circles. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.

4. Layer sandwich as follows, starting from the bottom: pancake, egg, bacon (2 half slices), pancake, egg, bacon, pancake.


My Interpretation:

First and foremost: absolutely delicious. This is a recipe I made up myself. I didn't use it while I was actually making the sandwiches; I just wrote it up for the sake of having a guideline to post here. You can add or substitute whatever ingredients you want. If you don't want Kahlua in your pancakes it won't hurt to leave it out. Same with anything in the eggs. You also don't have to make it a double-decker sandwich if you don't want to eat that much. There's a lot of room for variation in this recipe, which is one thing I love so much about cooking: freedom.

The prep time for this is about 45 minutes, so it's good for weekend breakfasts or days when you have lots of time to spare. However, it is absolutely worth the time and effort. I made these sandwiches with two of my roommates and they were practically drooling over them as they ate them. I am reminded of McDonal's McGriddles, except heartier and more delicious (because homemade is always better).

Homemade Loaded Potato Grillers

Recipe: Homemade Loaded Potato Grillers

2 6-inch flour tortillas

¼ cup cheese queso

1 cup tater tots

2 slices bacon

¼ cup sour cream

¼ cup shredded Cheese

1. Heat tater tots according to package directions.

2. Lay out tortillas on cookie sheet. Spread half of cheese queso on each tortilla. Lay 2 strips of bacon on top of queso on each tortilla. Lay half of the tater tots in a line across each tortilla, on top of queso. Sprinkle half of shredded cheese on top of tater tots.

3. Put tortillas in over for 5 minutes at 300 degrees F.

4. Spread half of sour cream on top of tater tots. Roll tortillas.

My Interpretation:

This was our homemade version of Taco Bell’s Loaded Potato Griller. They were easy to make and delicious to eat. If you’re a college student who doesn’t have the money or a car to go to Taco Bell, these are a great way to get the same delicious meal. You can throw it together, without a recipe, even. I just wrote one out for the sake of having a guideline. You could also put whatever other toppings on it you want, or leave out what you don’t want. 

Chili and Cheese Ramen Wonder

Recipe:

3 packages Ramen noodles
2 15 oz cans chili
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
4-8 oz shredded cheese

Place about 6 cups of water in a three-quart casserole dish, and microwave on high for about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, crush the packages of noodles, slightly. Carefully open the noodles, and remove the seasoning packets, which you won't be using for this particular recipe. Carefully place the noodles in the casserole dish being sure to submerge all the bits, breaking them into smaller bits if necessary. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Remove from microwave and drain well. Open the cans of chili and tomatoes (do not drain). Add tomatoes and chili to the noodles. Toss well. Replace cover and microwave on high for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and replace cover. Let stand until cheese melts. 

Tips: Use any kind of chili you like... With or without beans, vegetarian, spicy, milk, all good. Same thing with the cheese. Any kind will do. Even a few shakes of Parmesan cheese would be fab. 


My Interpretation: 

This recipe came off a food blog (Cooking with Joey) of a friend of a friend. The preparation time for this recipe is a surprising and convenient 10 minutes (approximately). It's a delicious and cheap meal for a college student or someone who does not have much time or money to eat. This recipe feeds about 5 people. So if you're the only one eating this, you'll have a healthy supply of leftovers, which can easily be heated up later on. This recipe may not be high class gourmet, but it's very tasty considering how simple it is. I would highly recommend this recipe to any fellow college students looking for something other than Easy Mac and normal Ramen. Enjoy!

Welcome!

Hello readers! My name is Kelly and I am a junior English major at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I am a Sister of Tau Beta Sigma, a music service organization. I've raised Seeing Eye dogs for 19 years. I am in a Boy Scout venture crew called Canoe Trails. I marched with the West Chester University Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band.

This blog is for my Writing and Computers class. I will be blogging about food and recipes. I'll find a recipe or maybe just make up my own, post the recipe along with a picture of my final product, and tell you what I think of it. Most times I will use recipes for entrees, appetizers, or desserts, but sometimes I will post recipes for drinks as well! I hope you enjoy what I make!