Amid the hustle and bustle of school routines, from early mornings to classes, extracurriculars, and homework, finding time for delicious meals and snacks needn’t add stress to your already busy schedule. These swift recipes, ranging from a delightful twist on a breakfast classic to kid-friendly sliders and scrumptious treats for a satisfying end to the day, can help keep both young learners and adults fuelled up and prepared to conquer the school year’s challenges.
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Kid-Friendly Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
On those school nights when time is scarce and dinner needs to be quick, these Pepperoni Pizza Sliders offer an ideal solution. An innovative take on a beloved favourite – pizza – these sliders are perfect for enjoying moments of togetherness after busy school and extracurricular activities. A cheesy, pepperoni-packed delight, these sliders are easy to prepare and will keep the whole family satisfied.
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders Recipe adapted from MilkMeansMore.org
- 1 package slider rolls
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1 1/2 cups shredded, low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the sheet of slider rolls horizontally while keeping them connected. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a baking dish.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the bottom halves. Sprinkle mini pepperoni over the sauce and top with shredded mozzarella. Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Mix melted butter with parsley flakes, dried oregano, garlic powder, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Spoon the mixture evenly over the sliders.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cheese from sticking.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the Parmesan is melted and golden brown.
- Cut the sliders and serve immediately.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
After a long day of learning and studying, there’s nothing like indulging in a warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie. Treat your hardworking kids (and yourself) to these delicious Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, ready in just 30 minutes. Made with high-quality ingredients like C&H Dark Brown Sugar, these cookies are a delightful reward for a day of dedication.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Yield: 18 cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups C&H Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns foamy and golden brown. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and refrigerate until solidified (about 45 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Once the butter has solidified, beat it with the C&H Dark Brown Sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment. Beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Reduce the speed and add the flour mixture. Mix until combined. Stir in chopped pecans and semisweet chocolate chips at low speed.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop. Space the dough balls about 3 inches apart and gently flatten them with your palm.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups
Transform the traditional breakfast experience with these Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups. These roll-ups combine the delightful flavours of French toast and savoury sausage for a convenient and satisfying breakfast.
Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups Servings: 12
- 12 sausage links
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 3 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 slices of bread, crust removed, cut in half
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Syrup
- Cook the sausage links according to the package instructions in a skillet. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, almond extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture. Wrap a slice of bread around each cooked sausage link, pressing to seal the seam.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Place the roll-ups in the skillet, seam-side down, and cook until all sides are golden brown (approximately 10 minutes).
- Drizzle with syrup and serve.
Enjoy these delicious recipes that make busy school days a little more flavorful and satisfying.