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RECIPES
We would love to make
this a place where Great Harvest customers can share their favorite recipes
and suggestions using Great Harvest bread.
If you would like to
submit a recipe (soups, salads, sandwiches, other)
click here.
Gift
certificate rewards for recipes selected!
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RED WHITE & BLUEBERRY
FRENCH TOAST
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This
traditional French Toast recipe works great with
Challah, Cinnamon Chip, or
Honey Wheat,
Apple Scrapple, and Orange Cranberry,
too! |
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4 slices Great Harvest "Red White & Blue Berry" bread
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Beat the egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon with a wire whisk.
Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture and brown in a greased skillet.
Serve immediately with syrup. (The flavor of the syrup will mix
in with the berries - yum, yum!)
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FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
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Delicious! This version
is baked in the oven, making it a perfect "make-ahead" dish for a brunch or
family gathering!
Try it with any Great Harvest favorite: Challah,
Red White & Blueberry, Apple Scrapple, Cinnamon Chip, Honey Wheat,
Old-Fashioned White, .... |
1 loaf Great Harvest Bread cut into 1-in cubes (enough to make 10 cups) |
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8 eggs
3 cups milk
4 teaspoons sugar
1-teaspoon vanilla
¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
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TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter (cubed)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
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Maple Syrup |
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Place bread cubes in a greased
13 in x 9 in x 2 in baking dish. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar,
vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours
or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30
minutes
before baking.
TOPPING: Dot casserole with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon;
sprinkle over the top. Cover and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a
knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve with syrup. 12 servings.
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GREAT HARVEST
HOLIDAY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
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casserole version, perfect for making ahead of time for a brunch or family
gathering. This one is extra special, perfect for the holidays.
We thank our friends, Marian and Dennis, in Omaha for this one!
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One loaf of your
favorite Great Harvest bread:
Especially delicious is Challah, Red White and Blueberry, Apple Scrapple,
Honey Wheat, Old Fashioned White, and Cinnamon Chip |
4 T softened butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) |
1 C milk
2 eggs
1/2 t orange zest
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t vanilla |
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Directions:
Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices. Spread the butter in a 13-inch by 9-inch
baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter and drizzle with corn
syrup. Sprinkle with chopped pecan. Mix together the milk, eggs, orange
zest, cinnamon and vanilla. Dip each piece of bread. Arrange coated slices
in one layer in the baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees until
bread is golden brown. Invert pan onto a platter and serve immediately. Can
serve with syrup, mixture of fruits, whipped cream or other favorite
complement.
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HOW TO GRILL BREAD
Here's how to spice up
your next barbecue with
fabulous-tasting, grilled slices of Great Harvest bread!!
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Next time you're grilling, grab some slices of your favorite Great Harvest bread.
(Some favorites are: Spinach Feta, Shenandoah Herb, Honey Whole Wheat,
Tuscan Herb, White Cheddar Garlic, and Old-Fashioned White)
2. Brush on some good quality olive oil (see Herbed Oil below).
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Place slices on the grill with oil side facing down.
4.
Grill till it's toasted and crusty - yum!
HERBED OIL for Grilling (or Dipping)
Use this delicious oil for grilling OR dipping!
1/2 c. good quality olive oil, 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar,
1 Tbsp basil, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp oregano
Optional additions: 1/8 c. fresh parmesan cheese, 1-2 cloves garlic
Dip grilled bread slices
in olive oil, your favorite salad dressing, or try the mixtures below.
POMODORO DIP
Saute
1/4 c chopped onion and 1 minced garlic clove in 1/4 cup of olive oil for 3
minutes. Add 3 large diced tomatoes and heat. Remove from heat.
Add 1/2 c. chopped basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
MUSTARD HERB VINAIGRETTE DIP
Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 Tbs red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4
c. finely chopped basil, 2 Tbs chopped chives, 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
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 FRUITED
TURKEY STUFFING
Our scratch-made bread makes the most phenomenal turkey stuffing on earth!
Just use your favorite Great Harvest loaf, such as Stuffing Bread (Nov
only), Honey Wheat, White, Orange Cranberry - or a mix! (You have our
permission to take credit for this future family favorite!) |
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/2 cup diced onion
3 stalks celery, diced with some nice leaves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chicken broth
a dash of salt
pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped apples
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup walnut or almond pieces (optional)
1 1/2 cup apple juice
8 cups TOASTED Great Harvest bread cubes (cut 1 loaf into 1/2" cubes)
Chop onion and celery. Stir in with butter on a skillet over
medium heat until tender. Stir in seasonings, chopped apples,
raisins, and nuts. Add mixture and apple juice to bread cubes in
a large bowl; toss until mixed well. Place in greased baking
dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 90 minutes and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers. |
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