I remember once asking my dad what he was getting my mom for Mother’s Day and his response was “Nothing. She’s not my mom.” Technically the old Scrooge was right but some flowers would have been a nice gesture! My son was born a couple of days before Mother’s Day four years ago so I received my first Mother’s Day card when he was just two days old. I’ve received a card every year since but my son isn’t at the age yet where he brings me adorable homemade crafts from school. For every special holiday, we make a delicious meal to enjoy together and brunch is a Mother’s Day tradition around here. We always invite my mom too since we know my dad won’t be making her any toast. {wink}
My husband doesn’t cook much so the meal preparation will be up to me. That’s okay by me as long as he does the dishes! I haven’t decided what we’ll make for Mother’s Day brunch yet but we’ve been trying some delicious egg recipes from the Eggs.ca website. Eggs are such a nutritious choice and when I buy from Canadian egg farmers, I know I’m buying fresh, local, and high-quality eggs. Did you know that one large egg is 70 calories and has 6 grams of protein? It’s no wonder why so many people choose to start their day with eggs – that protein will help keep you energized all morning! Not only are eggs high in protein but they provide 14 essential nutrients that are good for your bones, teeth, skin and eyes. I know some people skip the yolk thinking that it’s a healthier choice but did you know that most of the egg’s nutrition is in the yolk? Here are some great facts on Egg Nutrition from the Egg Farmers of Canada. Whether you’re looking for classic white or brown eggs, omega-3 or organic, or free range, the Canadian egg farmers provide all of these options.
Kentucky Scramble:
While browsing the recipe section on Egg.ca, I came across a Kentucky Scramble recipe that I knew my family would love! It’s loaded with healthy eggs and vegetables and it includes something my husband can’t resist – bacon! I made this recipe for a weekend brunch and we had enough left over for supper. I love the addition of cream cheese. I wouldn’t have thought of that for a scramble egg dish.
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup onion, coarsely chopped
- ¾ cup of whole kernel corn
- 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 125g regular cream cheese
- 6 eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add peppers and onions to frying pan and cook for a few minutes until vegetables have softened slightly.
- Add bacon, corn and cream cheese and stir well to mix.
- Continue cooking over medium-high heat until cream cheese has melted.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, salt and pepper and then pour into frying pan.
- Cook on medium heat until eggs are set.
- Serve while hot.
- This dish goes great with baked breakfast potatoes.
I’m also trying to perfect the omelette but my technique could use some practice. I tried the Greek Omelette recipe and it was so delicious. I loved the addition of feta in an omelette!
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Tara says
This looks fantastic, love this Kentucky Scramble with all of it’s goodness!!
Merry120 says
I love doing overnight french toast for special breakfast occasions.
Cbrazil says
my fav recipe is baked blueberry French toast! Eggs, milk, cream cheese, maple syrup, blueberries, and bread (cubed). You prepare it the night before so the bread soaks up all the yummy goodness and then pop it in the oven in the morning. Easy! 🙂
Shannon says
My mum and I have started eating eggs, every day. She has a pretty basic pallet, but would enjoy the Kentucky scramble minus the cream cheese!
Jonnie says
French toast (served in bed!)
lisa bolduc says
love making omelette muffins
Jenny says
French toast..yumm!
Tina L. says
I love omelettes.
Monique L.S. says
Overnight french toast – easy and delicious.
Heidi c. says
Baked blueberry/strawberry stuffed French Toast. So good!
Pam says
My fave is a breakfast bake.
Lisa says
Fluffy Cheese Omelettes!
Jenness M says
Veggies and ham egg white omelette!
Jenn says
Hash Brown Sausage bake!
Jacqueline Man says
This recipe looks amazing! I love eggs 🙂 So versatile!
Jacqueline Man says
My favourite recipe is an cheese and mushroom omelette for my mom 🙂
Mary Koehn says
A nice spinach, mushroom and bacon quiche would be lovely for Mother’s Day!
Barb W says
A spinach and mushroom omelette!
Leah E says
French Toast!
nANCY says
French Toast
Ms Elaine Boychuk says
My husband makes killer omelets with Boursin garlic cheese, mushrooms and bacon.
ChristineB says
French Toast
Danielle says
My favourite egg recipe is crepes. I add fruit or syrup to it as well.
Deana says
I love a Western Omelette but I think I would love to try the Kentucky Scramble!
kathy thorn says
My favourite egg recipe is an egg bake with bacon, hash browns, and cheese.
Garnet Leib says
omletts are my fav
sara says
I love a veggie omelet
Petra says
Amish breakfast casserole!
Margaret H says
The Kentucky Scramble looks really good!
Brittani says
Hearty cinnamon waffles!
Mary Warner says
A puffy Dutch omelet
Edith Rennes says
Love a veggie omelette
Janet f says
french toast has always been my favorite, but I’m going to try Kentucky Scramble- it sounds good.
DianeG says
Eggs Benedict for Mother’s Day
Lightly brown slices of back bacon, poach eggs, toast English muffins, make blender Hollandaise. Assemble and pretend it took hours.
Cairine says
I like a cheddar omelet, hash browns, crisp bacon and coffee. This is my ideal brunch.
Heather Swanson says
French toast & maple syrup
Kim M says
I love omelets
Anandie A. says
Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and whipped cream!
lorna says
eggs benedict
Cheryl says
Eggs Benedict and a glass of nicely squeezed orange juice.
Dianne Udby says
French toast with maple syrup
Emily E says
I would make a strada!
Rayna says
Apple pancake, Yummy!
Katrina says
Overnight french toast
M james says
French toast Raphael
Sara Rai says
French toast:)
belinda says
kentucky scramble looks so good!
Martha miller says
Breakfast Casseroles of any kind are my favorite!
Gillian Morgan says
French toast or scrambled eggs.
Wanda Bergman says
My favourite would be spinach omelets.
Patricia says
easy meal of scrambled eggs with cream cheese, cheddar cheese and sauted peppers & onions. Accompany it with a warm gluten free cinnamon bun–YUMMY!
t says
These recipes look good. Overnight oatmeal is another great breakfast option.
James says
I do elderberry Pancakes (with real maple syrup & dusted with icing sugar) with bacon & soft boiled on the side
James says
I also do elderberry waffles topped with elderberry sauce with back bacon & soft boiled on the side
Judy Hunting says
Breakfast is bed. 2 eggs overeasy, bacon, hash browns, and rye bread. And a nice cup of English Breakfast tea to wash it down
Sara Lima says
Sunny side up eggs, with buttered yellow toast. It was the way mom always made eggs for me, and it makes me happy when I eat it 🙂 Plus, I love dipping my toast!!
Michael Hurst says
Eggs Benedict are one of my and mothers favorites so thats what I’m making with steamed vegatables
CPSmith says
Just plain basted eggs and toast.
Danielle Martin says
As a mom who works out and watches what she eats these omelette recipes are fantastic! Yummy!
Terri Fisher says
Would love to try the Kentucky Sramble
colleen says
I love making a quiche for mothers day breakfast. So many great ingredients u can add!
Ali says
I love omelets…My husbands makes the best bacon, broccoli and cheese omelet.
Susan Wingert says
My favorite Mother’s Day recipe is a casserole made with layers of bread, eggs, ham, milk and cheddar cheese.
I’m going to try this Kentucky Scramble — looks delicious!
Donna R. says
Just had a broccoli omelet for breakfast!
Susan Stirling says
Baked ham cups filled with eggs and thyme & rosemary and when baked, topped with bernaise sauce!
Tara O'Leary says
I love my moms Egg Omelet with milk, goat cheese, peppers, and mushrooms. So good!
Marie Constantineau says
Eggs Bennie of course!
PAT says
I love omlettes
Heather A says
Scrambled eggs with ham, green onions and red pepper.
kathryn says
Eggs, cheese, sausage in between waffles mmmm yummy
S. Jackson says
My favorite Mother’s Day recipe is Ham & Cheese Quiche!
Sandra S says
I love making Baby Dutch Pancake
Lisa Neutel says
cheese and mushroom omelette .. the fave mothers day breakfast
Aimee says
I love eggs in a nest. Cut a square out of a piece of buttered bread. Put it on a fry pan. Crack an egg in the middle. Flip over once and add cheese on top Mmmm
Helisa Duplassie says
I love fritata with ham cheese and veggies
Sandy M says
Cinnamon french toast or Denver Sandwiches 🙂
Tara Gauthier says
I love eggs Benedict or a mushroom omelet!