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School Mornings Made Easy
Most parents know the fi rst few weeks
of school season and new daily routines
can be hectic. From stocking up on
school supplies to fi nishing up homework,
there’s few unused minutes in the
day.
One thing that’s particularly easy to
forget in the mad dash to catch the bus
or make it to morning drop-off is a
well-balanced, protein-packed breakfast.
According to a No Kid Hungry study,
when students have a balanced breakfast
in the morning, they are more likely to
attend school and perform better on standardized
tests.
Start the school year off right by giving
your kids a breakfast they’ll love that
also provides the protein they need to
kick-start their day. Recipes like Simple
Ham and Waffl e Breakfast Sandwiches
or Baked Eggs in Avocado can be ready
in minutes and provide fuel long past the
fi rst morning school bell.
As a simple time-saver, Smithfi eld
off ers pre-diced, cubed and sliced ham
that can make breakfast a breeze any day
of the week. Incorporate it into a simple
breakfast sandwich for a protein boost
you can enjoy on-the-go. Served crispy
or chewy depending on your preference,
Th ick Cut Bacon also puts a savory spin
on nearly any breakfast plate, whether
paired with eggs and avocado or a simple
side of toast.
For more information and breakfast
ideas, visit smithfi eld.com.
Simple Ham and Waffl e
Breakfast Sandwiches
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
8 frozen prepared waffl es, toasted
8 ounces Smithfi eld Anytime Favorites
Quarter Boneless Sliced Ham, any fl avor
4 large eggs
4 slices cheddar or American cheese
maple syrup (optional)
Prepare waffl es according to package
directions; keep warm.
In nonstick skillet over medium-high
heat, cook ham slices until lightly
browned, about 30 seconds per side; keep
warm. In same skillet over medium heat,
fry eggs until desired doneness.
Lay out four waffl es and top each with
sliced cheese, ham and fried egg, topping
with remaining waffl es to fi nish. Serve
warm with maple syrup, if desired.
Tip: Try spreading fruit jam on your
sandwich for a change of pace.
Baked Eggs in Avocado
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Nonstick cooking spray
3 large avocados
6 eggs
4 strips Smithfi eld Th ick Cut Bacon,
diced and cooked until crispy
1 cup blue cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Heat oven to 450 F. Spray baking sheet
or glass baking pan with cooking spray.
Cut avocados in half. Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons
of avocado to create well for eggs.
Place avocados fl esh-side up on prepared
baking sheet or glass pan.
Gently crack one egg in each avocado
well, making sure to keep yolk intact.
Bake 10 minutes, or until eggs reach
desired temperature. Remove.
Top with bacon pieces, blue cheese and
cilantro.
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