Bring new holiday traditions to life with a warm, wholesome morning meal
As the busy holiday season approaches, take time to relax and make family memories with a delicious breakfast at home. Bringing loved ones together doesn’t always need to involve an elaborate gathering. Sometimes, a warm, cozy morning meal is all you need.
With wholesome nutrition top of mind for many moms, incorporating milk into your family’s routine can be a simple way to get important nutrients like protein, calcium and vitamin D. When you use real, farm fresh, dairy milk in your favorite holiday recipes, you can feel good knowing that it provides a natural nutrient package that is hard to match in any other single food or beverage.
During this holiday season, bring the family together to enjoy savory comfort foods, like this homemade twist on classic hash browns. Made with ingredients you can feel good about, like nutritious milk, crisp vegetables and fresh herbs, this potato hash is sure to become a new favorite. It’s served with an 8-ounce glass of milk for an extra nutrient boost that helps everyone power through the busy holiday season.
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Garlic Herb Potato Hash
- 3 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â small red potatoes, skin-on and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â red bell pepper, diced
- 3 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped, plus additional for topping
- 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped, plus additional for topping
- 2 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2/3 Â Â Â Â Â cup milk
- 1/4Â Â Â Â Â Â teaspoon salt
- 1/4 Â Â Â Â Â teaspoon pepper
- 2 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â slices low-sodium turkey bacon, cooked near crispy
- 1/4Â Â Â Â Â Â cup finely grated reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter then add potatoes, bell peppers, garlic, thyme and oregano, stirring occasionally until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Sprinkle flour over potato mixture and stir to coat. Gradually stir in milk until sauce forms. Season with salt and pepper and stir in slices of turkey bacon. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cover, allowing to melt 1-2 minutes. Uncover and top with additional herbs, if desired, before serving.
- Pair each serving with 8-ounce glass of milk.
Nutritional information per serving: 320 calories; 11 g fat; 6 g saturated fat; 45 mg cholesterol; 17 g protein; 38 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 440 mg sodium; 434 mg calcium (45% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk, and include an 8-ounce glass of milk.
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