Apple Breakfast Lasagna

This is a simple way to start the morning off right, as well as a sneak way to get fruit into your kids. I have mixed this up the night before to save time in the mornings.

1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 packages frozen French toast (9 oz each)
1/2 pound sliced boiled ham
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can apple pie filling
1 cup granola cereal with raisins
Powder sugar for dusting

In a small bowl, blend sour cream and brown sugar. Chill. Place 6 French toast slices in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

Layer ham, 1 1/2 cups cheese and remaining 6 slices of French toast. Spread apple pie filling on top and sprinkle with granola.

Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream mixture.

Makes 6 servings.

Apple Pancakes with Cider syrup

What a delightful way to start the day! Sweet apple flavor fills every delectable bite of these flapjacks. For an extra-special treat, top with sour cream and then add syrup.

Ingredients2 cups complete pancake mix
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup grated apple
/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cider syrup1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice

DirectionsIn a small bowl, stir the pancake mix, water, apple and cinnamon just until moistened.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.

Meanwhile, for syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in cider until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Serve with pancakes. Yield: 12 pancakes (1-1/4 cups syrup).