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Hazelnut French Toast

Hazelnut French Toast

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and hazelnut liqueur together in a shallow bowl.
  2. 2 Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large skillet, tilting the skillet to assure complete coverage.
  3. 3 Dip 2 slices brioche in the egg mixture, moistening both sides.
  4. 4 Cook brioche in the hot skillet until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat process until all bread is cooked.
  5. 5 Cut each slice of brioche into half on a bias. Sprinkle hazelnuts over the halves and top with maple syrup.

By Veronica Standeven

Fluffy Egg Strata

Fluffy Egg Strata

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients
  2. 2 Toss cubed bread, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon together in a large bowl; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and mustard together until smooth; pour evenly over bread mixture.
  4. 4 You can bake the strata straightaway but for better results, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish; bake strata in the preheated oven until eggs are set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By Serenity

Big Batch Creamy Gravy for a Crowd

Big Batch Creamy Gravy for a Crowd

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
9 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, at least 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking continuously until mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir half-and-half into the saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Add liquid smoke. Cook and stir until gravy is smooth and slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By Leslie Kelly

Egg Bites in the Instant Pot®

Egg Bites in the Instant Pot®

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray egg molds with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle crumbled bacon into the molds.
  2. 2 Combine shredded cheese, cottage cheese, half-and-half, eggs, and salt in a blender; process until smooth. Divide mixture equally amongst the molds, filling each about 3/4 full. Cover with foil, wrapping tightly around the edges of the molds.
  3. 3 Pour water into the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select steam setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Hold the mold over a wire rack and gently push egg bites out. Serve immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

By mary k

Easy Crustless Quiche

Easy Crustless Quiche

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
70 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook chopped bacon and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until evenly browned and the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. 3 Brush butter on the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese into bottom of the dish; top with bacon and sausage. Spread Cheddar cheese over bacon and sausage.
  4. 4 Beat eggs, cream, and half-and-half together in a bowl; slowly pour over cheese and sausage.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool briefly before slicing and serving.

By Jim

Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche

Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Press pastry into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Poke holes into the pastry with a fork and continue cooking until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove crust from the oven, and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Mix 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and 1 tablespoon flour in a bowl; spread over warm crust.
  4. 4 Mix ham and honey mustard together in a bowl; spoon over cheese mixture.
  5. 5 Mix half-and-half, eggs, green onions, remaining 1 tablespoon flour, and salt together in bowl.
  6. 6 Pour mixture carefully over ham layer; top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until set in the center. Cool briefly before cutting and serving.

By Lindsey Elizabeth

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Cook bacon, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon from pot and drain grease.
  2. 2 Add onion to the pot; saute until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove onion. Saute spinach until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove spinach and squeeze out excess liquid. Clean out Instant Pot liner.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a medium bowl until yellow and frothy. Add onion, spinach, Swiss cheese, half-and-half, salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper. Stir in 1/2 of the cooked bacon.
  4. 4 Spray stackable insert pans with cooking spray; divide egg mixture between the pans. Fill liner with 1/2 cup water. Cover pans with a lid and place inside the liner. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove casserole from pans and garnish with remaining bacon.

By thedailygourmet

Instant Pot® Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

Instant Pot® Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray ice cube trays with nonstick cooking spray. Divide bacon, Cheddar cheese, bell pepper, and green onions among the molds.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper together in a measuring glass with a pour spout. Slowly pour egg mixture into the molds until they are full but not overflowing. Spray foil sheets with cooking spray and seal each mold individually.
  3. 3 Pour 1 1/4 cups water into the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and place a trivet inside. Carefully stack all 3 molds on top of the trivet.
  4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer molds to a clean work surface, remove foil, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Turn molds over to release the cooked filling. Place one in the center of each flour tortilla and roll into burritos. Let burritos cool. Wrap in parchment paper, place in a large resealable plastic bag, and freeze.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Lemon-Ricotta Cornmeal Waffles

Lemon-Ricotta Cornmeal Waffles

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk half-and-half, ricotta cheese, eggs, melted butter, and lemon extract together in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour into the flour mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Coat the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp and golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Maple Walnut Scones

Maple Walnut Scones

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack to lower center of oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Toast walnuts on a baking sheet in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool.
  2. 2 Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Toss butter pieces in flour mixture to coat. Use a pastry blender to cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in toasted walnuts. Beat egg in a large bowl. Mix in half-and-half, maple extract, and vanilla extract. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just blended, switching from a spoon to your hands as mixture comes together. Place dough in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Roll chilled dough into a ball on a lightly floured surface. Flatten dough into a 3/4-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
  4. 4 Bake scones on a parchment lined baking sheet just until firm and the bottoms are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
  5. 5 Stir together confectioners' sugar, hot water, and remaining maple extract. Drizzle on scones to glaze.

By Sandie

Waffle House-Style Waffles

Waffle House-Style Waffles

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk together egg, sugar, butter, and vanilla in a separate large bowl until mixture is smooth. Whisk in half-and-half and buttermilk. Add flour mixture; stir until just combined and a few lumps remain. (Do not overmix.) Chill, covered, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat waffle iron to medium-high; lightly coat with cooking spray. Pour about 2/3 cup batter onto waffle iron. Cook until golden and crisp on edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
  4. 4 Serve waffles with maple syrup, chocolate chips, and/or additional butter.

By Nicole Hopper

Grits, Sausage, and Egg Casserole

Grits, Sausage, and Egg Casserole

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring water, half-and-half, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and butter until melted. Cool.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  4. 4 Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Stir sausage, egg mixture, orange bell pepper, and red bell pepper into grits mixture. Pour grits mixture into prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 60 minutes.

By Ginny49

Country Sausage Breakfast Pizza

Country Sausage Breakfast Pizza

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
19 min
Total
29 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place pizza crusts on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and leave oven on.
  4. 4 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. 5 Reduce heat of skillet to medium-low. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add flour; stir until dissolved to make a roux, about 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir to remove browned bits from bottom of the skillet. Cook and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Season gravy with pepper, salt, and onion powder.
  6. 6 Return the drained sausage to the skillet; stir to coat with the gravy. Remove from heat; divide sausage gravy evenly over the pizza crusts.
  7. 7 Melt the remaining butter in a small nonstick saucepan over low heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until scrambled, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; divide scrambled eggs evenly over the pizzas. Top with Swiss cheese and Cheddar cheese.
  8. 8 Bake in the hot oven until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

By Ingalyn

Chia Seed, Coconut, and Raspberry French Toast Sticks

Chia Seed, Coconut, and Raspberry French Toast Sticks

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut each bread slice into 4 even sticks.
  2. 2 Mix coconut, chia seeds, half-and-half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
  4. 4 Dip bread sticks in the batter until completely coated.
  5. 5 Cook coated bread sticks in the hot butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Place raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened, about 1 minutes. Mix yogurt into raspberries.
  7. 7 Dip French toast sticks in raspberry-yogurt sauce and top with maple syrup.

By Joy

Apple-Cinnamon French Toast Bake

Apple-Cinnamon French Toast Bake

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
580 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to coat. Layer 4 slices bread on the bottom of the baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 of the apples. Repeat layers.
  2. 2 Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix well. Pour over the bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Pull out of the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix butter, brown sugar, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Spread over the top layer of apples.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 40 minutes.

By KristenB

Spinach Quiche with Chicken

Spinach Quiche with Chicken

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese into pastry shell. Mix together chicken, spinach, remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and onion in a medium bowl; transfer mixture to pastry shell.
  3. 3 Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, seasoning blend, and herbes de Provence in a second medium bowl until well combined; pour over chicken mixture.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

By wetteland

New Quiche Lorraine

New Quiche Lorraine

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Reserve about 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.
  3. 3 Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place thawed pie crust in a pie dish; prick holes in bottom and sides of crust using a fork.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Remove crust from oven and reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  6. 6 Whisk half-and-half and sour cream together in a bowl; beat in eggs. Stir in Swiss cheese, bacon, onion mixture, parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; pour into crust.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool before slicing into wedges, 10 minutes.

By MKCortes Latin Goddess

Homemade White Hot Chocolate

Homemade White Hot Chocolate

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine white chocolate chips and half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Stir continuously until chocolate has completely melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in milk and vanilla extract until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  5. 5 Pour into mugs and serve.

By Dawn

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a fine-mesh sieve with a coffee filter. Pour yogurt into the sieve set over a measuring cup; drain in the refrigerator until about 1/2 cup whey is collected, about 8 hours.
  2. 2 Whisk half-and-half and drink mix in a large bowl. Stir in strained yogurt and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into and ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze about 2 hours.

By zeebee

Amaretto Ice Cream

Amaretto Ice Cream

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir heavy cream, half-and-half, and sugar together in a large bowl until sugar dissolved. Stir in liqueur and vanilla.
  2. 2 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions until ice cream reaches 'soft-serve' consistency. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze about 2 hours before serving.

By ly1310

Coconut-Pineapple Ice Cream

Coconut-Pineapple Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cream of coconut, half-and-half, chopped pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut flakes, and coconut extract together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Pour cream of coconut mixture into an ice cream maker and process until thickened according to manufacturer's instructions; transfer to an airtight container, and place in the freezer until firm, about 3 hours.

By lutzflcat

Banana Walnut Ice Cream

Banana Walnut Ice Cream

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
690 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 1/2 cups half-and-half in a large saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly stir in warmed half-and-half, stirring constantly. Transfer egg yolk mixture to the same saucepan; heat over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Transfer to the same bowl; stir in heavy cream.
  3. 3 Combine bananas and remaining 3/4 cup half-and-half in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer banana purée to the cream mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until cold, 3 to 4 hours.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Stir in walnuts. Transfer to 1 quart containers and freeze before serving, 8 hours to overnight.

By franklint99

Easy Ice Cream in a Bag

Easy Ice Cream in a Bag

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla extract in a pint-size resealable plastic bag; seal tightly.
  2. 2 Place pint-size bag of milk mixture, scoop of ice, and 3 tablespoons rock salt into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; seal tightly.
  3. 3 Rock gallon-size bag back and forth (do not shake) until thickens into ice cream, about 10 minutes. Wipe salt from top of the pint-size bag before opening to prevent salt from getting into ice cream.

By JOLEANB

Lavender Ice Cream

Lavender Ice Cream

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat heavy cream, half-and-half, honey, and lavender flowers in a heavy 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally, until cream just starts to bubble. Remove from heat and cover; let steep for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain cream mixture into a bowl using a fine-mesh sieve; discard lavender flowers. Clean saucepan and pour strained cream mixture back in. Heat over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and salt together in a bowl. Whisk in 1 cup hot cream in a slow stream.
  4. 4 Pour egg mixture into the remaining hot cream in the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard coats the back of the spoon and reads 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Chill, covered, for at least 3 hours.
  6. 6 Freeze custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and place in the freezer to firm up.

By Evermore

Famous Restaurant Alfredo Sauce

Famous Restaurant Alfredo Sauce

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine the butter, cream cheese, and half and half in a saucepan. Season with garlic salt and lemon pepper. Bring to a low boil over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened slightly. Serve over 12 ounces of pasta.

By GOODNIGHTGRACIE2

Tiramisu Ice Pops

Tiramisu Ice Pops

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
310 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk mascarpone cheese, half-and-half, espresso, coffee-flavor liqueur, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla bean paste gently in a bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Divide mascarpone cheese mixture among ice pop molds. Cover and freeze until slightly firm, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Insert ice pop sticks 2/3 of the way into the molds. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours more.
  4. 4 Run molds under warm water to release and pull out ice pops.

By Lourdes Valdes

Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes and Swanson® Chicken Broth in a 3-quart saucepan. Heat over high heat to a boil, then cover and cook (still on high) for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  2. 2 Drain the potatoes, reserving the broth.
  3. 3 Mash the potatoes with the cream, butter and about 1/2 cup reserved broth (the consistency will vary depending on the type of potatoes used, so you may want to add more of the reserved broth- see ingredient note). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes

Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover potatoes with cold water by 1 inch in a large saucepan. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until potatoes are fork-tender but still hold their shape, about 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Return potatoes to saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until excess liquid has evaporated and potatoes are dry, about 1 minute. Process hot potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat half-and-half and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed and butter is melted, about 3 minutes; gradually pour into riced potatoes. Stir to incorporate; season with pepper and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Garnish with parsley.

By Nicole Hopper