Simple Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

Cake

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 9 inch square pan. 
2. In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add in the shortening and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the milk and vanilla. Add the egg-milk mixture to the flour mixture all at once. Stir carefully until blended. 
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. 
5. In a small bowl mix together melted butter, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Spread evenly on top of cake and use a knife to drag some of the topping into the cake. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Easy Egg Casserole

Ingredients:

• Bread
• 1 dozen eggs
• 9 oz turkey sausage
• 1 TBS dried onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• Parsley (optional)

Grease medium-sized casserole dish and layer with cut up pieces of bread (or leftover hamburger/hot dog buns). 

Beat 12 eggs until well mixed and add cooked turkey sausage and onion.

Salt and pepper to taste.  Pour over bread and layer cheese on top. Sprinkle with parsley for color.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes (until eggs are solid).