Cajun Mother's Day Faves + Bayou Boogie

Every year I look forward to having breakfast in bed on Mother's Day,  prepared by my sweet, darling son. It is so nice to sleep in and wake up to a fabulous breakfast. Here are a few of my Mother's Day faves that I guarantee will make your Mother's Day celebration over-the-top, cher!
Bon Appetit and Happy Mother's Day!

Southern Mimosa's and Cajun Bloody Mary's
Cheers!

Mimosa Cheesecake Mini Cupcakes

1 box French vanilla cake mix
1 box cheesecake flavor instant pudding
3/4 cup champagne
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3 drops orange food coloring

 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place mini paper baking cups into mini muffin pan. Mix all ingredients with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds, then on medium for two minutes. Divide batter evenly into baking cups, filling  2/3 full. Bake 13-15 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 24

Frosting

6 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons champagne
3 tablespoons orange juice

In a large bowl, beat ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Top cupcakes with frosting using a pastry bag and garnish with an orange slice. Fab!

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(Click on title to view recipe)

 French Market Beignets

Croissant French Toast w/ Strawberry Syrup 

Creole Brunch Casserole w/ Bacon Cheese Grits and Cornmeal Biscuits

I am sharing these at ~

Southern Sundays @ A Slice of Southern

Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming

See Ya in the Gumbo @ Ms. EnPlace 
Strut Your Stuff Saturday @ Six Sister's Stuff

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Bayou Boogie

I've had a request for another video by Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. Here is a little clip of this hot as Tabasco band rockin' the crowd at Festival International. Let the good times roll, cher!



Wishing all of you a very Happy Mother's Day! Merci beauoup for coming by!

Creole Brunch Casserole w/ Bacon-Cheese Grits

We often eat our main meal at noon, here in Cajun country, and I just love to have a good brunch buffet on the weekends. Here are a few of my faves that I love to serve my family and guests. My Creole Brunch Casserole combines spicy sausage,  peppers, and cheese, and transforms an ordinary breakfast dish into a delectable brunch treat.  And the cheese grits are scrumptious and compliment it perfectly.  I also like to serve these with Mama's Cornmeal Biscuits and a batch of Cajun Bloody Marys. Cest bon, cher! Enjoy!

Creole Brunch Casserole

2 links Andouille sausage, sliced
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
1/4 cup each green and red bell peppers, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced thin
1/4 cup jalapenos, seeded and chopped
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
4 slices French bread or 2 large croissants, torn into pieces
1 large Creole tomato, diced
1 tsp. Creole seasoning
Salt and Tabasco to taste
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

In large skillet, saute the sausage, onions and peppers, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, seasoning, and parsley together, and set aside. Arrange torn bread in bottom of a buttered baking dish. Layer the sausage-veggie mixture over the bread layer. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage-veggie mixture. Top with the diced tomatoes, then the cheese. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned. Serves 6 Divine!

Easy Bacon-Cheese Grits

1 cup regular grits
2 cups water
1 cup milk
1/2 stick butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups cheddar/monterey jack cheese blend, shredded
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp.Tabasco
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped green onions, optional

In 4 quart saucepan, bring water to a boil and add salt and grits.  Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter, until combined.

Stir in half the cheese and bacon, and the green onions, and mix well. Whisk the egg and milk mixture and Tabasco into the grits and whisk quickly until well combined. Spoon into a well greased 9 x13 baking pan. Top with remaining bacon and cheese. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 6  Fab! Enjoy

Mama's Cornmeal Biscuits (click here for recipe)

Cajun Bloody Marys (click here for recipe)

I am sharing these at :

Cast Party Wednesday

These Chicks Cooked

Full Plate Thursday

Fresh Food Friday

Show and Tell Friday

Strut Your Stufff Saturday

Weekend Wrap Up 

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