The season’s favorite fruit is back! Cranberry is making its triumphant return to grocery stores nationwide and it’s not just for sauce anymore. Cranberry is being incorporated into food, drinks and even seasonal décor in new and delicious ways. Thomas’ English Muffins and Bagels has joined the fun with the return of its always popular Cranberry English Muffins and Bagels.
With plump, juicy cranberries baked right in, these tart breakfast treats provide the perfect base for holiday-inspired recipes to delight a crowd without spending the day in the kitchen:
Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 Thomas’ Limited Edition Cranberry Bagel
- 2 Tbsp. brown gravy
- 1/4 c. cornbread stuffing
- 1 oz. lettuce
- 3 oz. carved turkey
Directions
Place 3 oz. carved turkey on one side of bagel. Top with 1/4 cup cornbread stuffing, 2 Tbsp. brown gravy and lettuce.
Baked Bagel French Toast with Maple Glaze
Ingredients
For French Toast:
- 5 Thomas’ Limited Edition Cranberry Bagels (or any flavor), diced in 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or taste
For Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- About 1/4 cup maple syrup, adding additional as necessary for desired consistency
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan pan; set aside.
Add the eggs, milk, maple syrup, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon and salt with melted butter; whisk to combine. Add the bagels and toss lightly to coat. Allow mixture to stand for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, giving bagels time to soak up the coating. Turn mixture out into prepared baking dish, loosely laying it in. Drizzle any unabsorbed coating mixture over the bagels. Then bake for about 30 minutes or until center is set and has dried out some, taking care not to overbake.
Meanwhile, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, add both ingredients and whisk until smooth. Remove French toast from oven, evenly drizzle with glaze and serve immediately.
Breakfast Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 Thomas’ Cranberry English Muffin, split
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. blackberry jam
- 1 Tbsp. granola
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Directions
Toast English muffin. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter and then 1 tablespoon of blackberry jam onto cut sides of each English muffin half. Top with 1 tablespoon of granola. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
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