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cropped apple french toast

Yum yum yum! This is the easiest no fail breakfast recipe out there, and bonus, it looks like you put a ton of effort and time into it! You make it the night before and then all you have to do is throw it in the oven for 30 minutes in the morning. This is perfect for a brunch party when you want to eliminate morning prep time or you want a delicious meal for your family. Kids love it, adults love it – all over a giant win!

Menu planning can be a challenge…You have to consider the mood you’re trying to create, the formality, and of course, the tastes and preferences of your guests. A lot to think about, right?

 Well, I embrace this challenge! Planning the perfect menu is one of my favorite things to do, and I spend an inordinate amount of time in a day doing just that! My roommate recently went to a dinner party at her boyfriend’s parents’ house. The host was serving a coconut crusted salmon and asked my roommate to bring a side that would complement the salmon. Since a majority of my daydreaming time is spent menu planning and coming up with spins to classic recipes, she asked me to help her come up with some ideas.

A quick brainstorming session led us to a scrumptious solution — these beautiful bacon and rosemary scalloped potatoes. I had been wanting to experiment with scalloped potatoes for a while, so this was the perfect excuse!

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