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Breakfast Bonanza: Kids Get Creative in the Kitchen!

Hey there, lovely readers of Karin’s Kottage! Are you ready for a delightful dose of kIds get creative in the kitchen? My daughter Emily and I are teaching kids cooking classes again. This week, we dove headfirst into a kids’ cooking class that was an absolute blast. The kitchen was abuzz with excitement as little chefs-in-the-making whipped up some morning magic: waffled hash browns, air-fryer French toast sticks, and a homemade Orange Julius drink that was simply scrumptious.

Eager creative kids ready to cook in the kitchen

Picture this: a group of eager youngsters armed with potatoes, graters, mini waffle irons and a sprinkle of imagination. Our mission? Crafting the ultimate waffled hash browns. But these weren’t your average hash browns – oh no! Our junior chefs learned the secret to crispy perfection.

First up, the all-important potato prep: washing, peeling and shredding spuds and giving them a good squeeze to eliminate excess moisture (don’t worry, paper towels were our trusty sidekicks).

With a sprinkle of rosemary, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of melted butter, it was waffle iron time!

Speaking of waffles here is one of my favorite fall waffle recipes

The result? Golden-brown hash browns topped with a medley of shredded cheese and perfectly crispy bacon, baked to perfection in a 400-degree oven.

Can you say ‘delicious’?

But the adventure didn’t stop there.

Making French Toast sticks

Next on our culinary expedition were air-fryer French toast sticks. We had the kids take a slice of bread and cut it into four delightful sticks, perfect for dipping and devouring.

Our mini-chefs cracked eggs with skill and added a dash of milk and cinnamon for a tantalizing batter. Into the air fryer they went, emerging as crispy delights ready for a drizzle of syrup.

The air fryer magic worked wonders, creating a delectable treat that’s bound to become a breakfast favorite.

Kids in the kitchen whipping up Orange Julius

And what’s breakfast without a refreshing sip? Our young kitchen adventurers embarked on a journey to concoct the most delightful homemade Orange Julius drink.

Armed with a blender and an array of ingredients, they blended frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, sugar, vanilla, and ice cubes to create a velvety-smooth masterpiece. The result was an explosion of citrusy goodness that left everyone craving more.

Learning Kitchen Skills

As we wrapped up our kitchen escapades, it was heartwarming to see the joy and pride in the eyes of these young chefs. Not only did they master new cooking techniques, but they also discovered the joy of creating scrumptious dishes from scratch.

As the school bells ring once more, these talented kiddos are armed with culinary skills that will make breakfasts a breeze on busy mornings.

So, here’s to the power of culinary curiosity and the joy of creating delicious memories in the kitchen. Until next time, keep those aprons tied and your taste buds ready for another cooking adventure at Karin’s Kottage!

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Waffled Hashbrowns

Easy way to make hash browns in a waffle maker. They come out crisp and delicious!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword hash browns, Potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 people
Calories 131kcal
Cost 1.00

Equipment

  • 1 waffle maker
  • 1 grater

Ingredients

  • 1 Russet Potato
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp butter
  • grated cheese
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • bacon crumbles

Instructions

  • Make your waffled hash browns
  • wash, dry and peel your potato
  • Using a grater, grate your entire potato into a small bowl
    Using a paper towel squeeze grated potatoes until dry. This allows the potatoes to get crispy in the waffle iron.
    Add your seasonings to the grated potatoes and mix until combined.
  • Cook potatoes in waffle iron
  • Preheat your waffle iron, brush with butter on both sides of waffle iron
    Place your entire amount of shredded potatoes onto the waffle iron. Close the lid. (It will be a bit overstuffed but as it cooks the potato mixture will compress.
    Bake in waffle iron for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
    Serve with grated cheese, cooked bacon bits and sour cream if desired.
Karins Kottage

Welcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with! You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too! I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!

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  • SO fun! That's a day they'll always remember, and good food to eat too! :) Thanks for sharing such a great time!

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