Ahhh, it’s so true that there’s no place like home! Got back from NY late Friday night and had an incredible 3 exciting days in the middle of Manhattan. The hustle and bustle of Time Square is crazy, people are in such hurry ALL the time, but at the same time it is such an interesting place.
About 3 or 4 weeks ago, I was completely surprised to get a call from the folks at Pillsbury for an opportunity to do some online cooking videos for Pillsbury.com. They are looking to feature the videos sometime this fall. A very successful pastry chef/cookbook author demonstrated most of the videos, but they wanted a past Bake-off finalist to feature some recipes as well. After some finagling with child care for my boys, I accepted this great opportunity.
Everyone was so accommodating and made sure I was completely taken care of. The Marriot Marquis Hotel was beautiful, right in the middle of Time Square and had fantastic room service. It was so weird and quiet being in a hotel room by myself but I managed just fine with the big bowl of veggi pasta and chocolate molten cake I dined on Wednesday night! Back to eating better Monday as usual……
I spent 2 days in a cute kitchen studio with producers, camera crew, a make-up/hair person and demonstrated 3 separate Pillsbury Bake-off recipes with a host from Howdini.com. It was really interesting to see how it all works behind the scenes. The process was very professional and much more involved than I would have ever thought.
So, that’s my last few days in a nutshell. Cool huh? I have the most supportive family and friends, I couldn’t have gone if it weren’t for everyone’s help. Thanks guys!
In honor of my Pillsbury filled weekend, I designed a killer breakfast/brunch recipe this morning using none other than Pillsbury Crescent rolls, look for these low-fat ones, they were great.You’ve got to try these, the chorizo and smoked cheddar adds the best flavor and as usual they are as EASY as ever.If you have chorizo haters (aka) babies in your house too (my husband and oldest son), although my husband did love the chorizo, I made a few cups without chorizo so I didn’t have to hear the whining. Leave it out as needed!
Here’s the cute little cup with no chorizo. If you’ve got chorizo whiners at home, just leave it out, but make sure to add a pinch of salt and pepper to the egg mixture. The chorizo adds so much flavor it doesn’t need salt at all.
Green Chili and Smoked Cheddar Chorizo Breakfast Cups
1 can Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, reduced fat, 8 count
3 eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
¼ Cup diced green chilies from can
½ Cup smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
½ Cup cooked chorizo, about ¼ lb (just brown it in a skillet for about 10 minutes over medium heat)
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Unroll crescent rolls and press the widest part of triangle into 8 muffin cups, pressing up the sides and bottom of cups, leaving points of dough hanging over sides.In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, chilies, cheese and cooled chorizo.Pour into muffin cups filling nearly to the top.Take 2 longest points of dough and lightly twist them, then set on the top and middle of cup.Bake for 25-28 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, remove from muffin cups and EAT!
8 servings
Enjoy the rest of the weekend! See you soon with something sweet!
Easy Chorizo Egg Muffin Cups
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls reduced fat, 8 count
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup canned diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup smoked cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup chorizo about ¼ lb, cooked (just brown it in a skillet for about 10 minutes over medium heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Unroll crescent rolls and press the widest part of triangle into 8 muffin cups, pressing up the sides and bottom of cups. Leave the points of dough hanging over sides.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, chilies, cheese and cooled chorizo.
- Pour into muffin cups filling nearly to the top. Take 2 longest points of dough and lightly twist them, then set on the top and middle of cup.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from muffin cups.
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Welcome home and congratulations on a fabulous opportunity! The chorizo cups look delicious. My husand would be so happy if I made him these.
Hey u little cutie, these look divine! I love chorizo!
How exciting for you Jenny! I’m sure you did a great job with the video’s. Can’t wait to see your smiling face on camera!
looks yummy. i have to visit your site more often.
That’s very cool Jenny! Glad you had a good trip! Welcome back!
These look great, I love chorizo and I think I have some in the freezer. I may have to use them for this!
Wow, congrats! Sounds like a great few days in NYC. Can’t wait till they publish your movie. These cups look absolutely delicious, as usual!
How fun! Wish I could have gone with you. These look great!
Oh how fun! I’m so glad you had a good time. And – give me a few days alone in a hotel room and I think I would feel like I had died and gone to heaven 🙂
Congrats on your accomplishments!
I didn’t know they made them in reduced fat, that’s great. I doubt we have them here but I’ll really look because these look great!
So glad you had a fun time, that sounds like a dream! I bet you were great, and you better watch out, I’m sure the phone is going to be ringing off the hook with other offers!
I don’t think I’ve ever had chorizo before. I don’t know what’s wrong with me! I never think to use it.
That’s amazing about Pillsbury! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you.
Keep us posted.
Be sure to tell us when the videos are up and running, I’d love to catch a glimpse of your demos! How very exciting!
Those breakfast cups look great, and I can see how easy it would be to switch up the ingredients. Gonna have to pick up some crecents next time I’m at the store!
Those look good! And wow – how cool that you got to film some online cooking videos! You’re famous! Be sure to let us know when they’ll be available. 🙂
The Pilsbury videos sound so cool! Can’t wait to see them!
Sounds like you had a good time. Can you believe we don’t get Pillsbury over here in the UK
Are you sure Pillsbury is not looking for any more volunteers???I am green with envy!
Wow, that sounds so exciting! I bet you did great! What a yummy breakfast.
Thanks for checking out my blog. I have a few picky palates as well, especially my middle child:)
These look delicious! I just made Rachel Rays Chorizo stuffed bread bites which were similar to these but in cresant rolls, no eggs but I used the leftover chorizo the next day to make an egg casserole. So good.
Congrats! So fun!
Jenny,
How exciting! I’m glad you had such a good time. Quite an honor, lady!
Congratulations on the videos for Pillsbury, Jenny-how exciting!!!! It must have been a whirlwind 3 days for you!
And as exciting and busy as it was…there’s no place like home, is there? I think being away from it makes you wanna grab hold of it all the more!
Great looking breakfast cups-will have to check the grocery store and locate the chorizo-would you believe I’ve never had it? Time to try something new!!!
Welcome back-we missed you!!!! 🙂
Wow that looks great!
My husband is pickier than most three year olds. This looks great!
Thanks Alexandra,
Just missed your comment by a second or two!
Thanks Sarah, hope you enjoy!
Thanks Shelby!
Hi Cate,
Glad you are chorizo fans too, I love it. I’ll be using up my left over chorizo for some burritos, yum!
Thanks Lucy!
EAT,
Thanks, I’ll keep everyone posted on the videos, I’m assuming November. Hope your clients love these as much as I do!
Hi Rita,
I’ll keep you posted for sure, as soon as I peek at them first, lol! Gotta make sure I don’t look like an idiot!
Hi Emily,
Definitely use some of your chorizo on these puppys, they are really good!
Thanks Mary Ann,
It really is great to be home!
oh man, those look amazing!
What a fun opportunity! These cups look wonderful and what a great little breakfast. I am sure that we will all love this one! Welcome home, Jenny!
Jenny I am so glad that you ahda a fun trip! I will definnately have to check out your movies online!
You must have browsed thru my fridge too, since I have a package of chorizo that has been waiting for use . . . problem solved!
Oh Jenny that’s so cool! You must have had a blast! Please make sure to tell us when the videos are online, I’ll love to see them!
I love chorizo!!! These little cups wouls be so good anytime of the day!
Good to have you back!
Sounds like an exciting and fun few days in NYC. Congrats on the Pillsbury videos – I can’t wait to check them out. Your breakfast cups look perfect for some of my clients who want quick breakfast items. I can’t wait to make them.
What a fun trip… and great looking & yummy breakfast /brunch cups!!
Sounds like a great trip, Jenny, but I agree, while it’s fun to go away, it’s always nice to be home too. Bunch of chorizo fans in the house, printing recipe now.
These look awesome Jenny! Welcome home!
These look great, I will give them a try!
Your right Bob, you could put just about any good ingredient in with the eggs and it’d turn out fantastic!
Those look awesome. I love chorizo and adding smoked cheddar makes it even better. But you could pretty much put anything in these, it’s like an omelet wrapped in a croissant.