Recipes from Helle

Okay this dish may sound a little strange, but I promise that its a big big hit at my house. My husband’s siblings and friends regularly request this meal and its quick and easy to boot. So here goes

• 1/2 to 3/4 of a bag of tater tots microwaved until thawed (takes about 3 minutes a plate full)
• 2 or 3 tsp onion powder
• 2 or 3 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 lb polska kielbasa or smoked sausage (I use turkey so there are less calories and fat)
• 3 or 4 eggs (not necessary, but quite good)

Okay so you’ve got your tots thawed and ready for the skillet. They should be warm but not cooked. Toss them in along with the onion powder, italian seasoning, and sausage and cook till the potatoes are starting to get crispy and fall apart easily. Add the eggs and cook till done. Voila you have a delicious breakfast that will be a huge hit without breaking the bank.

This is a weekend meal at our house and I usually make it the day after making Jambalaya because I use the other sausage link from the package in that. For the Jambalaya there are no secrets– I just by either the Zattarains or store brand box mix and add chicken, sausage, a little bell pepper, and some chopped onion and cook according to the package. Theres my big secret for Jambalaya. I tried making it from scratch once and it wasn’t bad, but we like the mix better