An Inn on the Ocean Bed & Breakfast

Inn on the Ocean
Bed & Breakfast
1001 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 289-8894
(888) 226-6223
Fax: (410) 289-8215

Innkeepers:
Vicki and Charlie Barrett

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Mushroom, Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Strata

Serves 6

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups sliced Baby Portobello mushrooms
3 cups sliced white button mushrooms
1 cup shiitake mushroom caps chopped
1 cup sliced, cleaned, leeks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar of roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups half and half
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups goat cheese or feta cheese
9 cups sourdough bread, cubed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine fresh herbs. Set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet.
Add mushrooms, leeks, salt and pepper.
Saute 10 minutes.
Add fresh herbs and chopped red peppers, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Combine eggs, half and half and 1/2 goat cheese.
Stir in mushroom mixture.
Add bread cubes, stir entire mixture gently.
Spoon into 2 quart casserole.
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 45 minutes, set and lightly browned.
Remove, let casserole settle for 5 minutes before cutting.

Note: This is a vegetarian dish. You can add 1 pound cooked chopped hot sausage.

Apple Raisin Bars

Makes 24 bars

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 stick butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 diced apples
3/4 cup golden raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 9X13 baking dish with Pam.
Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
Blend sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla with electric mixer for 3 minutes.
Gradually add flour mixture on low speed.
Stir in apples and raisins and spread in pan.
Bake for 35 minutes. Check with toothpick for doneness.
Cool completely before cutting.

Apple Cinnamon Butter

2 ounces dried diced apples
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup butter( 1 stick)

Allow butter to soften.
Mix all ingredients in a food processor until well blended.
Serve with muffins, coffe cake or topping for French toast

Menus are flexible. If you would like to have a gluten free, low fat, or heart healthy menu, please let Vicki know at check-in so arrangements can be made.