Bacon & Egg Pie: A New Zealand Recipe

My sister recently moved back to the states after living in New Zealand with her family for a few years. I was very jealous of her experience there and unfortunately I never got to visit her there! We are talking about having a sister trip to NZ down the road however when she goes back for a visit. She brought me back this fantastic cookbook as a gift, and our favorite thing to make is the Bacon & Egg Pie. Everyone loves it and it's not just a good idea for breakfast. It makes a great lunch or dinner as well. The best recipe for this pie is not from this cookbook, but here at a free range life. She says it's so good that her husband proposed to her after she made it for him the first time. It really is that good- warm or cold. It can easily go in your husband's cooler to work since it can be eaten cold. It's hearty and full of protein. Okay, and lots of carbs too.

cookie dough stuffed oreos

Two of HF's favorite treats are oreos and cookie dough ice cream. So what would be better than a cookie dough stuffed oreo, right? The good thing about the cookie dough in this recipe is that it is eggless! So you can have as much cookie dough as you want and not worry about the raw eggs. All of the recipes out there have you dip these in melted chocolate so they are "fudge covered", but I like them just like this. Just be sure to keep them in the refrigerator after you make them. HF loved this surprise treat when he opened up the fridge.

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 package (32 oreos)

1. Mix butter and sugars together until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat just until combined, scraping edges as needed.
2. In separate bowl combine the flour and salt and add to wet ingredients. Mix well.
3. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Carefully separate your oreos in half by gently twisting. It's okay if the white filling is on one or both sides of the cookie.
5. Place a heaping tablespoon of dough on one side of the oreo. Place other half on top and gently press down until it resembles a sandwich like pictured above.
6. Shape around the edges of the cookie with finger or a knife to make the cookie dough even with the cookie and not sticking out.
7. Keep refrigerated in ziploc bag or container with a lid.

Enjoy!

menu plan monday

Monday: Chicken Ala Mondo Salad

Tuesday: Cold Oven Salmon with rice and broccoli

Wednesday: Kneaders French toast

Thursday: Chicken Madeira

Friday: Pizza Night

Saturday: leftovers

Sunday: Sheet pan Nachos

Inspiration: Super Healthy Kids

Even though my kids are getting older, I still refer to Super Healthy Kids all the time. I love their recipes and their advice. Their dinners are always quick, easy, and healthy and they have the best breakfast and lunch ideas. My favorite thing is that they use fresh ingredients and their recipes are super practical. To be honest, there hasn't been anything we haven't liked from these ladies and I've been following them for years!

Here are some of my favorite recipes from SHK:

sweet spinach muffins

No Bake Date Bars

Crunchy Falafel


Instant Pot Chicken and Brown Rice