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Category: Breakfast
- Chile Relleno Casserole
  
  Posted at 9:15 am by NativeNM, on December 12, 2025
  A baked chile relleno casserole is an easy way to make rellenos without sacrificing the flavor of individually fried rellenos. This casserole has layers of meringue like egg batter, a layer of NM Green Chiles and grated cheese before covering the chiles in another layer of batter and cheese. It’s baked in the oven and puffs up like a souffle. This casserole makes enough for a crowd, however Joe and I plan to freeze individual slices so we can have some whenever we want. Just wrap up individual portions to put in the freezer first with plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. I’m looking forward to a slice alongside a bowl of green chile stew or posole.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 5 Comments | Tagged Chile Relleno Casserole, New Mexico Green Chile, New Mexico Green Chile and Cheese Casserole, Oaxaca Cheese
- Pork Belly Breakfast Hash
  
  Posted at 9:33 am by NativeNM, on November 7, 2025
  A couple of weeks ago we tried a new place on the west side of Albuquerque called Brekki Brekki. They are open for breakfast and lunch and have an extensive menu. I was intrigued with the “Protein Hash” options they offered. The description was a skillet of roasted potatoes, melted cheese, choice of bacon, sausage, pork belly or brisket, topped with 2 eggs, cooked your way and served with a side of green chile and a tortilla. The pork belly was so tender with a red chile glaze spooned over top that I can only describe as an ultimate pairing. The flavors were unlike anything I had ever tasted before. Each bite I was taking mental notes on how I could recreate this perfect dish. I feel like I matched the flavors of the dish using different methods, like smoking the pork belly, and creating a glaze from roasted red chiles. I’m already planning on smoking another pork belly so that I can make this breakfast again.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Red or Green | 0 Comments | Tagged @Brekki Brekki, Breakfast Hash with Pork Belly, New Mexicio Inspired Breakfast, Pork Belly Breakfast Hash, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Red Chile Glaze, Red Chile Salt
- Green Chile, Cheese and Bacon Omelette
  
  Posted at 9:41 am by NativeNM, on August 15, 2025
  It’s green chile season here in New Mexico. You may even see NM green chile roasting events near you in your state. NM green chile can be found in the grocery stores and at the farm stands around town. The roasters are fired up and the aroma of roasted chile is in the air. I recently made an omelette filled with green chile, cheese and sprinkled with bacon. The best omelettes are cooked low and slow so that they don’t become rubbery or have that brown crust. They should be light and fluffy with a bright color. It takes time and patience but it is worth it when you take that first bite.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Red or Green | 4 Comments | Tagged 2 Egg Omelette, Green Chile Cheese and Bacon Omelette, NM Green Chile, NM Inspired Omelette, Omelette, Omelette with Green Chile and Cheese and Bacon
- Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake
  
  Posted at 10:39 am by NativeNM, on March 21, 2025
  It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything. My computer had been slowing down over time but I was able to work through it until an automated update in February. Well, that last update brought my computer to a standstill, so after a couple weeks of frustration I eventually had to invest in a new computer. After getting things set back up I’m ready to share a breakfast cake that I made recently. It was so light and moist with layers of apples, and a brown sugar, cinnamon and pecan crumble topping. It’s hard to resist any time of day, especially with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake, Breakfast Cake, Brown Sugar and Apples, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pecan Crumble, Coffee Cake, Toasted Pecans
- Custard Cream Sweet Rolls with Orange Crystallized Sugar
  
  Posted at 9:03 am by NativeNM, on January 16, 2025
  I am a little late sharing my holiday sweet rolls that I enjoy making every year, however I have a good reason. My youngest son Cameron is here for a visit and since I don’t get to see him very often, I am taking this time to enjoy every minute. Over the years I have made numerous flavors of sweet rolls and each time I have the hardest time deciding what new filling to try. Custard sweet rolls are not all that sweet, however, an added hint of sweetness and citrus flavor can be tasted throughout. It’s quite satisfying to peel back the layers of the brioche dough and taste the custard with orange sugar. Sprinkle a fine dusting of powdered sugar over top to make it pretty and lets face it, it’s fun to lick the powdered sugar off your fingers after every bite. Enjoy one with your morning coffee or afternoon tea for a taste of pure bliss!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged Breakfast Sweet Rolls, Crystallized Orange Sugar, Custard Cream, Custard Cream Sweet Rolls with Orange Crystallized Sugar, Custard Rolls with Orange Sugar, Custard Sweet Rolls
- Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
  
  Posted at 9:58 am by NativeNM, on April 12, 2024
  Pecan pie is a classic and one of our favorite desserts. Combining the flavors of pecan pie with bread pudding is pure bliss. The croissants were an impulse buy at Costco. They were huge and still warm in the container; I couldn’t resist. There were a dozen in all, way too many for just Joe and I. Since we couldn’t eat them all before they expired, our best choice was to freeze some or make bread pudding. Joe voted for bread pudding! Croissant rolls give the top a crispy flaky crust while the center cubes are soaked in custard and baked to make a warm creamy center. And don’t forget the pecans that are sprinkled throughout. It’s one of those desserts that appeals to your eyes as well as your taste buds. This makes enough for a large gathering but any leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for another day. Anytime you have leftover French bread, brioche or croissant rolls that are going stale; don’t throw them out, make bread pudding. You’ll be happy you did!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Croissant Bread Pudding, Croissant Rolls, Holiday Bread Pudding, Holiday Dessert, Pecan Pie Bread Pudding, Pecan Pie Custard, Pecans
- Lemon Sweet Rolls
  
  Posted at 11:07 am by NativeNM, on January 5, 2024
  As you know, sweet rolls are my weakness. And every year for the holidays I try to make a new flavor which at this point is starting to become a challenge as I’ve made so many different versions over the years. These lemon pastries are so light and fresh tasting. They are tart but have just enough sweetness to make them a sweet roll. The cream cheese glaze however is quite sweet and you can add as much as you like to find that sweet spot that you enjoy. They are unlike any roll I’ve ever made in that they taste like sunshine and lemonade. I devoured a few over the holidays and put the rest in the freezer. I individually freeze them so I can pull out just one just when I have a craving. They keep for a couple month’s in the freezer and once thawed they can be microwaved for 20 – 30 seconds and taste just as good as the day they were made. If you love the flavor of citrusy tart lemon with a cream cheese glaze then look no further, these sweet rolls are for you!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged baking, Breakfast, Breakfast Lemon Rolls, Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze, Lemon Sweet Rolls, Recipes
- Pecan Sticky Rolls
  
  Posted at 9:57 am by NativeNM, on December 29, 2023
  The one holiday treat that I enjoy baking for Christmas is sweet rolls. They are a sweet indulgence that makes me happy. An afternoon sitting in front of the fire with a cup of tea and a sweet roll is the essence of comfort When I make sweet rolls, I make enough to share with my sister because she loves them just as much as I do. And I don’t post my sweet roll recipes until after the holidays because I make them just a couple days before Christmas so they will be fresh. This year I decided to go back to my childhood for inspiration. Both Kat and I have a vague memory of our mom baking Pecan Sticky Rolls that tasted so incredible. I don’t have any idea how she made them or what recipe she used, but I am going to try and recreate the memory with flavors that I think she would have used to make that pecan caramel syrup. It all begins with brioche dough, which is my go-to sweet dough that never fails. I then tested variations of brown sugar and butter combinations to get just the right amount of sweet buttery caramel flavors. After all the taste testing and decision making was done, it was a triumph to finally bake them. They tasted as good as I had hoped and I think they turned out quite pretty too!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 8 Comments | Tagged baking, Bread, Breakfast, Breakfast Rolls with Pecan Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Rolls, Pecan Caramel Sweet Rolls, Pecan Caramel Syrup, Pecan Sticky Buns, Pecan Sticky Rolls, Pecan Sweet Rolls, Recipes, Sweet Rolls with Pecan Caramel Sauce
- Heavenly Hash Eggs Benedict
  
  Posted at 10:22 am by NativeNM, on February 23, 2023
  There’s a cozy little restaurant “Hannah and Nates Market Cafe” that serves some of the best breakfast and lunch dishes in Corrales and Albuquerque. One of their signature dishes is the Heavenly Hash which is a mound of hash browns topped with cheese, bacon, sausage or ham, eggs cooked your way with red or green chile. They also make some of the best Eggs Benedicts in town. I always have a hard time deciding whether to order the Heavenly Hash or the Eggs Benedict, so today I’m combining the two with my own version of the perfect breakfast dish. It starts with hash browns that are cheesy and crisp on the outside topped with perfectly poached eggs with hollandaise sauce, crispy bacon bits and diced green chile. The combination is heavenly all right! Joe and I ate every bite, it was so good! But if you want a healthier version, ditch the hollandaise sauce as it is very rich in butter and egg yolks. I took several short cuts to make this timely dish easier with less mess. For instance using dehydrated potatoes cuts down the time it takes to make hash browns from scratch. Microwaving the bacon in less than 5 minutes while leaving no mess on top of the stove is a big plus! And I can’t say enough about using poaching bags; they are the way to go for perfectly poached eggs in only 4 – 5 minutes. It shouldn’t be hard to make breakfast this good!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Red or Green | 4 Comments | Tagged @hannahandnatesnm.com, Eggs Benedict, Green Chile and Bacon Eggs Benedict, Hannah and Nates Market Cafe, Hash Browns with Eggs Benedict, Heavenly Hash, Heavenly Hash Eggs Benedict
- Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls with Candied Pecans and a Coffee Glaze
  
  Posted at 10:32 am by NativeNM, on December 31, 2022
  As promised I share with you these decadent gooey Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls! And in every soft layer you will find pieces of candied pecans and topped with a coffee glaze that is out of this world! This has been on my bucket list for the longest time. Dulce de Leche is creamy and tastes similar to caramel sauce, however there are subtle differences between the two. While caramel sauce is made with sugar, water and heavy cream; Dulce de Leche is made with sweetened condensed milk. Caramel sauce only takes a few minutes to make, but it takes a few hours for sweetened condensed milk to simmer into a creamy caramelized sauce aka Dulce de Leche. While I would have loved to make my own Dulce de Leche, I was in a pinch for time and picked up a jar that was ready to go. Sometimes giving yourself a break is a good thing. I did make time to spice up some pecans with some sugar and spice that truly made these rolls special. The inspiration for these rolls and especially the coffee glaze is inspired by Yvette at Muy Bueno Cookbook. From my kitchen to yours, I hope 2023 will be a year filled with good health, happy times and delicious food to be shared with those you love!
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