Recipes: Make these breakfast dishes for houseguests during the holidays

"The holidays can bring overnight houseguests. Bless their little hearts, they appreciate a delicious start to the day, breakfast dishes that make them feel like they are getting special treatment. These dishes are a delicious way to make the first meal of the day more festive. A combination of eggs and cheese is so inviting. Classically, bacon and egg quiche comes to mind, a recipe that can show off some shortcuts that neither jeopardize taste nor appearance. Another tantaliziing option is from culinary guru Jacques Pepin. He makes a dish he calls a "soufflan," that combines the delicious elements of both flan and souffle. The quiche uses Swiss or Gruyere cheese, while the soufflan shows off both cream cheese and cottage cheese."

"The combination of flavors and contrasting textures make Quiche Lorraine a favorite for brunch or breakfast. Its smooth cheesiness offers the perfect foil to the crunch of the crust and the salty-sweet chewiness of bacon. If you like, accompany it with a bowl of mixed fruit, and if desired, a storebought coffee cake or quick bread. I take a major shortcut that doesn't sacrifice the quiche's flavor or appearance. The holiday can be hectic, so I use - heaven forbid - prepared refrigerated dough (the kind that comes rolled into a cylinder). After it's placed in the pie pan and crimped it looks made-from-scratch cozy. To prevent the edge of the crust from over-browning, it is covered during the final segment of baking. Strips of aluminum foil work (not the heavy-duty kind), but I really love the convenience of using a pie crust ring. Made of aluminum or silicone, this gizmo fits over the edge of the"

Holiday houseguests appreciate festive, special breakfast dishes that feel indulgent. Egg-and-cheese combinations such as quiche and soufflan provide savory, comforting options. Quiche Lorraine balances creamy Swiss or Gruyere cheese with bacon and a crisp crust; refrigerated pie dough and a pie crust ring or foil prevent overbrowning while saving time. A soufflan blends flan and soufflé elements, featuring cream cheese and cottage cheese for light creaminess. Breakfast panna cotta can be prepared a day ahead, chilled overnight, and finished with crunchy store-bought granola and mixed berries. Serve alongside mixed fruit or a store-bought coffee cake for variety.

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