6 Easy Breakfast Ideas For Work

1. Spinach Artichoke Dip

I know that spinach and artichoke dip is made all year round, but because it’s piping hot and cheesy, it’s always an extra big hit around the holidays.

Serves 8 | Prep. Time 30 min | Cooking time 20 min

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a large ramekin or casserole dish with butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayo, parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, garlic powder, salt, and artichoke hearts.
3. Stir in the chopped spinach and ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese.
4. Stir again until everything is combined. Transfer it to the prepared baking dish. 
5. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and bake for about 30 minutes or until the dip begins to bubble.
6. Serve with your favorite bread or chips.

Nutrition (Per serving)

Calories 181, fat 17 g, carbs 8 g, sugar 2 g, Protein 4 g, sodium 432 mg

2. Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip 

If you are wondering if you want to make a cheese appetizer, a shrimp appetizer, or a dip, make this cream cheese shrimp dip to have the best of everything. 

Serves 8 | Prep. Time 10 min 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup ketchup 
• ¼ cup horseradish sauce 
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 
• ½ teaspoon tabasco 
• 2 tablespoons applesauce 
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest 
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 
• ¾ pound bay shrimp, cooked 

Directions 

1. In a small mixing bowl, to make the cocktail sauce, combine the ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, tabasco, applesauce, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Press the cream cheese block into a plate, smashing it with the back of a spoon until it doubles in width. 
3. Pour the cocktail sauce over the cream cheese, top with the bay shrimp, and serve. 

Nutrition (Per serving)

Calories 175, fat 10 g, carbs 9 g, sugar 7 g, Protein 11 g, sodium 567 mg

3. Deviled Eggs 

Did you know that you can serve deviled eggs all year long and not only for Easter? In fact, there’s nothing more classic than serving deviled eggs at your Christmas table. 

Serves 6 | Prep. Time 15 min / Cooking time 10 min 

Ingredients 

• 6 large eggs 
• 1 tablespoon sour cream 
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 
• Salt and black pepper, to taste 
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped 

Directions 

1. Bring your eggs to a boil in a saucepan on medium heat. 
2. Cook for about 10 minutes until your eggs are hard-boiled. 
3. Peel the eggs and cut them in half, removing the egg yolk. 
4. Place all the egg yolks in a bowl and mash them with fork. Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise. Put some salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
5. Transfer the mashed egg yolks into a piping bag. Fill the egg whites with the creamy egg yolk filling. 6. Sprinkle the deviled eggs with the smoked paprika and chopped chives before serving. 

Nutrition (Per serving)

Calories 86, fat 6 g, carbs 1 g, sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g, sodium 89 mg

4. Perfect Guacamole 

We all know that guacamole is a perfect during summertime and springtime, but the truth is, we all love guacamole at any time of year. Over the holidays, it will be an unexpected surprise and will disappear before you know it. 

Serves 4 | Prep. Time 10 minutes S 

Ingredients 

• 3 garlic cloves, minced 
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 3 ripe avocados, pitted and mashed 
• ½ jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded, and finely diced ¼ cup red onion, finely diced 
• ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped 
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Kosher salt, to taste 

Directions 

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, mashed avocados, and salt and pepper.
2. Stir in the diced jalapeño pepper, red onion, parsley, and lime juice. 
3. Mix until well-combined and serve immediately. 

Nutrition (Per serving)

Calories 323, fat 29 g, carbs 17 g, sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g, sodium 53 mg

5. Baked Brie 

Why would bake brie be in a budget-friendly recipe book you might be wondering? Well, the answer is that the cheapest brie wheels you can find in supermarket are creamy and perfectly suited for baking and no one will know you spent only a few dollars for the cheese. It makes the perfect holiday appetizer to share with family and friends. A perfectly golden-brown crust, a delicious gooey center of cheese, and topped with honey tastes so yummy! 

Serves 6-8 | Prep. Time 10 min | Cooking time 15 min 

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) wheel brie cheese 
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 
• 1-2 tablespoons honey Flaky salt for serving
• Crackers or crusty bread for serving 

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). 
2. Place the brie wheel in a small baking dish.
3. Spread the wheel of brie cheese with honey and sprinkle with chopped pecans. 
4. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until brie is golden and soft. 
5. Let it rest for 5 minutes and sprinkle with flaky salt to taste before serving with crackers or crusty bread. 

Nutrition (Per serving)

Calories 436, fat 17 g, carbs 63 g, sugar 26 g, Protein 14 g, sodium 98 mg 

Note: 

You can be adventurous with the toppings and replace the honey with jams, cranberry sauce, caramelized apples or pears, chutney, etc.

6. Cheddar and Onion Cheese Ball 

You thought I wouldn’t share my foolproof recipe for holiday cheese ball? Think again! 

Serves 10 | Prep. Time 10 min | Chilling time 4 hours 

Ingredients 

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 
• 1½ cups white cheddar cheese, shredded 
• 2 teaspoons onion powder 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• Salt and black pepper, to taste 
• 3 green onions, diced 
• ½ cup diced dried onions 
• 1 cup chives, chopped 

Directions 

1. In a food processor, blend the cream cheese with the cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and dried minced onions until smooth. 
2. Wrap the whole mixture in a plastic wrap and place in a small bowl.
3. Refrigerate for about 4 hours to let it set. 
4. Remove the plastic wrap and roll it out into a ball. Sprinkle with the chives. 
5. Serve with crackers or chips. 

Nutrition (Per serving)

Calories 234, fat 21 g, carbs 2 g, sugar 19 g, Protein 4 g, sodium 66 mg