Welcome to MenuQuest - a newsletter designed to deliver the latest trends and delicious menu ideas. Our first edition focuses on breakfast. Take a look to discover how you can take the most important meal of the day to new heights.
Chef Mike Wales
JMFG MenuQuest
Recipe Concepts
Country Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich
Bacon, ham, mozzarella and honey mustard on a toasted English muffin.
Mediterranean Frittata Bites
Bite-sized frittatas made with sautéed spinach, Feta cheese, and Italian sausage.
French Toast with Bacon-Honeyed Apples
Crusty French toast topped with sautéed cinnamon apples and crispy bacon pieces.
Bacon and Green Chile Quiche
Crispy bacon, diced green chiles and Cheddar cheese baked into a creamy quiche.
Ham and Potato Hash
Hearty sautéed potatoes with ham, green bell peppers, red onions and tomatoes.
1 purchased multigrain OR white flatbread (approx. 7 x 5-inches)
1 large egg, scrambled
1 breakfast patty (2 oz.), heated, crumbled
1 oz. shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1 oz. salsa
Directions
1. Preheat convection oven to 325°F.
2. Place flatbread on half sheet pan. Bake 2 minutes.
3. Remove from oven and spread egg, sausage, cheese and salsa over flatbread. Bake an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and all ingredients are hot. Fold in half and serve.
Calories 455, Total Fat 28g, Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0, Cholesterol 272mg, Sodium 983mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Dietary Fiber 9g, Total Sugars 2g, Protein 33g
Flavor is King
Taste drives purchases in the morning. Savory breakfast meats are crave-worth, so inspire and excite consumers by adding a twist on the familiar, like a unique cheese, smoke or syrup.
The Value of Value
Breakfast Spending is far below lunch and dinner, so operators need to differentiate and innovate to compete. Consumers are looking for value in the morning, and Dollar Menus are increasingly popular.
Health
Better-for-you items are growing on menus but consumers are unwilling to sacrifice flavor for nutrition. Make sure your healthy items still deliver great taste.
Convenience
Life moves fast, as do consumers. Speed and grab-and-go options are important to capture more weekday purchases.
Recipe Concepts
Country Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich
Bacon, ham, mozzarella and honey mustard on a toasted English muffin.
Mediterranean Frittata Bites
Bite-sized frittatas made with sautéed spinach, Feta cheese, and Italian sausage.
French Toast with Bacon-Honeyed Apples
Crusty French toast topped with sautéed cinnamon apples and crispy bacon pieces.
Bacon and Green Chile Quiche
Crispy bacon, diced green chiles and Cheddar cheese baked into a creamy quiche.
Ham and Potato Hash
Hearty sautéed potatoes with ham, green bell peppers, red onions and tomatoes.
