Ditch the soup cans and crispy chow mein noodles, this homemade Hawaiian Haystacks recipe is the ultimate version of the classic! Made with a creamy from-scratch chicken sauce and layered with rice, fresh toppings, and plenty of flavor, these haystacks are a family favorite you’ll want on repeat.
Easy to customize, fun to serve, and perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd, this is Hawaiian Haystacks done right.
Alright, alright! I’m clearly not in Washington anymore, Toto. I’ve lived in Utah for well over a decade now, and Utah loves food and family—and you better get on board or risk being an outcast…ha! A Hawaiian haystack, also known as a “chicken sundae,” is a convenience dish with a rice base topped with chicken gravy, diced pineapple, tomatoes, Chinese noodles, cheese, and really whatever you want for a topping.
When we first moved here, we learned about Funeral Potatoes—a cheesy potato casserole with a terrible name. Then there’s the Swig cookie debate (I don’t do cold cookies), Navajo Tacos and Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, Cafe Rio Chicken, Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice, Magleby’s Buttermilk syrup, and Waffle Love Copycat. Utah loves to be social and eat. I mentioned at a Relief Society meeting (a meeting with the women of our church congregation) that I’d never had Hawaiian Haystacks, and I swear fiery darts shot from everyone’s eyeballs.
Ingredients For Hawaiian Haystacks
Hawaiian haystacks are all about layering flavors and textures, and the right ingredients make all the difference. Gather everything before you start, and you’ll be ready to build these classic Utah comfort-food stacks that are perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any casual gathering.
Base & Sauce
- Butter: Melted to create the base of the sauce
- Garlic: Whisked in for flavor
- Flour: Cooked with butter and garlic to form a roux
- Salt: Seasons the sauce
- Fresh Black Pepper: Adds a mild spice and depth
- Onion Powder: Enhances savory flavor
- Sour Cream: Stirred in to add creaminess and tang
- Lemon Juice
These breakfast croissant sandwiches are everything a savory breakfast lover dreams of! A flaky croissant, crispy bacon, juicy sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and a killer maple mustard sauce that pulls it all together. It’s not exactly a health food, but they are everything you’ve ever wanted (and more)!
Watch How This Breakfast Sandwich is Made…
Not long ago, we were visiting our friends Dave and Sarah in Colorado, and they casually mentioned we had to try our go-to favorite breakfast sandwiches on croissants with mustard and maple sauce. That was all I needed to hear. No recipe, no explanation. I was sold! Oh, and let me tell you: it’s that sweet, tangy maple mustard sauce that takes this croissant sandwich from good to unforgettable. You may just want to drench everything in it.
Are you a sweet or savory breakfast person? Both are so dang good, and it really depends on the day for me. Some days you just want some fluffy melt-in-your-mouth pancakes with buttermilk syrup, and other days you want something that’s going to stick to your ribs and pump you full of protein. If I go savory, I want it big and hearty and full of meat, cheese, and eggs. This breakfast sandwich recipe is just that.
What You’ll Need To Recreate This Breakfast Croissant Sandwich:
After trying this sandwich, you’ll never want a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin ever again. Seriously, they’ll be ruined. Here’s what you’ll need for this life-changing sandwich:
- Bacon: Crispy, smoky strips that add crunch and a salty punch to every bite.
- Maple Breakfast Sausage: Sweet and savory sausage that brings warmth and heartiness to the sandwich.
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Freshly sautéed broccoli and fragrant garlic are baked in a rich cream sauce topped with broiled mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Creamy Parmesan Garlic Broccoli is guaranteed to convert ANY non-broccoli lover into a full-blown fanatic!
Creamy garlic broccoli and cheese is a delicious way to change up your boring broccoli into the side dish of your dreams!
Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Broccoli
This side dish recipe is quite indulgent and probably not something you would want to make every night, but if it’s a special occasion or you want a decadent vegetable dish, then this is what you will need:
- Butter: salted or unsalted work fine, you’ll just reduce the salt if you use salted
- Onion: just regular yellow onion works great
- Broccoli Florets: fresh broccoli is best, but frozen could be used if needed
- Note: Feel free to use the stems too if you want. Just be sure to cut off the tough exterior of the stem.
- Garlic Cloves: adds flavor
- Salt and Pepper: add flavor
- Cream Cheese: adds richness and creaminess
- Heavy Cream: acts as the base for the creamy garlic parmesan sauce
- Smoked Paprika: adds flavor and smokiness to the sauce
- Lemon Juice: adds acidity and a pop of freshness
- Mozzarella Cheese: adds gooiness
- Parmesan Cheese: adds nuttiness and saltiness
- Aleppo Pepper: adds some heat and flavor and great color
- Note: This is my latest obsession! It adds such a delicious flavor. It looks similar to red pepper flakes but it is just moderately spicy.
How to Make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
No flour or cornstarch needed. We are going full cream, a little cream cheese and cheese to make this indulgent sauce! Just simmer it until it reaches your desired thickness. Here are all the steps for this recipe followed by a recipe so you can see how it all happens…
- Prep: Preheat broiler and place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat and start melting the butter.
- Sauté: Add the onions to the melted butter and cook until transparent, stirring occasionally.
- Cook: Toss in the broccoli and minced garlic and season them with salt and pepper and let them cook until bright green and fragrant.
- Simmer: Add the cream cheese, cream and smoked paprika and reduce the heat to low letting it simmer and thicken.
- Finishing Touches: Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir to combine and then top with the cheeses.
- Broil: Place the skillet in the oven and broil until the cheese is bubblin