When booking a vacation rental in Branson, MO, you not only get to enjoy the beautiful Ozark scenery and numerous local attractions, but also the chance to cook delicious meals for your family in the comfort of your temporary home. Branson vacation rentals offer fully equipped kitchens, making meal preparation a breeze. In this article, we’ll share some mouthwatering dishes to prepare for your family during your stay in one of the beautiful Branson vacation rentals by owner.
Appetizing Breakfast Options in Branson Vacation Rentals
Ozark Mountain Omelette
- Ingredients: eggs, cooked bacon or sausage, diced onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper
- Preparation: Whisk the eggs, and cook them in a hot, greased pan. Add the toppings and fold the omelette in half. Cook until the cheese melts, and serve.
Banana Pancakes with Maple Syrup
- Ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, milk, eggs, melted butter, ripe mashed bananas, and maple syrup
- Preparation: Combine dry ingredients, and then add wet ingredients. Mix until smooth. Cook spoonfuls of batter on a hot, greased griddle. Flip when bubbles form on top. Serve with sliced bananas and maple syrup
Lunch Ideas to Satisfy Midday Hunger
Classic Ozark Club Sandwich
Ingredients: sliced bread, deli turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and mustard
Preparation: Toast the bread, spread mayo and mustard, and layer the meats, lettuce, and tomato. Cut into triangles and secure with toothpicks.
Chicken Salad Croissants
- Ingredients: cooked shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, chopped pecans, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and croissants
- Preparation: Combine chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, mayo, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cut croissants in half and stuff with chicken salad mixture.
Delectable Dinner Delights
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Ingredients: pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, hamburger buns, coleslaw, salt, and pepper
- Preparation: Slow cook pork shoulder until tender, then shred and mix with BBQ sauce. Serve on hamburger buns, topped with coleslaw.
Ozark Skillet Lasagna
- Ingredients: ground beef or turkey, diced onions, minced garlic, canned crushed tomatoes, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, and fresh basil
- Preparation: Brown the meat with onions and garlic in a large skillet, then add tomatoes and broken lasagna noodles. Simmer until noodles are tender. Stir in ricotta and top with mozzarella and parmesan. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, then garnish with fresh basil.
Scrumptious Dessert Ideas
Blackberry Cobbler
- Ingredients: fresh blackberries, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, melted butter, and vanilla ice cream
- Preparation: Combine blackberries with sugar, and pour into a greased baking dish. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter, and pour over the berries. Bake until golden brown and serve with vanilla ice cream.
No-Bake S’mores Bars
- Ingredients: crushed graham crackers, melted butter, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows
- Preparation: Mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter, then press the mixture into a greased pan. Melt chocolate chips and pour over the graham cracker crust. Top with mini marshmallows and broil until the marshmallows are golden brown. Allow to cool and cut into squares.
From hearty breakfasts to satisfying dinners and delightful desserts, these dishes will make your stay in Branson vacation rentals a memorable experience for your entire family. Cooking together can be a great bonding experience, and sharing meals around the table can create lasting memories.
Book Branson Vacation Rentals by Owner
Don’t wait any longer to plan your perfect Branson getaway. Call Branson Regal at 1.417.203.0402 now and book directly for the best lakefront Branson vacation rentals by owner, luxury condos, and private homes. Experience the joy of creating delicious homemade meals in a fully equipped kitchen while enjoying quality time with your loved ones in a beautiful vacation rental.
