Buddy The Elf's Breakfast Spaghetti Recipe

'Tis the season for festive indulgence, and what better way to embrace the whimsy of the winter holidays than by diving into the delightfully eccentric world of Buddy's breakfast spaghetti from the iconic movie "Elf"?

In the spirit of celebrating the joy that Christmas brings, why not embark on a culinary adventure and give this unconventional dish a try? Picture a medley of spaghetti, Pop-Tarts, and sweet syrups coming together to create a breakfast masterpiece that promises to be as unforgettable as the holiday itself. While the combination might raise an eyebrow or two, rest assured that it's the perfect recipe for a breakfast experience that will linger in your memory long after the holiday season has passed.

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Buddy The Elf's Breakfast Spaghetti

Recipe from Food Network

Ingredients

• Kosher salt

• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

• 12 ounces spaghetti

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, plus more for drizzling

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for drizzling

• 2 tablespoons sprinkles, plus more for topping

• 2 chocolate toaster pastries, toasted and cut into squares

• Mini marshmallows, for topping

• Candy-coated chocolates, for topping

• Candy corn, for topping

Directions

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the halves of the pod. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, heat the butter and heavy cream in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted. Whisk in the chocolate syrup, maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Bring to a simmer and reduce until lightly syrupy while the pasta cooks, about 5 minutes.

3. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and discard the vanilla bean halves. Add the pasta directly to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sauce and adding a little reserved pasta water only if it seems dry (there should be a thin film of syrupy sauce at the bottom of the skillet). Add the sprinkles and toss the pasta with tongs to distribute.

4. Divide among 4 bowls. Drizzle with more chocolate and maple syrup, then top with the toaster pastry squares, additional sprinkles, mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates and candy corn. Serve immediately.