Heart Healthy Egg and Cheese Muffin Recipe
Make a restaurant-worthy breakfast muffin layered with egg whites, lean turkey bacon, and melted American cheese. Dive into an indulgently savory English muffin recipe that makes the perfect morning meal.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 1 servings
1 light whole wheat English muffin, split
2 egg whites
1 slice low-fat American cheese
1/2 oz precooked extra lean turkey bacon
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1
In a toaster, toast English muffin.
Step 2
Lightly coat a small microwave-safe plastic container (approximately the size of English muffin) with nonstick cooking spray. In plastic container, combine egg whites and a few drops of water. With a fork, whisk eggs until frothy.
Step 3
Microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes, or until egg is cooked. (Note: Microwave times vary. Stop cooking if you hear a popping sound.)
Step 4
Lay cheese on one English muffin half.
Step 5
With a spoon, transfer egg onto cheese and top with turkey bacon. Season with black pepper. Top with second English muffin half.
Step 6
Microwave sandwich for 20 seconds, or until cheese is melted.
Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 192
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Per serving:
calories:192
total fat:3g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:27mg
sodium:648mg
total carb:23g
fibers:8g
proteins:22g
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