Healthy Egg Breakfasts: Pizza Egg Bakes, All-American Egg Bakes
Pizza Egg Bakes
1/6th of recipe (2 egg bakes with about 2 tbsp. dip): 135 calories, 3.5g total fat (2g sat. fat), 580mg sodium, 6.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 17.5g protein
Forget cold pizza for breakfast... We've got a better idea!
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped mushroom
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
2 1/2 cups (about 20 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 oz. (about 24 slices) turkey pepperoni, chopped
3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and mushroom. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. onion powder, and 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until veggies have softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine egg whites/substitute, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, remaining 1/4 tsp. onion powder, and remaining 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly. Add cooked veggies, cheese, basil, and 3/4ths of the chopped pepperoni. Stir to mix.
Evenly distribute mixture among the cups of the muffin pan. Top with remaining chopped pepperoni.
Bake until firm and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and remaining 1/2 tsp. garlic powder. Mix well. Microwave for 45 seconds, or until hot. Serve with egg bakes for dipping or topping.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
All-American Egg Bakes
1/6th of recipe (2 egg bakes): 157 calories, 4.5g total fat (2.5g sat. fat), 486mg sodium, 10g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 16.5g protein
Sausage, potatoes, cheese... This is some serious comfort food!
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Ingredients:
3 frozen meatless or turkey sausage patties with 80 calories or less (like the kind by MorningStar Farms or Jimmy Dean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
2 cups (about 16 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
Prepare sausage patties in a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave. (See package instructions for exact temperature and cook time.) Crumble or chop.
Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and 1/8 tsp. of each seasoning. Cook and stir until veggies have softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine egg whites/substitute with remaining 1/8 tsp. of each seasoning. Whisk thoroughly. Add crumbled/chopped sausage, cooked veggies, thawed hash browns, and cheese. Stir to mix.
Evenly distribute egg mixture among the muffin cups.
Bake until firm and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
The Make-Ahead 411
If you're not eating the egg bakes immediately, let them cool completely. Then cover and refrigerate until you're ready to eat.For best results, reheat in the microwave. First, wrap an egg bake in a paper towel. Then microwave for 20 seconds, or until hot. Easy!
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