Brunch Eggs on English Muffins

Health score
6%
Brunch Eggs on English Muffins
25 min.
4
286kcal

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Brunch is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a delightful meal that combines the best of breakfast and lunch, and our Brunch Eggs on English Muffins is a standout choice! This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also serves up a hearty and satisfying experience for four people. With a calorie count of only 286 kcal per serving, you can enjoy this delicious meal without the guilt.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, toasted English muffin topped with crispy Canadian-style bacon and fluffy scrambled eggs, all drizzled with a creamy cheese sauce infused with fresh basil and a hint of spice. The combination of Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses creates a rich, savory flavor that perfectly complements the eggs and bacon, making each bite a delightful experience.

This recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed at any time of day, whether you're hosting a weekend brunch, looking for a quick lunch, or even serving it as a comforting dinner. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you’ll feel satisfied and energized. So gather your ingredients, fire up your skillet, and treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious Brunch Eggs on English Muffins. It’s a meal that’s sure to impress and become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon butter 
  • teaspoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • teaspoons parmesan cheese grated
  • teaspoon basil dried fresh chopped
  • Dash ground pepper red (cayenne)
  •  muffins split english
  • oz canadian bacon canadian-style fully cooked thin
  •  eggs beaten
  • serving pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. In 1-quart nonstick saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk.
  2. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, basil and red pepper; keep warm.
  3. Toast English muffins. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until brown on both sides.
  4. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  5. Heat same skillet over medium heat.
  6. Pour eggs into skillet. As mixture begins to set at bottom and side, gently lift cooked portions with spatula so that thin, uncooked portion can flow to bottom. Avoid constant stirring. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist.
  7. Place 1 slice bacon on each muffin half. Top with eggs. Spoon about 2 tablespoons sauce over eggs.
  8. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories286kcal
Protein28.13%
Fat47.95%
Carbs23.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.75
Glycemic Load
10.4
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.879565137722%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.01kcal
14.3%
Fat:14.98g
23.04%
Saturated Fat:5.67g
35.44%
Carbohydrates:16.81g
5.6%
Net Carbohydrates:15.9g
5.78%
Sugar:1.83g
2.03%
Cholesterol:347.34mg
115.78%
Sodium:498.42mg
21.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.77g
39.53%
Selenium:34.36µg
49.08%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
33%
Phosphorus:327.64mg
32.76%
Vitamin B12:1.16µg
19.4%
Calcium:180.92mg
18.09%
Vitamin B5:1.71mg
17.09%
Vitamin D:2.55µg
16.98%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.75%
Folate:56.76µg
14.19%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.66%
Vitamin A:674.05IU
13.48%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.36%
Iron:2.19mg
12.15%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.43%
Potassium:272.28mg
7.78%
Vitamin B3:1.51mg
7.54%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.39%
Magnesium:27.51mg
6.88%
Copper:0.12mg
5.86%
Vitamin K:4.92µg
4.68%
Fiber:0.9g
3.62%