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Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Muffins

Related recipes: Breakfast, Low-Calorie, Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Sugar, Diabetes-Friendly, Kid-Friendly
Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Muffins: Main Image
From: American Egg Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 25 min.
These are great grab-and-go muffins for breakfast on the run. Or, pack in the lunchbox for a mid-morning snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 Tbs baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely-chopped, crisp-cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pepper in large bowl.
  • Beat eggs and applesauce in medium bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in cheese, bacon, and parsley. Spoon evenly into twelve, greased 3-inch muffin cups.
  • Bake in 375°F oven until tops are lightly browned and spring back when tapped with finger, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm or cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 132
  Calories from Fat 56 (42%)
(9%)Total Fat 6g
(12%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(34%)Cholesterol 103mg
(15%)Sodium 352mg
(3%)Potassium 95mg
Total Carbohydrate 12g
(3%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(14%)Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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