Description
This recipe for Healthy Breakfast Sandwiches is perfect for busy mornings. With a make-ahead option, these sandwiches are filled with fluffy eggs, fresh veggies, and melted cheese, all sandwiched between English muffins. A nutritious and delicious way to start your day!
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
Veggies:
- Cooking spray or 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 5 oz fresh spinach
Assembly:
- 6 English muffins (sourdough or whole wheat)
- 6 cheddar cheese slices
Instructions
- Cook the veggies – Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, add cooking spray or olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside to cool.
- Prep the egg mixture – Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, salt, and pepper. Add cheese, tomatoes, and spinach. Mix gently.
- Bake the eggs – Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking pan, pour in the egg mixture, bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Let cool.
- Build the breakfast sandwiches – Toast English muffins, top with cheese slices. Cut eggs to fit muffins, assemble sandwiches, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize these sandwiches by adding avocado, bacon, or your favorite veggies.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add more veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
Keywords: Healthy, Breakfast, Sandwich, Eggs, Vegetarian, Make-ahead
