High Protein Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin
Healthier and higher protein breakfast sandwich.
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The humble sausage egg and cheese is a great breakfast. This healthier version uses lean ground turkey and 100-calorie English muffins.
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Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Turkey breakfast sausage
- ground turkey225 g1/2 lb
- salta sprinkle
- garlic1 clove
- dried sagea sprinkle
- whole cloves, ground1
- dried thymea sprinkle
- fennel seedsa sprinkle
- black peppera sprinkle
- maple syrupa drizzle
Sandwich components
- english muffins, low cal2
- eggs2
- american cheese1 slice
- ketchup
Method
Step 1: Season the turkey
Add the sausage seasonings to the ground turkey: grated or ground clove, grated garlic, sage, thyme, fennel seeds, black pepper, and a sprinkle of salt. Lightly mix to combine.
Step 2: Sear & smash turkey patties
Form the turkey sausage into two balls which we will be smashing in the skillet.
To cook, set a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil to the spatula. Once ripping hot, drop the sausage balls in and let for just 20 seconds before flipping over and smashing down to the size of a patty. Let those on each side so a crust can develop.
Once the sausages are mostly cooked, drizzle them with maple syrup. This adds a hint of sweetness and helps caramelize the edges.
Step 3: Scramble the eggs
Gently scramble 2 eggs until they're slightly underdone. Shape the eggs into two portions and sprinkle black pepper on top before removing them from the heat.
Step 4: Assemble & serve
Toast each side of an English muffin to your liking.
To assemble the sandwiches, drizzle a bit of ketchup to the bottom before adding the sausage patties, followed by the egg, and finally half a slice of cheese. Place these under the for 30 seconds until the cheese melts. Add the top slice of the English muffin, close, and enjoy.
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