Healthy English muffin breakfast recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons apple butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 whole-wheat English muffins, split and lightly toasted
  • 6 1/2-ounce slices low-fat, cracked black pepper ham, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onion (scallion) tops
  • 3 ounces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine apple butter and mustard. Spread 1 tablespoon mixture on each muffin half.
  • In another small bowl, combine ham, onion, and cheese. Spread each muffin half with this mixture.
  • Place muffin halves on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the topping is bubbly. (Both mixtures may be prepared in advance and stored separately for a quick breakfast.)

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings. Each serving contains about:

  • 137 calories
  • 10 g protein
  • 3 g fat
  • 11 mg cholesterol
  • 19 g carbohydrates
  • 2.5 g fiber
  • 400 mg sodium

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