Easy Egg Muffin Melts
by Stella Zedman
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Looking for a breakfast of champions? These satisfying muffin melts, layered with scrambled eggs, deli ham and shredded Cheddar on a toasted English muffin, are packed with plenty of protein for mornings on the move.
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, split
- 1 tbsp. (15 mL) butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 tbsp. (30 mL) milk
- 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt
- 4 slices deli ham or turkey
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
- paprika for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- Toast English muffins until golden brown.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Beat the eggs with the milk and salt, then pour into the skillet and cook, stirring, until softly scrambled. Remove from heat.
- Place a slice of ham or turkey on each English muffin half. Top with scrambled eggs -- dividing equally among the four halves. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, then dust lightly with paprika.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for just a minute or two -- until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Servings: 2
How kids can help
Older children (9 and up) can cook the scrambled eggs (with adult supervision).
Shred cheese and assemble the Egg Mountains.
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