Turkey Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
A savory, protein-packed breakfast sandwich featuring lean turkey sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar on a sprouted grain muffin. Perfect for starting your morning with grounded, stable energy.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For faster mornings, cook a batch of 4 to 6 turkey sausage patties on Sunday and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Split and toast the English muffin to…
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Split and toast the English muffin to…
Split and toast the English muffin to your preferred crispness.
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Lightly coat a skillet with olive oil…
Lightly coat a skillet with olive oil or cooking spray and place over medium heat.
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Form the turkey sausage into a patty…
Form the turkey sausage into a patty that roughly matches the size of your English muffin. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned and thoroughly cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Pour into the same skillet, gently folding them with a spatula until softly scrambled. Stir in the baby spinach if using.
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During the last minute of egg cooking
During the last minute of egg cooking, lay the cheddar cheese slice over the eggs to melt.
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Assemble the sandwich by placing the sausage…
Assemble the sandwich by placing the sausage patty on the bottom muffin half, topping with the cheesy eggs, and finishing with the top muffin half.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
For faster mornings
For faster mornings, cook a batch of 4 to 6 turkey sausage patties on Sunday and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Sprouted grain English muffins often digest…
Sprouted grain English muffins often digest more easily and provide a slightly higher protein and fiber count than standard wheat, giving your gut a nice boost.
Add a handful of baby spinach…
Add a handful of baby spinach to the skillet right before you scramble the eggs if you want to seamlessly sneak in some early-morning greens.
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