Bacon and Cheese Egg McMuffin Cups [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 6
• Time: 35 minutes

Eggs are a wholesome food you can have anytime during the day. This easily available food is rich in nutrients and can easily fit into your diet. The major nutrients you will find in eggs are – vitamin A, folate, selenium, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, vitamins B2, B12 and B5, etc. Eggs are also rich in HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) that assists in alleviating heart problems. Eggs also contain essential amino acids in large quantities and they serve as building blocks for our body. Other benefits of eating eggs are optimization of bone health, lowering blood pressure levels, increasing muscle mass, etc. Cheddar cheese has been used in this recipe because it contains large amounts of calcium and protein. While calcium helps in maintaining strong teeth and bones, protein is needed for developing and repairing body muscles and tissues.

Nutrition

• calories: 209
• protein: 15
• carbs: 14
• fat: 10
• saturated fat: 3.49
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.96
• monounsaturated fat: 4.01
• cholesterol: 199
• sodium: 472
• potassium: 203
• dietary fiber: 2.21
• sugars: 2.91
• vitamin a: 87
• vitamin c: 0
• calcium: 156
• iron: 2
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 8.88
• other fats: 0.54

Ingredients

• 3 muffin English muffins, whole-wheat
• 1.02 dash Salt, table
• 1.02 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 6 large Egg, whole, raw, fresh
• 0.48 cup, shredded Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby
• 6 slice Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-fried

Instructions

• Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Gently press English muffins and create a circle so that it can accommodate the bacon.
• Add cheese and then top it with a whole egg.
• Sprinkle each of the muffins with salt and pepper.
• Bake the muffins for at least 20 degrees or until the egg is cooked perfectly.
• Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for a 3-4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.