Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Muffins

INGREDIENTS :

1

cup all-purpose flour

1/3

cup quick-cooking oats

1

Tbsp. baking powder

1/2

tsp. salt

1/4

tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4

tsp. pepper

6

EGGS

1/4

cup applesauce

1/2

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)

1/4

cup finely-chopped crisp-cooked bacon

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 375°F. MIX flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and pepper in large bowl.

BEAT eggs and applesauce in medium bowl until blended. ADD to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. STIR IN cheese, bacon and parsley. SPOON evenly into 12 greased 3-inch muffin cups.

BAKE in 375°F oven until tops are lightly browned and spring back when tapped with finger, 15 to 20 minutes. COOL in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from pan. SERVE warm or cool completely.

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These are great grab-and-go muffins for breakfast on the run. Or, pack in the lunchbox for a mid-morning snack.

A nice addition to your brunch table.

NUTRITION INFO :

calories: 117
total fat: 5g
saturated fat: 2g
polyunsaturated fat: 1g
monounsaturated fat: 2g
cholesterol: 113mg
sodium: 302mg
carbohydrates: 11g
dietary fiber: 1g
protein: 7g
vitamin A: 277.2IU
vitamin D: 9.3IU
folate: 33.7mcg
calcium: 137.5mg
iron: 1.3mg
choline: 67.4mg
vitamin C: 1.8mg
vitamin E: .4IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 0g
potassium: 79.6mg
magnesium: 8.7mg
selenium: 14.2mcg
phosphorus: 209.5mg
vitamin B12: .4mcg
vitamin K: 21.1mcg
vitamin B6: .0mg
copper: .0mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: .1mg
manganese: .1mg
zinc: .6mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .2mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: .9mg
omega 3: .0g
omega 6: .5g

Tex-Mex Breakfast Scramble

INGREDIENTS :

2 cups cholesterol-free egg product

1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese

1 cup chopped green peppers

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

BEAT egg product and cottage cheese in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended; set aside.

SPRAY medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add peppers and onions; cook on medium-high heat 2 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

ADD egg product mixture and Cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to medium; cook 8 to 10 min. or until egg product mixture is set, stirring frequently. Serve topped with the salsa.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve with cantaloupe slices or your favorite cut-up fruit.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

160

Total fat

3.5 g

Saturated fat

2.5 g

Cholesterol

15 mg

Sodium

700 mg

Carbohydrate

10 g

Dietary fiber

2 g

Sugars

5 g

Protein

20 g

Vitamin A

20 %DV

Vitamin C

25 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

15 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Low fat

Low calorie

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

2 Vegetable + 2 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

Start your day Tex-Mex style with this low-fat low-cholesterol breakfast dish. As a bonus, the green peppers add a good source of vitamin C. Carb Choices: 1/2

Peach Melba Breakfast "Shortcake"

INGREDIENTS :

1 frozen waffle, lightly toasted

1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese

1/2 cup honey-flavored multi-grain cereal flakes with oat clusters and almonds

3 peeled fresh or drained canned peach slices in juice

1/4 cup raspberries

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

TOP waffle with cottage cheese, cereal and fruit. Serve immediately.

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Food Facts

Look for raspberries that are bright and clean without stems or caps, the cells should be plump and tender but not mushy.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

300

Total fat

6 g

Saturated fat

2 g

Cholesterol

25 mg

Sodium

790 mg

Carbohydrate

46 g

Dietary fiber

5 g

Sugars

15 g

Protein

17 g

Vitamin A

30 %DV

Vitamin C

20 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

40 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Low fat

Low calorie

Diet Exchange

2 Starch + 1 Fruit + 2 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

Get your day off to a great start with this low calorie, low-fat main dish. The cereal provides a good source of iron!

Grab-and-Go Breakfast Sandwich

INGREDIENTS :

1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product

1 English muffin, split, toasted

1 KRAFT 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar Singles

1 slice OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cooked, cut crosswise in half

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COOK egg product in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 min. or until set, stirring occasionally.

SPOON onto muffin half; cover with Singles, bacon and remaining muffin half.

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Special Extra

This is the perfect breakfast idea for the person on the go. Grab a napkin or paper towel to hold the sandwich and a banana to help round out the meal.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

270

Total fat

8 g

Saturated fat

3 g

Cholesterol

25 mg

Sodium

840 mg

Carbohydrate

28 g

Dietary fiber

2 g

Sugars

2 g

Protein

18 g

Vitamin A

35 %DV

Vitamin C

0 %DV

Calcium

30 %DV

Iron

15 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

2 Starch + 2 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

This grab-and-go sandwich is rich in calcium from the Singles and an excellent source of vitamin A from the egg product. Carb Choices: 2