McDonald's invented the McMuffin in 1972 because a franchise owner wanted to sell breakfast using hamburger equipment.
Healthy & Easy Meal Prep McMuffins
Kickstart your mornings with these deliciously wholesome McMuffins that pack a protein punch without the guilt! With simple staples like egg whites and lean turkey sausage, these beauties are not only easy to whip up but perfect for meal prepping ahead of a busy week. Get ready to savor every bite while staying on track with your health goals!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 Diced Jalapeño
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 24g Diced & Cooked Bacon or Turkey Bacon (4g per muffin) (0.85 oz)optionalturkey bacon
- 540g Extra Lean Beef Mince (form six 90g patties) (1.19 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 6 Slices Cheddar Cheese (Brand: Dairyworks Natural Cheddar Cheese)
- 6 Servings Light Laughing Cow Cheese (or 90g light cream cheese)optional90g light cream cheese
- 6 Eggs (whisked with salt + pepper & topped with chives)
📦Other(2)
- 6 English Breakfast Muffins (Brand: TipTop - toasted)
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sage, Thyme & Smoked Paprika
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by cracking 6 eggs into a bowl with some salt and pepper, then mix it all together and pour it into a greased baking dish. Throw in some chives and bake it in the oven for 5-10 minutes, then take it out and cut it into 6 even slices.
- 2
In a bowl add light cream cheese and soften it with a spoon, then add diced jalapenos, mix it together and set it aside.
- 3
Grab some extra lean beef mince and add the seasonings listed, mix it together and form 6 even patties. Flatten each patty and cook it on high heat for around 2 minutes on each side.
- 4
Grab 6 toasted English breakfast muffins, add some of the cream cheese, diced bacon or turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, the patty, repeat the process for the other 5, wrap them up, store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat when they're ready to eat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake your egg sheet at 325°F for exactly 12-15 minutes until center reaches 160°F internal temperature to prevent rubbery texture from overcooking while ensuring food safety.timing325°F, 12-15 minutes, 160°F internal
- ✓Press beef patties to 1/4-inch thickness with a slight dimple in center because meat contracts during cooking and will puff up to create uneven cooking.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to achieve proper emulsification without lumps that occur when cold fats resist incorporation.ingredient30-45 minutes room temp
- ✓Wrap assembled McMuffins in parchment paper before plastic wrap to prevent moisture condensation that makes English muffins soggy during storage.technique
- ✓Cook beef patties on a preheated surface at 400°F+ for proper Maillard reaction browning in just 2 minutes per side without overcooking the thin patties.equipment400°F+ surface temperature
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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McDonald's invented the McMuffin in 1972 because a franchise owner wanted to sell breakfast using hamburger equipment.
Healthy & Easy Meal Prep McMuffins
Kickstart your mornings with these deliciously wholesome McMuffins that pack a protein punch without the guilt! With simple staples like egg whites and lean turkey sausage, these beauties are not only easy to whip up but perfect for meal prepping ahead of a busy week. Get ready to savor every bite while staying on track with your health goals!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 Diced Jalapeño
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 24g Diced & Cooked Bacon or Turkey Bacon (4g per muffin) (0.85 oz)optionalturkey bacon
- 540g Extra Lean Beef Mince (form six 90g patties) (1.19 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 6 Slices Cheddar Cheese (Brand: Dairyworks Natural Cheddar Cheese)
- 6 Servings Light Laughing Cow Cheese (or 90g light cream cheese)optional90g light cream cheese
- 6 Eggs (whisked with salt + pepper & topped with chives)
📦Other(2)
- 6 English Breakfast Muffins (Brand: TipTop - toasted)
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sage, Thyme & Smoked Paprika
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by cracking 6 eggs into a bowl with some salt and pepper, then mix it all together and pour it into a greased baking dish. Throw in some chives and bake it in the oven for 5-10 minutes, then take it out and cut it into 6 even slices.
- 2
In a bowl add light cream cheese and soften it with a spoon, then add diced jalapenos, mix it together and set it aside.
- 3
Grab some extra lean beef mince and add the seasonings listed, mix it together and form 6 even patties. Flatten each patty and cook it on high heat for around 2 minutes on each side.
- 4
Grab 6 toasted English breakfast muffins, add some of the cream cheese, diced bacon or turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, the patty, repeat the process for the other 5, wrap them up, store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat when they're ready to eat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake your egg sheet at 325°F for exactly 12-15 minutes until center reaches 160°F internal temperature to prevent rubbery texture from overcooking while ensuring food safety.timing325°F, 12-15 minutes, 160°F internal
- ✓Press beef patties to 1/4-inch thickness with a slight dimple in center because meat contracts during cooking and will puff up to create uneven cooking.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to achieve proper emulsification without lumps that occur when cold fats resist incorporation.ingredient30-45 minutes room temp
- ✓Wrap assembled McMuffins in parchment paper before plastic wrap to prevent moisture condensation that makes English muffins soggy during storage.technique
- ✓Cook beef patties on a preheated surface at 400°F+ for proper Maillard reaction browning in just 2 minutes per side without overcooking the thin patties.equipment400°F+ surface temperature