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Power busy mornings with these easy omelet muffins

- By Carolyn Casner | Eatingwell

Protein-packed omelet muffins, or baked mini omelets, are a wonderful breakfast for busy mornings. Make a batch ahead and freeze for breakfast on-the-go, or serve these fresh with fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch.

EASY LOADED BAKED OMELET MUFFINS

Makes: 6 servings

Active time: 25 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

3 slices bacon, chopped

2 cups finely chopped broccoli

4 scallions, sliced

8 large eggs

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese cup low-fat milk teaspoon salt teaspoon ground pepper

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pan. Add broccoli and scallions and cook, stirring until soft,

about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, whisk eggs, cheese, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the bacon and broccoli mixture. Divide the egg mixture among the prepared muffin cups.

4. Bake until firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.

To make ahead: Wrap omelets individual­ly and refrigerat­e for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month. To reheat, wrap thawed omelet in a paper towel and microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 212 calories, total fat: 15 g, saturated fat: 6 g, cholestero­l: 272 mg, carbohydra­tes: 5 g, fiber: 1 g, total sugars: 2 g, protein: 16 g, sodium: 486 mg, potassium: 288 mg, iron: 2 mg, folate: 67 mcg, calcium: 220 mg, vitamin A: 1709 IU, vitamin C: 32 mg

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TNS These omelet muffins are packed with protein.

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