Breakfast Muffins

FREEZE THESE MUFFINS FOR AN EASY, ON-THE-GO BREAKFAST ANY TIME.

INGREDIENTS

Ghee for spritzing the pan (you may also use oil)

8   eggs

½ cup milk

¼ tsp salt

2 oz cheddar cheese

½   Granny Smith apple, cored

⅓ cup chopped bacon (or real bacon bits)

1 tbsp French Toast Popcorn Seasoning*, plus additional for garnishing

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray the Brownie Pan with oil using the Kitchen Spritzer.

2. Whisk the eggs, milk, and salt in the Classic Batter Bowl until combined.

3. Grate the cheese with the Microplane® Adjustable Coarse Grater.

4. To dice the apple half, place it cut-side down on the Quick Slice with the top of the apple facing to the right. Slice the apple. Next, separate the apple pieces and place them flat, parallel to the blade. Slice the pieces (now you’ll have matchstick-shaped pieces). Turn the pieces one quarter turn and slice one more time.

5. Add the cheese, apples, bacon bits, and seasoning to the batter bowl and stir to combine.

6. Use the Large Scoop to transfer the batter evenly into the wells of the pan. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the eggs are set.

7. Remove the pan from the oven. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan and release using the Mini Nylon Serving Spatula. Sprinkle with additional seasoning.

Cook's Tips:

To make your own French toast seasoning, mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) of granulated sugar, 2 tsp (10 mL) of brown sugar, ½ tsp (2 mL) of maple syrup, ¼ tsp (1 mL) of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

I use ghee (clarified butter) to prepare my pans because it doesn't burn and I think it's the healthiest option available. To make your own, melt butter in a small prep bowl in the microwave. Let it sit for a couple of minutes & then pour the clear ghee into your spritzer. Use the remaining melted butter containing the milk solids (this is the part that will burn) on toast or in another recipe.

You can freeze these muffins for an easy, on-the-go breakfast any time. Let them cool completely, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap. To reheat, remove the plastic, wrap the muffin in a paper towel and microwave it on HIGH for about 1 minute, or until it’s warmed.