by Lisa Hughes in Cooking, Eating Out, Healthy Eating Tags: breakfast, fast-food, McDonald's

Had to write this post, if for no other reason than an excuse to say, “Egg McSomethin’ “, but in all honesty, I have been making this Egg McMuffin imposter for years, and it is simply delicious. You will miss nothing except a lot of fat, cholesterol, and sodium. On the plus side there is added fiber, protein and B-vitamins. Aside from that, I prefer the taste of the homemade version. It’s somethin’ else! Please give it a try and let me know what you think.

In defense of McDonald’s muffin, it’s not the worst choice for a fast food breakfast by any means, but if you can do a little better for the bod, why not?

Egg McSomeThin’

1/2 100% Whole Grain or Whole Wheat English Muffin

1 extra-large cholesterol-reduced, free-range egg

1 slice reduced-fat American Cheese slice

Healthy buttery spread (Bestlife is a good one)

99% fat-free, low-sodium deli ham, shaved (approx 45 grams) – Sara Lee offers some great choices – really delicious

Salt, pepper

*Poach egg in poacher, slightly breaking yolk, set timer for 6-7 minutes, or doneness of your choice for poached eggs

*Toast 1/2 English muffin in toaster oven, (or full muffin if not restricting caloric intake)

*When halfway toasted, remove muffin, lightly coat with buttery spread and add cheese slice. Return to oven to complete toasting and melt cheese

*Place ham in nonstick pan with a little buttery spread. Heat to sizzle. Brown a bit. Remove. Place on cheesy muffin. Top with poached egg. Add salt and pepper.

Eat. And don’t feel a moment’s guilt!