Turkey Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Gobble up this turkey breakfast sandwich recipe to start your day off healthy.
Using turkey sausage, egg substitute and low fat cheese, this healthy breakfast recipe is lower in fats and calories while remaining tasty. You can try
different breads and cheeses to change up the flavors.
The information below includes step by step directions, list of ingredients and a picture of the completed meal. You will also find
nutrition information and Weight Watchers points (including the new MyWW values) for this recipe so you can track what you need to help you lose weight.
Turkey Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
This breakfast sandwich recipe can be made using whole grain bagels, English muffins or your favorite breads to add some variety.
Instead of turkey sausage, you can use a lean meat like ham as a nice change. Just be sure to adjust the nutrition and WW points as needed.
Recipe Type:
Breakfast, Brunch, Sandwich
Degree of Difficulty:
Moderate
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Jenni's ground turkey sausage
- 1 Package (8 ounces) frozen egg substitute defrost according to package
- 1 Tbs green onions thinly sliced
- 1 Tbs pimientos chopped
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 Slices low-fat American cheese cut in half
- 8 Slices whole wheat bread lightly toasted
Directions
- Divide ground turkey sausage into 4 sections. Pat into sausage patties.
- In medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, saute patties 3 minutes on each side until browned, but not cooked throughout.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, green onions, pimientos and peppers
- Pour the egg mixture into a 1 quart microwave safe casserole dish. Gently coat with cooking spray.
- Arrange the partially cooked turkey patties over the egg mixture.
- Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave at medium power (50%) turning the dish 1/4 turn every minute. Cook for 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 minutes or
until egg mixture is almost set.
- Remove from microwave and place the half cheese slices over each turkey patty.
- Recover and allow to stand for 5 minutes to set the eggs.
- Cut the turkey and egg mixture into 4 squares and place between the toast and serve.
Cooking Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 18 minutes
Nutrition Facts
The nutrition facts shown below are per serving. The number of servings is noted in the header section below.
The serving size is the first item noted on the nutrition facts table.
Nutrition Per Serving
Number of Servings:4 |
Serving Size |
6.7oz |
Calories |
489.13 |
Total Fat |
23.22g |
Sat Fat |
7.09g |
Cholesterol |
59.66mg |
Sodium |
678.97mg |
Total
Carbohydrates |
44g |
Fiber |
1.42g |
Sugar |
2.2g |
Protein |
25.18g |
MyWW Points
Green: 9 pts
Blue: 8 pts
Purple: 8 pts
Other Weight Watchers Points
Points
Plus: 9 pts
Original
Points: 8 pts
The egg substitute and veggies were not used in the calculation for the Freestyle SmartPoints for the MyWW Blue and Purple plans.
The veggies were not used to calculate all other points.
Tips
To add a little zing to this sandwich, try pepper jack cheese.
Here's a fun breakfast sandwich recipe that has a sweet taste
as it's made with pancakes instead of breads.
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