Bacon Egg & Cheese Before Nags Head

Hubs and I are work horses (no pun intended).  We like to be financially stable (ok that one I meant).  I put in over 40 at the stable most weeks and work 2 part time jobs and the man works 6 days a week.  Owning and running a landscape maintainence company is hard work!  Oh and did I mention I also have dinner on the table when he gets home?  But that part's not work for me, it's my release.  That being said, Sundays we both have off together and it happens to be the one day I cook breakfast.  Breakfast sandwiches are easy, quick, and versatile.  Try english muffins, bagels, biscuits... you name it.  Today we indulged in bacon, egg and cheese on toasted english muffins before we headed for a day trip to Nags Head, NC.  I cooked at a few places that served breakfast and I really think that the trick is in the assembly because let's face it,  the ingredients themselves are pretty basic.  The rain held off and the clouds helped to hold back the humidity at the beach.  It was a beautiful drive and we both can't wait to go back.  The restauraunts served the freshest seafood and the quaint beach shops were so much fun to browse through.  If you get the opportunity to go, make sure you hit Corolla and check out the wild horses:)  We prefer mayo to spread on our sandwiches and do the runny thing with our eggies but definitely cook it to your taste.

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Yummy

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Muffin Sandwiches

1 english muffin, toasted
3 slices cooked to your liking bacon
1 slice american cheese
1 over medium fried egg
Couple tablespoons mayo or butter

Lay the muffin on the plate with nooks facing up.  Spread each with either mayo or butter.  Lay the slice of cheese on the top piece then bacon on top of that when the bacon is done being cooked to help slightly melt the cheese.  When the egg is done cooking, place immediately on the bacon and cover with the other half of muffin.  Flip the sandwich and serve.

Healthier Low Fat Bran Muffins With Flax

 This is the last day of my hiatus.  As I sit in this crowded airport awaiting the arrival of my delayed flight, I look at the pathetic excuse for a muffin I shelled out way too much money for and think “oh my muffins are soooo much better”.  I could have easily purchased the ingredients needed to make a whole batch of muffins for the price I just paid for this!  I continue to peer at this dry little guy .  Perhaps there are gold flakes in the batter?  I envision the beautiful, moist bran muffins I made before I left and picture the man devouring them.  Of course there won’t be any left when I get home tonight but you can bet there will be some coming out of the oven first thing tomorrow!  On that note, I give you my low fat bran muffins.  I added ground flax because I’ve replaced half of the brown sugar with molasses thus added more moisture.  You can replace the flax with oatmeal or omit the flax and molasses and double the brown sugar.  I sprinkle the tops with oats but you can also use flax or raw sugar.  I use apple sauce in place of equal parts oil, whole wheat flour,  and you can cut cholesterol by using 2 egg whites instead of the whole egg.  This is a super versatile recipe! Try adding nuts, coconut, carrots, or other fruit. Tweak it up and share in the box below :)

Healthier Low Fat Bran Muffins With Flax

Healthier Bran Muffins

1 1/2 cup bran (oat or wheat)
1 cup reduced fat milk OR buttermilk (lemon juice/vinegar not needed)
1 tbs lemon juice or white vinegar
1/3 cup applesauce OR oil
1 egg OR 2 whites
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup ground flax (omit if not using molasses)
3/4 cup raisins

Preheat oven 375.  Mix milk and lemon juice/vinegar (or buttermilk) and combine with bran and let stand.  Mix flour, soda, powder together.  In another bowl, beat applesauce/oil, egg, sugars, vanilla and add to bran.  Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.  Add flax and raisins.  Fill paper lined or greased muffin tins and sprinkle with oats or flax.  Bake 15-20 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.  Makes 12.

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