Wannabe Eggs Benedict Recipe

Craving Eggs Benedict but watching your weight? This WW-friendly (3.5 points!) open-faced sandwich delivers all the deliciousness with fewer calories. Perfectly runny eggs meet savory Canadian bacon and melty cheese on a toasted English muffin. A quick and easy 10-minute breakfast or brunch that's surprisingly satisfying!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 180.9 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Wannabe Eggs Benedict

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How to Make Wannabe Eggs Benedict

  1. Heat a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Crack 1 large egg into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny.
  3. While the egg cooks, microwave 1 slice of Canadian bacon for 5 seconds per side, or until warmed through.
  4. Toast 1 English muffin half to your desired level of crispness.
  5. Spread 1 tablespoon of reduced-fat cream cheese or other preferred cheese onto the toasted English muffin half.
  6. Top the cheese with the warmed Canadian bacon and the cooked egg.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

12g

Carbs

4g

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