High Protein Egg in a Basket
Elevate your breakfast game with this High Protein Egg in a Basket recipe, a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic morning favorite. Featuring golden slices of whole grain bread cradling perfectly cooked eggs, this dish is enriched with melty cheddar cheese, tender bites of cooked chicken breast, and vibrant, wilted spinach. Ready in just 20 minutes, it combines protein-rich ingredients with wholesome goodness to create a nutritious, satisfying meal for busy mornings or post-workout refueling. With its golden toasted bread rounds and rich, savory flavor profile, this versatile recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that redefines breakfast comfort food. Perfect for anyone seeking a quick, high-protein option that doesn’t skimp on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut a hole in the center of each slice of whole grain bread. Set the round cut-outs aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add both slices of bread to the skillet.
Add a little more butter to the hole of each slice if necessary. Crack an egg into each hole. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the bottom of the egg is set.
Season the eggs with salt and black pepper. Carefully flip the slices using a spatula.
Immediately sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the eggs and bread. Add the cooked chicken breast and spinach leaves on top of the cheese.
Cover the skillet with a lid and allow to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the spinach is wilted, and the egg is cooked to your desired doneness.
Meanwhile, toast the round bread cut-outs in the skillet until golden brown on each side.
Remove from skillet and serve your high-protein egg in a basket with the toasted bread rounds on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 513 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 1352 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
