Egg Muffins with Sausage, Spinach, and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lean breakfast turkey sausage links
- 5 egg whites
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 266g | |
| Calories 456 | |
| Calories from Fat 299 | 66% |
| Total Fat 33.37g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 11.95g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 538mg | 179% |
| Sodium 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium 464mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 5.58g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 3.96g | 3% |
| Protein 33.28g | 53% |
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