I franchised my business in 2007,
and
I could have never imagined
The legal, financial, and emotional complications involved.
(Despite a year of intense research)
So…as much as McDonalds gets a bad wrap, they must get credit for being a incredible business model.
You can order a cheeseburger in Seoul, in Mexico City, in Milwaukee, and they are all the same-same one pickle same cheese-everything.
Now that is some serious quality control.
One thing I think that McDonalds doesn’t quite get is that food doesn’t need to be salty, fattening, and greasy to taste good.
In fact, I am pretty sure my Healthier Egg McMuffin kicks McDonald’s booty….
Here’s What You Need: (For 1 but easily doubled, quadrupled, etc.)
1 egg
1 egg white
FF milk
1 TBS shredded sharp cheddar
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin (I used Country Hearth)
1 piece of Deli ham
1 tsp of butter alternative (Like Best Life Spread)
Salt + Pepper
Here’s What You Do:
Put the English Muffin in the toaster. Spray pan with non-stick and heat over medium. Whisk the eggs together along with ff milk (about 1-2 TBS). Season with Salt and Pepper. Add to pan until is starts to set slightly and then add cheese and take a spatula to fold in the ends. Continue cooking until done (It should only take a couple of minutes). At the same time add the piece of the ham to the pan and cook on each side briefly, about a minute. Spread the butter on the English muffin. Top with the egg and ham to make the sandwich.
Kid Tip: If your kids do not like breakfast sandwiches, you can simply give them scrambled eggs with ham and then serve the English muffin on the side.
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Fat Facts: 1 TBS cheese = approx 2.2 grams fat; English Muffin= 1 gram of fat; 1 tsp of butter alternative = approx. 2.3 grams of fat; Egg= 4.5 grams of fat; Egg white=0
Oh my god. I am DYING for this right now. So delicious!!!
Aw thanks Claire-means a lot especially coming from such a great cook like you!
Oh I believe you because i tlooks better than an egg-mcmuffin, sounds better and coming from you I know it tastes better
Oh thanks Miss Jessica!
Oh gosh, for sure yours is WAY better than the chain restaurant one
I actually never, never visit that place. Unless we are on a road trip and my husband wants to get coffee, coffee and that is it 
Too funny! I wish I could say the same for myself. This is why I dream of a healthy drive thru!
This looks way better than an egg mcmuffin, too! Yum!
Thanks Jessica! Maybe I will go make myself another one right now
Better than an egg mcmuffin is an understatement! This looks amazing!
Thanks Rachel-It is good and easy too!
I make these for breakfast often, however, I see no reason to add the butter alternative at all. I love it, so quick & easy!
I also like to add dijon in place of the butter!
Love your site! Would love to see calorie counts though!
Thanks Mindy! I am sorry I don’t count calories, but I do pay attention to fat grams. You are not the first person to ask though!
Hi! I found your site through Skinny Simple Recipes Sunday Morning Breakfast Linky Party – I am on a serious diet but, like you, I enjoy a good egg McMuffin and I can’t wait to try this one! I really like your site – AND hers! She found me first and I’ve discovered a whole new set of blog friend! Can’t wait to participate in this Linky Party! new Liker and I will go to FB as well!
Aw that’s great Kelli! I just checked out your site too!