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Chorizo and Cheese Breakfast Egg Muffins with Fruit Juice Glaze recipe
Savoury baked egg muffins packed with spicy chorizo and melted cheese, finished with a light fruit juice glaze for a subtle sweet-sharp lift. They make a hearty, portable breakfast or brunch option.
35 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200g Chorizo Sausages
- 80g Cheddar Cheese
- 6 Egg
- 60ml Milk
- 80ml Fruit Juice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Plain cooking oil
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal |
| Protein | 22.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 0.8 mg |
Why this works
A high-protein, energy-dense breakfast muffin recipe that is high in saturated fat and sodium, with very low fibre and modest carbohydrate content.
Protein and B vitamins. Eggs, cheddar and chorizo provide a substantial amount of protein, plus B12 and other B vitamins needed for energy metabolism.
Calcium and phosphorus. Cheddar cheese contributes calcium and phosphorus for bone health, though it also adds a considerable amount of saturated fat.
Sodium and saturated fat concern. Chorizo, cheese and added salt make this a relatively high-sodium recipe, and it is also rich in saturated fat.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (Fan 160°C, 356°F, Gas Mark 4) and lightly grease a 6-hole muffin tin.
- Remove the skins from the chorizo sausages and crumble the meat into a frying pan. Cook over a medium heat for 4–5 minutes until browned and the fat has rendered.
- Divide the cooked chorizo evenly between the muffin holes.
- In a jug, whisk together the eggs and milk, then season lightly if desired.
- Stir most of the cheese into the egg mixture, reserving a little for the tops.
- Pour the egg mixture over the chorizo in the muffin tin and scatter over the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the muffins are set and lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, simmer the fruit juice in a small pan for 5–7 minutes until slightly reduced and syrupy.
- Brush or drizzle a little of the fruit juice reduction over the warm muffins before serving.
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