Best 9 Skinny Apple And Cheese Toasted English Muffins Recipes

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When it comes to breakfast, there's nothing quite like a warm, crispy toasted English muffin. But if you're watching your waistline, you may be hesitant to indulge in this classic morning treat. Never fear! With a few simple swaps, you can create a skinny version of apple and cheese toasted English muffins that is just as delicious as the original – without all the guilt.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SKINNY APPLE AND CHEESE TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFINS



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87% less sat fat • 50% more fiber than the original recipe. Now there's no excuse to skip the most important meal of the day. In just 10 minutes, you can enjoy this tastier, healthier version of our restaurant-inspired favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium apple or pear
4 whole wheat English muffins, split
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
4 ounces Canadian-style bacon (4 slices)
4 ounces low-fat Swiss cheese (4 slices)

Steps:

  • Core apple and thinly slice crosswise to form rings. Spread cut sides of muffin halves with mustard.
  • To assemble, top the cut sides of four of the muffin halves with Canadian-style bacon, apple rings, and Swiss cheese. Top with remaining muffin halves, cut sides down.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in skillet or on griddle. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes or until sandwiches are golden brown and cheese starts to melt, turning once. If desired, secure sandwiches with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

ENGLISH MUFFIN WITH APPLE AND CHEDDAR



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A muffin topped with apple and cheese is a nutritious alternative to more sugary fare. Try using a whole-wheat or oat-bran English muffin, or a whole-wheat bagel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 English muffin, split
1/2 apple, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons grated cheddar

Steps:

  • Place English muffin cut side up in a toaster oven or on a baking sheet under the broiler, and toast until lightly browned.
  • Top each muffin half with half of the apple and half of the cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 151 g

CHEDDAR ENGLISH MUFFINS



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These chewy English muffins have a scrumptious mild cheese flavor that intensifies when they're split and toasted. My family really enjoys them at breakfast or brunch. -Marge Goral, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 3-1/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and vinegar; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 2 minutes., Roll dough to about 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cutter. Roll scraps if desired. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Place muffins on pans; sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Heat an ungreased griddle or electric skillet to 325°. Cook muffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning every 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split with a fork and toast if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ENGLISH MUFFINS WITH CHEESE AND APPLE



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I found this on the internet somewhere listed as a healthy snack. It sounded strange but I like to try new things and it did look healthy. I LOVED it! I wish I'd heard of it sooner! I don't think it matters what kind of apples you use. You can use part skim cheese and light english muffins if you're watching calories.

Provided by Olivers mommy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 whole wheat English muffins
1 sliced apple
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • toast english muffins.
  • slice apples and place apple on english muffin
  • add sliced cheese to the top.
  • bake just until cheese melts.

APPLE AND CHEDDAR CHEESE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple and Cheddar Cheese Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
1/4 cup oil
1 medium tart apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Grease muffin pans.
  • COMBINE flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cheeses in large mixing bowl.
  • BEAT egg, buttermilk, oil and apple together thoroughly.
  • ADD liquid ingredients all at once to dry ingredients.
  • Stir just until moistened.
  • FILL greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • SPRINKLE tops with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese if desired.
  • BAKE at 400°F for 18-23 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.

ENGLISH MUFFIN GRILLED CHEESE SAMMIES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 stick butter, softened
4 English muffins, split
1/2 pound brick extra-sharp white Cheddar, sliced (recommended: Cabot)

Steps:

  • Heat a griddle over medium-low heat.
  • Spread the butter on the outsides of the split muffins. Divide the cheese among the 4 muffin bottoms. Cover with the muffin tops, buttered sides out.
  • Griddle the muffins until deeply golden and the cheese glues the top and the bottom together, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to serving plates and serve hot.

TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFINS WITH CHEESE



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This makes a nice appetizer, lunch or snack! From British Foods. Posted for Zaar World Tour. I haven't tried this yet.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 English muffins, cut in half and toasted
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1/4 cup green onion, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, curry powder, olives and green onion, if using, together.
  • Spread on toasted muffins; put in the oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 344.6, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.1

APPLE CHEDDAR MUFFINS



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If you like tart apples and cheese, you'll love these moist, merry muffins. My family insists I make them for the holiday, but they're so easy to fix that I often whip up a batch or two on camping and canoe trips as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ENGLISH MUFFIN HORS D'OEUVRES



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My mom makes this every year for Christmas. They are amazing and go fast so make plenty.

Provided by DaveM

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 green onions, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) package English muffin, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture over each English muffin half. Cut the muffins into quarters and place on a baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 85.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier English muffin, toast it for a few minutes before adding the toppings.
  • If you don't have apple butter, you can substitute another fruit spread, such as strawberry or blueberry jam.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the bacon.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple butter before spreading it on the muffin.
  • If you're using a toaster oven, be sure to watch the muffins closely so that they don't burn.

Conclusion:

These skinny apple and cheese toasted English muffins are a delicious and satisfying breakfast or snack. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your muffins sweet or savory, crispy or soft, there's a recipe in this article that's perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these muffins a try!

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