Description
These Southwest Turkey Breakfast Stacks are a delicious and protein-packed way to start your day. Layers of flavorful ground turkey, eggs, avocado, and cheese are stacked on toasted English muffins for a satisfying breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Hot sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper, add ground turkey, spices, and cook until browned.
- Cook Eggs: In a separate skillet, cook eggs to your preference (fried or scrambled).
- Assemble Breakfast Stacks: Place a toasted English muffin half on each plate, top with turkey mixture, cheddar cheese, an egg, avocado slices, cilantro, and hot sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with salsa or Greek yogurt.
- Try using turkey sausage for a spicier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
