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September 12, 2019 / 107 Comments
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Summer vacation is over, and it is officially the start of a brand new school year. Hallelujah! However, kids going back to school is not the stress relief parents think they need after two months with kids home daily. No way, in fact, at this time of year to get ahead of busy weekdays it’s more important than ever to be organized and prepare in advance – including weekly meals. The number one task all parents face and usually have the most trouble with, is what to make for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Meals have to be healthy with good quality nutrition and satisfy the demands of everyone in the family – preferably with as minimal prep and cooking time as possible.

For easy breakfast meal plan inspiration start the day with these Canadian Turkey recipes!

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Why not think turkey?

The key to a successful and stress-free busy week starts with meal planning and inspiration from Canadaian Turkey. Choosing healthy, nutritious, high-quality foods that are simple to adapt and incorporate to your recipes, such as Canadian Turkey make life super easy!

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1. Scale Up

Turkey is a great option when planning to double or triple your favourite recipes. Scale your recipes so you can cook once and then freeze extra portions to have on hand when you need dinner or lunch in a hurry.

2. Foolproof Favourites

Develop a series of go-to-recipes that you know are easy to prepare and that your family will love. You can find kitchen-tested recipes that are both healthy and tasty on the Canadian Turkey website.

3. Plan Ahead

Try to cook recipes you can do prep work ahead of time or plan to pre-cook some or all of the ingredients. Meal planning up to a week in advance is a great way to save time during busy weeknights.

4. Keep it Healthy

Turkey is an excellent source of protein, minerals and nutrients. Both dark and white meat is lean, so you can feel good putting turkey on your plate without having to compromise on taste and flavour.

5. Change It Up

Turkey adapts to all of your favourite flavour profiles and spice combinations. With so many cuts to choose from, you can find choices that please the whole family. Turkey is a delicious option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can serve it hot or cold, and it tastes great the next day, too!

Turkey Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups

Make sure to add our Turkey Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups to your weekly meal plan for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Prepare them in advance and store them in the fridge for a quick breakfast (or snack) heated in the microwave. You can pre-assemble them the night before and throw them in the oven as soon as you wake up.

 

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Turkey Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups

Turkey Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups make the perfect start to busy mornings.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Amanda Komoski

Ingredients

  • 18-24 pieces turkey bacon
  • 6 pieces sandwich bread
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp grated cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

  2. Spray the bottoms and sides of 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

  3. Line each muffin cup with 1 1/2-2 pieces of turkey bacon. Overlap the pieces to create a cup.

  4. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, stamp out 12 rounds of sandwich bread. Place in the bottom of
    each muffin cup.

  5. Top each muffin cup with one egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until egg whites are set.

  7. Top each egg cup with a pinch of cheese and chives. Let cool for 5 minutes before running a knife along the inside of the cups to loosen the edges. Remove from tins.

  8. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

TIP: You can make these Turkey Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Re-heat gently in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through for a quick weekday breakfast.

Did you know? A 100-gram serving of turkey packs a big punch with 30 grams of protein and nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium and zinc. What a great way to kick off every day!

Looking for additional tips and HOW TOs that provide everything you need to know to get tasty, nutritious and versatile turkey on your table every day? How about some delicious recipes for full meals, snacks appetizers, kids’ favourites and more? Visit canadianturkey.ca and tell us which kids’ favourite you will be adding to your child’s lunch menu!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Canadian Turkey. All opinions are 100% honest and I only recommend products I personally use and love, or think you will love.

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