Coffee Breakfast

My boys love eggs. (Both my 7 and 5 year olds are now quite proficient at making scrambled eggs for breakfast.) They also love avocado. And English muffins. And chips and salsa. I took a risk in putting all these things together for a “breakfast for dinner” meal, and it was a big success. (Minus the chips, but I suppose you could add those if you wanted a little crunch in your ‘wich!) 2 of the 3 didn’t make any comment about the cilantro in the eggs. And the third said he’d try this new egg ‘without the green thing’…I’m calling that a success y’all.

And this was a big winner with the adults as well. All the different flavors and textures make this a perfect ‘brinner’ meal, in our book.

Add a little salt and pepper and a few chopped cilantro leaves to the bottom of a lightly greased muffin tin.

Crack and egg. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

Top with more chopped cilantro leaves.

Bake.

Hope you enjoy it y’all!!!

Yield – 6 servings

Preparation Time – 20 minutes

Cooking Time – 15-20 minutes for the eggs, 10 minutes for the sandwiches

Ingredients

• Cilantro ($.29)
• 6 eggs ($.80)
• Salt and pepper
• 6 English Muffins ($1.99)
• 6 slices cheese (I used Monterrey Jack) ($1.50)
• 6 Spoonfuls of Salsa ($.25)
• 1 avocado, mashed ($.50) Lots of sales here recently!
• Lemon or lime juice ($.20)
• Cilantro
• Side of fresh fruit ($1)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly spray 6 muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add cilantro leaves to the bottom of each muffin cup, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Crack an egg into each muffin cup. Top with cilantro and salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the yoke has cooked through.
• Meanwhile, combine the mashed avocado with lemon or lime juice, leftover chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, all to taste.
• Assemble the sandwiches once the baked eggs are cooked. I layered mine like this – English muffin – avocado/guac – baked egg – salsa – slice cheese – English muffin.) Then place in the oven on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
• Serve Avocado-Egg Breakfast Sandwich with side of fresh fruit.