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English Muffin Croque Madame

November 21, 2025 Amanda Plott

Oh, Croque Madame, you luscious, melty French delight that’s been a brunch staple for ages. Traditionally, this sandwich is a ham-and-cheese monster slathered in béchamel or mornay sauce and topped with an egg (usually fried or poached), all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s rich, it’s creamy, and let’s be honest—it’s not exactly the picture of health. But that’s where The Skinny Fork steps in with a guilt-free twist that keeps all the charm and flavor, while giving your waistline a little love.

Why English Muffins?

Let’s swap the heavy white bread or brioche for light English muffins—those little nutritional powerhouses with a delightfully chewy crust and that trademark nooks-and-crannies texture. English muffins add a satisfying crunch and a lovely rustic flair without the unnecessary fluff. Plus, they’re lower in calories and often packed with fiber, especially when you choose whole grain or light varieties…

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In Breakfast, Brunch, Sandwiches, Turkey Tags english, muffin, brunch, breakfast, turkey, eggs, poached, cheese, parmesan, mornay
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Healthified Egg McMuffin

January 10, 2025 Amanda Plott

This recipe is old. Ooooold. Like, way back from the first six months or so of The Skinny Fork being around. That being said, I really wanted to go back and revisit it since things are always changing. A bit of a facelift and an update were well overdue.

I'm trying desperately to keep all the meals crazy simple this week since it was the first few days back from winter break for my kiddo at school. That's why I knew this was the perfect time to cook up some more of these Healthified Egg McMuffins!…

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In Breakfast, American, Kid Friendly, Sandwiches, Turkey Tags egg, mcmuffin, canadian, bacon, english, muffin, easy
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Pumpkin Spice Blueberry Muffins

October 7, 2019 Amanda Plott
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Pumpkin spice season is upon us and I am finding every which way I can to incorporate the spices of Fall into my meals through the day. I’m pretty much convinced that if I ingest enough Fall inspired stuff that I’ll somehow manage to get the weather to cool off and for the seasons to REALLY take change here in Texas.

These Pumpkin Spice Blueberry Muffins are exactly what they sound like. Pumpkin muffins that are loaded up with LOTS and lots of fresh blueberries. There’s plenty of spice in there to warm the muffins up with lots of flavor to play on the sweet of the blueberries and pumpkin…

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In American, Breakfast, Brunch, Thanksgiving Tags blueberry, spice, muffin, whole wheat, breakfast, pumpkin
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Blueberry Pancake Bites (Instant Pot)

August 18, 2019 Amanda Plott
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Weekends are for baking and cooking… well, sort of. Except for the fact that I’m pretty much still refusing to use my stove or oven unless I absolutely have to. It’s just too damn hot here right now! That being said, I was in the mood for some blueberry pancakes this morning.

What’s a girl to do?

Instant pot (or any electric pressure cooker) to the rescue! These Blueberry Pancake Bites are whipped up quickly and cook right in the instant pot in all of 10 minutes. The end result is a magical cross between a pancake and a muffin that is as delicious as it is portable…

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In Breakfast, Brunch, American, Crock Pot/Instant Pot, Desserts, Kid Friendly Tags blueberries, blueberry, pancake, muffin, bites, instant pot, pressure cookier
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Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats (Sponsored)

January 15, 2019 Amanda Plott
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FindNutritiousHere #FoodGoals #CollectiveBias

New Year resolutions can be tricky and difficult to stick to. It seems like it’s about this time when we all start to taper off and give in. If you’re anything like me, my New Year resolutions are always centered around food. Food is life, after all. Even being as I’m more of a health conscious person, I always, always, ALWAYS strive to do better and eat better. That’s where these Overnight Oats fit in.

As I said, one of my resolutions this year was to eat more simply. Food can get complicated and I want to take the time to slow down, reel it in, and enjoy food for what it is. Yep! I left my resolution pretty vague and open. That’s one of the tricks to sticking to these resolutions!…

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In Breakfast, Brunch, Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Snacks Tags blueberry, muffin, overnight, oats, oatmeal, breakfast, brunch
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Cornbread & Chicken Nugget Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting

July 29, 2018 Amanda Plott
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.

Back-to-school is on the horizon, and being the mom of an ever growing little, I've found that there's a few tricks to getting kids to eat their dinner sometimes! One of the best ways is to make it fun. Yes, food can be fun and these Cornbread & Chicken Nugget Cupcakes are just that! Fun. It's a savory twist on a cupcake; letting the kids eat with their eyes first.

The base of the cupcake is made with a quick and easy cornbread muffin that's made by mixing together a self-rising cornmeal, cheese, and a creamed corn. This easy cornbread trick is one that I've been using for a couple of years now. And so far, it hasn't let me down yet! From there, the 'cupcakes' are topped with a potato and cauliflower mash 'frosting' which is also made with just a few ingredients…

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In American, Chicken, Kid Friendly, Summer, Spring Tags chicken, nuggets, mashed, potatoes, cornbread, muffin, cupcake, dinner, kid-friendly, homemade
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