Kids Club

Want to serve up the most important meal of the day without breaking a sweat? These easy, kid-friendly recipes have you covered. Whether you prefer getting creative with Breakfast Waffle Pencils or opt for make-ahead breakfast sandwiches that are perfect to grab and go, these recipes ensure that every morning begins with a burst of flavor and fun.

Kid-Friendly Make-Ahead

Ham, Egg and Cheese

Breakfast Sandwiches

Prep: 15 minutes • Microwave: 1 minute 45 seconds

Serves: 6

6 large eggs

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 package (13.2 ounces) 5 super grain or regular English muffins, split horizontally

12 slices Black Forest uncured ham

6 slices mild Cheddar cheese

Chef Tip

Sandwiches can also be heated in an air fryer or toaster oven. Thaw 1 sandwich in refrigerator overnight; heat at 325° in air fryer or toaster oven for 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts.

1. In medium bowl, whisk eggs and salt. In large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook 4 minutes or to desired doneness, stirring occasionally to scramble.

2. Toast English muffins. Top bottom halves of English muffins with eggs, ham, cheese and top halves of English muffins. Wrap each sandwich tightly with plastic wrap; place sandwiches in large freezersafe zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; freeze up to 1 month.

3. Unwrap 1 sandwich; wrap loosely with paper towel. Heat in microwave oven on high 1 minute 45 seconds or until heated through and cheese melts.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 sandwich): 384 Calories, 17g Fat (7g Saturated), 242mg Cholesterol, 1072mg Sodium, 29g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 4g Sugars, 2g Added Sugars, 29g Protein

Breakfast Waffle Pencils

Prep: 15 minutes • Bake: 7 minutes

Serves: 4

4 multigrain or regular waffles, each cut into a 4 x 2-inch rectangle

1 slice 100% whole wheat bread, crusts removed, quartered diagonally and each triangle trimmed to 2 inches across 4 semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup chopped strawberries

1/3 cup maple syrup

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Place waffles and bread pieces on rimmed baking pan; bake 7 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.

2. Place waffles on 4 plates; on 1 short end of waffles, arrange bread pieces and chocolate chips to create “pencil tip.” On opposite short end of waffles, arrange strawberries to create “eraser.”

3. Serve waffle pencils drizzled with maple syrup. Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 waffle pencil): 156 Calories, 3g Fat (0g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 198mg Sodium, 32g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 21g Sugars, 21g Added Sugars, 3g Protein