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Ingredients
- Quick Egg, Mushroom & Ham Cup
- 4 eggs
- 4 tbsp water
- 2/3 cup finely diced mushrooms
- 3 thin slices deli ham, chopped (about 3 oz.)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated Cheddar cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 358g | |
| Calories 396 | |
| Calories from Fat 247 | 62% |
| Total Fat 27.57g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 10.33g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 948mg | 316% |
| Sodium 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium 517mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 4.31g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 2.82g | 2% |
| Protein 33.78g | 54% |
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