A golden puff of heavenly flavor is a tasty and appealing way to start your day.

Sausage-Egg Puffs

Nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup light dairy sour cream 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 4 ounces uncooked bulk turkey sausage 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 2 large eggs 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash black pepper 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1-ounce)

Coat four 4 1/2-inch tart pans with cooking spray; set aside. In a small bowl combine sour cream, lemon-pepper seasoning, and cumin. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
In a medium skillet cook turkey sausage over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat.
In a medium mixing bowl beat flour, egg product, milk, oregano, salt, and black pepper with a rotary beater or wire whisk until smooth. Divide batter among prepared tart pans. Top with cooked sausage and green onion.
Bake in a 425°F (220°C) oven for 10 to 13 minutes or until pancakes are puffed and lightly browned. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 1 minute more or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with sour cream mixture.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional facts per serving: calories (1/4 of recipe): 180, total fat: 6g, saturated fat: 3g, cholesterol: 21mg, sodium: 485mg, carbohydrate: 15g, total sugar: 3g, fiber: 1g, protein: 15g, vitamin A: 0%, vitamin C: 1%, calcium: 14%, iron: 10%, starch: 1diabetic exchange, lean meat: 2diabetic exchange