Ingredients
| large EGGS |
2
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| salt |
pinch
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| pepper |
pinch
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| whole grain bread |
4 slices
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| Pepper Jack cheese |
4 slices
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| tomato, thinly sliced |
4 slices
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| butter, softened |
1/4 cup
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Directions
- SPREAD one side of each piece of bread with butter. SET aside.
- In frying pan, MELT a slice of butter over low heat. FRY eggs to desired doneness, then salt and pepper to taste. REMOVE from heat and COVER to keep warm.
- HEAT separate large frying pan to medium-high heat. ADD 2 slices of bread, buttered side down. ADD slice of Pepper Jack cheese, TOP with fried egg. ADD second slice of Pepper Jack cheese on top of fried egg and ADD 2 slices of tomato. TOP with second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- COOK until pan side down bread is golden brown, about 5 minutes, then FLIP with spatula keeping sandwich together. Once second side of bread is golden brown, approximately 5 more minutes, REMOVE carefully from pan and SERVE.
Insider Tips
- Sandwiches are a great mid-week dinner idea – just add your favorite soup or salad.
- Toasting the top and bottom slices of the bread for 1- 2 minutes before adding the ingredients helps to create an evenly toasted sandwich.
- This recipe is an excellent source of protein, vitamin A and choline and a good source of folate.
Nutritional Info
Per Serving: 1/2 Recipe
| Calories |
494
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| Total fat |
33 g
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| Saturated fat |
18 g
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| Polyunsaturated fat |
3 g
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| Monounsaturated fat |
9 g
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| Cholesterol |
256 mg
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| Sodium |
606 mg
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| Carbohydrates |
32 g
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| Fiber |
5 g
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| Sugar |
4 g
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| Protein |
17 g
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| Vitamin A |
287 mcg
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| Vitamin D |
1 mcg
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| Folate |
59 mcg
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| Choline |
174 mg
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| Calcium |
212 mg
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| Iron |
3 mg
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| Potassium |
332 mg
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