The humble egg sandwich is a fast, convenient, and relatively nutritious meal. Although this is usually something that I would consume for breakfast, I have eaten a lot of egg sandwiches for quick lunches or lazy dinners. At only 250 calories, with 11 grams of protein, the egg sandwich is also pretty nutritious and very cheap!
For many years, I had an hour-long commute to and from work every day. I often made one of these sandwiches, wrapped it in waxed paper, and ate it on the way to work.
If you want to make your egg sandwich even cheaper, use a slice of bread (or two) instead of an English muffin. (If you opt for 2 slices of bread, use a slightly larger bowl – at least 4 inches in diameter.) Although I usually top my egg sandwiches with nothing more than salt and pepper, feel free to experiment. Cheddar or pepper jack cheese, hot sauce, bacon, ham, fresh tomato, or even ketchup or mustard can liven up your sandwich.
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The Humble Egg Sandwich: Fast, Cheap, & Hearty
Kick start your day with this hearty and convenient sandwich (or eat it for lunch, or dinner, or whenever…)
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 spray of cooking spray, or any oil to prevent sticking
- 1 English muffin, bagel, or sliced bread
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Slice English muffin in half and place in toaster (or toaster oven).
- Spray a small bowl (about 3″ in diameter) with cooking spray or wipe with oil.
- Crack egg into bowl and scramble with a fork.
- Microwave egg on high for 1 minute, stopping every 15 seconds to allow the egg to “rest” for 10 second intervals. This will prevent the egg from exploding.
- Butter insides of toasted English muffin.
- Place egg “disc” inside the English muffin. Top with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Enjoy!
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