Turkey Bacon and Egg Sourdough Sandwich
A savory, protein-packed breakfast featuring crispy turkey bacon, melted Swiss cheese, and eggs on toasted sourdough. It offers a delicious and stabilizing start to your day.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can bake a whole package of turkey bacon on a sheet pan at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, then store it in the fridge to make assembly even faster on busy mornings.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Toast the whole grain sourdough bread to…
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Toast the whole grain sourdough bread to…
Toast the whole grain sourdough bread to your desired crispness.
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In a skillet over medium heat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Lightly coat the same skillet with a…
Lightly coat the same skillet with a dab of butter or a splash of olive oil. Cook the eggs to your preference (fried or scrambled work perfectly), seasoning lightly with salt and black pepper.
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During the last minute of cooking the…
During the last minute of cooking the eggs, place the Swiss cheese over the top so it melts.
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Assemble the sandwich by layering the cheesy…
Assemble the sandwich by layering the cheesy eggs and crispy turkey bacon between the toasted sourdough slices.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you have them on hand
If you have them on hand, tucking a handful of fresh spinach or arugula into the warm sandwich adds a great pop of color and extra fatigue-fighting iron.
Look for an uncured
Look for an uncured, low-sodium turkey bacon to keep the protein high while managing preservatives.
You can bake a whole package…
You can bake a whole package of turkey bacon on a sheet pan at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, then store it in the fridge to make assembly even faster on busy mornings.
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