ELT (Egg, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwiches

Breakfast

April 24, 2023

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches

8 slices crusty country bread

1⁄4 cup mayonnaise

4 slices Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 ounces)

1 tablespoon butter

4 eggs

Salt

Ground black pepper

1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

4 leaves romaine lettuce

1 Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on an ungreased large baking sheet. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until bread is lightly browned, turning once. Remove half of the bread slices and spread with mayonnaise; set aside. Top the remaining bread slices with cheese. Broil about 1 minute more or until cheese is melted.

2 In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Carefully break eggs into skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; reduce heat to low. Cook eggs for 3 to 4 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks start to thicken. Turn eggs; cook for 30 to 60 seconds more or to desired doneness.

3 Place eggs on the mayonnaise-topped bread slices. Top with tomato, lettuce, and the remaining bread slices, cheese sides down.

PER SANDWICH: 475 cal., 30 g total fat (11 g sat. fat), 249 mg chol., 817 mg sodium, 33 g carb., 3 g fiber, 19 g pro.

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