An "Eggs"-cellent Breakfast: Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches

During the week, I try to keep breakfast as simple as possible; let's face it, when my alarm goes off at 5:45 a.m., I'm just not in the frame of mind to fire up a skillet and cook myself a gourmet meal. On the weekends, though, when I'm fully rested and feeling motivated, I love to cook something hot and tasty for my husband and I to enjoy.

This recipe is a slight spin on the classic bacon, egg and cheese sandwich/biscuit, and I think you'll find that it's even easier to make than the well-loved staple. If you don't like swiss cheese, you can always substitute sharp cheddar (or really, any cheese that you love). This recipe is for one, so you can double, triple, quadruple, etc. as needed.

Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches

1 English Muffin, sliced and toasted

2 slices of deli ham, thinly sliced

2 slices of swiss cheese

1 egg

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking spray

Preheat broiler to high. Place English Muffins cut-side up on a baking tray, and place a slice of swiss cheese on each half.

Coat a small skillet with cooking spray and heat at medium-high. Add the ham and saute for 2 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Remove ham from skillet and set aside.

Using the same skillet, coat again with cooking spray and crack the egg. Cover and cook until the whites of the egg begin to set. If you prefer your eggs over-easy, you will not need to flip them; keep an eye on the whites and, once set, remove the eggs from the pan (about 3 minutes). For over-medium or over-har, the eggs will need to be flipped. Once the whites have set, uncover the pan and flip the eggs. For over-medium, cook eggs for one minute and remove from pan.For over-hard, cook eggs for an additional 2 minutes or until yolk is fully cooked and firm. Remove from the pan. 

Place the swiss cheese-covered English Muffin halves under the broiler. Broil for 1 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

Make a sandwich by adding the ham and egg on top of the bottom half of the English Muffin. Add salt and pepper to taste and top off the sandwich with the top half of the English Muffin. Enjoy!

So there you have it: a great Sunday breakfast that's easy to make - and healthy, too! This recipe packs 344 calories, and is a wonderful way to start your day. 

I've got quite a few new recipes to share with you, including spicy cajun scallops, a steak and pesto baguette and an easy red wine sangria mix that you'll love! Tune in again soon to add these great new dishes to your own recipe box.

Cheers!