Western Sandwich

A toasted Western Egg Sandwich on a blue plate

This Western Sandwich is a hearty and flavorful classic! This delicious comfort food combines savory ham, crisp vegetables, and fluffy eggs for a protein-packed treat. Today's recipe offers a simple approach using ingredients like diced ham, green pepper, and eggs], making it perfect for a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or anytime you need a quick and filling meal.

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Course: Breakfast, Breakfast for Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: Sandwich

Calories: 611Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

▢ 2 slices bread toasted
▢ 2 large eggs scrambled
▢ 2 tablespoon chopped onions
▢ 2 tablespoon chopped peppers red or green
▢ 2 tablespoon ham chopped (or bacon!)
▢ 2 oz cheese shredded (optional)

Instructions

Start by frying your onions and peppers until soft and onions start to brown. Add bacon (or ham) and stir until heated - about 2-3 minutes in total.
Add in the two scrambled eggs. Don't scramble the eggs in the pan. You want the eggs to hold together so they don't fall out of the sandwich. That's why I think of the Western sandwich as an omelet on toast.
After you add the eggs to the bacon, onions and ham mixture, let it cook for a minute or two. Then take your spatula and pull the egg to the center. The runny, uncooked egg should run onto the hot pan. When egg is mostly cooked, flip to finsih cooking the second side.
Tip for adding optional cheese
A traditional western sandwich doesn't have cheese. I toast my bread in a toaster oven, so I just add cheese on my toast about a minute before I pull the toast. Otherwise, just put the cheese onto the egg mixture right after you flip it. You usually have to fold it to get it to fit onto the toast, so it'll also melt just fine that way.
Place cooked egg onto toast. You may have to fold it to make it fit and that's fine!

Notes

What Kind of Bread is Best?

I like toasting regular old white bread for this recipe. But, in your kitchen, use what you and your family like.

Can I use pre-cooked ham for the Western Sandwich?

Absolutely! Pre-cooked ham is a convenient option. I usually use leftover ham and if I don't have that, I ask for a couple of thick ham slices from the deli.

Storage

You can refrigerate this, however, expect the bread to become a little soggy. I have reassembled it with fresh toast.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information is an estimate only provided as a courtesy using an ingredient database. Garnish and optional ingredients are not included in the calculations.

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