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Ham and Spinach Breakfast Sandwich

Eggs, spinach, and ham are made into an omelet resting on crispy ciabatta bread. Spread pesto on the bread to make this ham and spinach breakfast sandwich.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich

Equipment

  • small sautee pan

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pieces sliced ham
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 teaspoon onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 2 pieces of bread use any bread you like
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon pesto fresh or prepared

Instructions

  • Heat up 1 tsp of oil, then add the onion. Let soften for 2-3 minutes stirring so they don't burn.
    1 teaspoon oil, 1 teaspoon onion
  • In a bowl combine the eggs, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and milk and whip to combine.
    2 eggs, 1 teaspoon milk, 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Now add spinach to the pan. Cook for about a minute to let it soften. Add the eggs on top.
    1 handful spinach
  • Using a spatula thin out the eggs and cook by pushing the bottom up and letting the egg run under. Cook for about 2 minutes, then flip.
  • Add ham to the other side of the pan. Heat through for 2 minutes while the other side of the egg cooks. Put ham on top of the eggs.
    2 pieces sliced ham
  • Take the 2 pieces of bread and spread butter on them then place face down in the open section of the pan. Let brown for about 1 minute.
    1 teaspoon butter, 2 pieces of bread
  • Place 1 piece of bread browned side down. Put stacked eggs and ham on top of it. Add a generous amount of prepared or freshly made pesto to the other slice of bread and put it on top. Enjoy!
    1 tablespoon pesto

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • Using a smaller pan can make sure that the omelet is the right size to fit the bread.
  • Since this is made to serve sandwich, there is no need for storage tips.