Egg Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Egg Caprese Sandwich, a scrumptious fusion of the classic Caprese salad with the added richness of eggs, all in a convenient sandwich form.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet For cooking the eggs
- 1 Toaster For toasting the bread
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread Your choice of bread
- 2 large Eggs
- 4 slices Fresh mozzarella
- 1 Tomato Sliced
- 1 handful Fresh basil leaves
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic glaze Optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set but yolks are still runny, or to your preference.
- Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
- On one slice of bread, layer a slice of mozzarella, a few slices of tomato, a few basil leaves, and a cooked egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Repeat the layering process for the second sandwich.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, then top with the second slice of bread.
- Cut the sandwiches in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a spread of pesto on the bread slices before assembling the sandwich.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 47500IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 2000mgIron: 0.5mg
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