Breakfast for 1

Fried Egg Sandwich

Name: Fried Egg Sandwich
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread; mayonnaise (optional); 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large egg; kosher salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1 slice cheddar cheese; avocado and tomato slices (optional)

$5.65for 410 minServes 1

This sandwich layers a firm fried egg and melted cheddar between toasted whole wheat bread.

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.30Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 0.75 oz$0.30/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Avocados, 0.25$1.29 each typical	0.25	$0.32Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.41

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

10 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
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Typical price

$1.41 per serving$5.65 for 4

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Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread
mayonnaise (optional)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large egg
kosher salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1 slice cheddar cheese
avocado and tomato slices (optional)

Steps

Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Toast the bread in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then set it aside.
Crack the egg into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes per side until firm.
Place the cheddar on the hot egg, cover the skillet, and cook for 1 minute until melted.
Spread mayonnaise on the bread if using, add the egg, and top with avocado or tomato if using.