Sunday Fried Egg Sandwich

It wouldn’t be the weekend without a fried egg sandwich, would it?

This recipe is SO easy and is such a fun treat for a Sunday morning. It has recently become a staple in our house on the weekends. I love making different variations of it because the possibilities are really endless with simple ingredients like toast, eggs and bacon.

I threw a little leftover pesto on the top as a flavorful garnish and I’m so glad I did! It adds a little unexpected kick and really ties it together. You can sub one of your favorite hot sauces, or even omit completely.

Ingredients
2 pieces turkey bacon
1 egg
1/3 tbsp ghee
1/3 cup lettuce, spinach or arugula
sliced tomato
1/4 avocado
salt and pepper for taste

For the turkey bacon, I like to cook it in the oven. It’s such a time saver and it comes out perfectly crispy. It also is so nice not to have the smell of bacon lingering in the kitchen for the rest of the day. I heat my oven to 375 and cook the bacon for about 15-20 minutes. Layer your turkey bacon on a sheet pan, preferably with a baking rack on top or with parchment paper. This will help keep the turkey bacon from sticking to the base of the baking sheet. While the turkey bacon cooks, prep your veggies. Slice the tomato, avocado and make sure your greens are ready to go. Set these aside for a bit and then get your egg going.

The trick to frying the “perfect” egg is really in the heat of your pan. I use ghee to fry eggs, I find that it offers a great flavor, and really stands the high heat without burning quickly. It also is filled with superfood fats that work wonders for supplying your body with sustainable energy that it can burn throughout the day. I let my pan heat for a few minutes with ghee on a medium flame, and then right before I’m about to add my egg I crank the heat up to high while the egg fries. After about a minute on the heat, I flip the egg and cook it for about 30 more seconds.

Once you’ve cooked your turkey bacon and your fried egg is ready to go, top the toast with your choice of greens. I used fresh lettuces from the farmers market, but you can also sub in spinach or arugula. Next, top avocado and sliced tomato with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the fried egg and then the turkey bacon, drizzling the pesto on top. Voila! Super easy. Enjoy!