Deluxe Ham & Egg Sandwiches

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023
My hearty cheesy breakfast sandwich is packed with provolone on top and Laughing Cow cheese on the bottom. In between, I add ham, red onion, spinach and an egg sunny-side up. —Natalie Hess, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Deluxe Ham & Egg Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 submarine bun, split
  • 4 wedges The Laughing Cow garlic and herb Swiss cheese
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced fully cooked Black Forest ham
  • 3 teaspoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 slices provolone cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. Cut bun crosswise in half; split each half to separate top and bottom. Spread with cheese wedges. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
  2. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; lightly brown ham on each side. Place ham on bread.
  3. In same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and spinach; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Divide mixture among sandwiches. Wipe skillet clean if necessary.
  4. In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Break eggs and slip into pan, 1 at a time. Immediately reduce heat to low; cover and cook slowly 5-6 minutes or until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Sprinkle with pepper.
  5. Place eggs over spinach mixture; top with provolone cheese. Broil 4-5 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 open-faced sandwich: 293 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.