GRILLED BISTRO BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

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I used to make a classic breakfast sandwich when my kids were still at home. Now that it's just my husband and me, I've jazzed it up with pear, smoked Gouda and spinach. -Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter, divided
4 large eggs, beaten
4 slices (3/4 in. thick) hearty Italian bread
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces smoked Gouda or smoked cheddar cheese, cut in 4 slices
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
4 slices Canadian bacon, cooked
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; add eggs and scramble until set. Divide eggs between 2 slices of bread; sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Layer bread with cheese slices, pear slices, Canadian bacon and spinach. Top with remaining bread., If using a panini maker, spread remaining butter on both sides of both sandwiches. Grill according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown and grill marks show, 6-8 minutes., If using an indoor grill, spread half of remaining butter on 1 side of both sandwiches. Place buttered side down on grill; press down with a heavy skillet or other weight. Grill over medium-high heat until golden brown and grill-marked, 3-5 minutes. Remove weight; spread remaining butter on other side of both sandwiches. Return to grill, buttered side down; replace weight. Grill until golden brown, another 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 461mg cholesterol, Sodium 1510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

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