Open-Face Bacon-and-Egg Sandwiches with Arugula

Health score
8%
Open-Face Bacon-and-Egg Sandwiches with Arugula
30 min.
2
640kcal

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Start your day off right with these delightful Open-Face Bacon-and-Egg Sandwiches with Arugula! Perfect for elevating your morning meal or brunch experience, this dish is a savory symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine crisp bacon paired with rich, perfectly cooked eggs, all layered atop warm, toasted ciabatta or focaccia bread, complemented by juicy tomato slices and a peppery kick from fresh arugula.

This recipe is not only mouthwateringly delicious but also incredibly quick and easy to make, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With only a handful of fresh ingredients, including high-quality olive oil and zesty white wine vinegar, you can create a restaurant-worthy dish right in your own kitchen. Each bite bursts with flavor and offers a satisfying balance of textures, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or even a light lunch.

Rich in flavor and nutrition, this sandwich offers a wholesome start to your day, while the creamy Parmesan shavings provide an indulgent finishing touch. Treat yourself to this decadent dish, perfect for lazy weekends or any day when you want to savor life’s simple pleasures. Don't just settle for a traditional breakfast—transform it into a gourmet experience with these scrumptious open-face sandwiches!

Ingredients

  • cup arugula packed ()
  •  bacon halved
  • inch bread halved
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • servings parmesan 
  • small shallots chopped
  • large tomato thin
  • 0.5 tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain.
  2. Wipe out skillet.
  3. Brush cut sides of bread with 1 tablespoon oil.
  4. Place bread, cut sides down, in skillet. Cook over medium heat until golden, about 3 minutes.
  5. Place 1 bread square, golden side up, on each of 2 plates. Top each with half of bacon, then 2 tomato slices.
  6. Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, shallot, and vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  7. Add arugula and toss to coat.
  8. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet.
  9. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until whites are set and yolks are cooked as desired. Top each bread stack with egg, then arugula and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories640kcal
Protein15.97%
Fat78.39%
Carbs5.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
92.83
Glycemic Load
2.68
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.449565182561%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.37mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
3.54mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:639.94kcal
32%
Fat:55.75g
85.77%
Saturated Fat:16.76g
104.75%
Carbohydrates:9.02g
3.01%
Net Carbohydrates:7.61g
2.77%
Sugar:3.33g
3.69%
Cholesterol:242.7mg
80.9%
Sodium:947.35mg
41.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.56g
51.11%
Selenium:34.8µg
49.71%
Phosphorus:418.91mg
41.89%
Calcium:418.76mg
41.88%
Vitamin E:4.2mg
28.01%
Vitamin K:28.82µg
27.44%
Vitamin A:1212.37IU
24.25%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.93%
Vitamin B12:1.08µg
18%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.89%
Zinc:2.36mg
15.75%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.75%
Vitamin B3:2.99mg
14.96%
Vitamin B5:1.38mg
13.77%
Folate:51.97µg
12.99%
Potassium:420.97mg
12.03%
Vitamin C:9.93mg
12.03%
Iron:2.11mg
11.7%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.92%
Magnesium:41.3mg
10.32%
Vitamin D:1.37µg
9.13%
Copper:0.13mg
6.35%
Fiber:1.41g
5.64%
Source:Epicurious