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Pesto Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pesto Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich is a delicious and satisfying way to start your day. With crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and homemade pesto, every bite is bursting with flavor.


Ingredients

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Focaccia bread:

  • 3 strips bacon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 slices sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 slices tomato

Pesto:

  • 3/4 cup basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • sea salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside.
  2. Make pesto: In a food processor, blend basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Prepare eggs: In the same skillet, fry eggs in butter to desired doneness.
  4. Assemble sandwich: Cut focaccia in half, spread pesto on one side, layer with bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato, and eggs. Top with the other half of focaccia.
  5. Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy your Pesto Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich!

Notes

  • You can customize this sandwich by adding other ingredients like arugula, red onion, or roasted red peppers.
  • For a vegetarian option, skip the bacon and add grilled mushrooms or zucchini.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 250 mg