Kick Your Next Sandwich Up A Notch! Portobello Mushroom and Fried Egg Sandwiches

by Kristi Rimkus on November 8, 2012


Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes a sandwich as one of the following . . .

  • slices of bread with a filling in-between
  • a slice of bread covered with food
  • “something resembling a sandwich; especially : composite structural material consisting of layers often of high-strength facings bonded to a low strength central core”

I’m not sure about you, but composite structural material doesn’t sound good to me!

This fried egg sandwich recipe probably fits into the composite structural material category, so I’m glad it tastes better than it sounds.

Portobella Mushroom and Fried Egg Sandwich

Portobella Mushroom and Fried Egg Sandwich

We roasted our portobello mushrooms in the oven, topped them with slices of ham, then fried eggs that were cooked until the yolks had just set. After that, we topped them with fresh tomatoes, green onions and a sprinkle of sea salt for good measure.

Roasted Portobello Mushrooms

Roasted Portobello Mushrooms

Portobello Mushrooms and Fried Eggs

Portobello Mushrooms and Fried Eggs

Portobello Mushrooms and Fried Eggs

Portobello Mushrooms and Fried Eggs

Miss the bread? Not us!

For dinner we had a delicious - something resembling a sandwich – according to Merriam-Webster anyway.

Happy, healthy cooking!

Portobello Mushroom and Fried Egg Sandwiches

Serving Size: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned of gills and stem
  • 4 tablespoons low fat Greek salad dressing, Italian works too
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 slices deli ham, thin slices
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 medium roma tomato, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Brush the inside of each mushroom with 1 tablespoon Greek or Italian dressing. Roast in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes until just tender.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Crack four eggs into the pan, add a tablespoon of water and cover with a lid. Cook 3 - 5 minutes until the yolk is cooked to your desired doneness. We like our slightly runny.
  4. Spread each mushroom with a teaspoon of Dijon mustard then top each with with 2 slices ham, 2 eggs, slices of tomato and 2 tablespoons green onion.

Notes

Calories: 286 Weight Watchers PointsPlus 7 Total Fat: 15.47g Cholesterol: 396mg Sodium: 1081mg Total Carbs: 8.60g Dietary Fiber: 2.00g Sugars: 4.15g Protein: 25.31g

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Mari @ Mari's Cakes November 9, 2012 at 6:06 am

It is the most mouthwatering, composite structural material I’ve ever seen! Have a fantastic weekend, Kristi.
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krimkus November 11, 2012 at 2:42 pm

Thank Mari – I thought that was funny – composite structural material to define a sandwich. Have a good Sunday!

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Kristina November 9, 2012 at 8:50 am

Ooo I love portobello mushrooms! Such a great idea to use it as “bread” – and I swear runny eggs make everything better. Looks yum!
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krimkus November 12, 2012 at 9:08 am

The egg yolk running down the sides of the mushroom was my hubby’s favorite part of the meal. Have a good week. :)

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Phyllis November 9, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Oh, wow! That looks absolutely delicious! Portobello mushrooms have just been added to my shopping list. You are a genius, my friend!

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krimkus November 11, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Hardly genius, just dieting and being creative. Got to slim down a bit before the holidays. Hugs!! :)

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Angie@Angie's Recipes November 10, 2012 at 1:07 am

Now that’s a SANDWICH! Love the idea of using mushroom instead of bread…so much healthier!
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krimkus November 11, 2012 at 2:38 pm

I’m not as big a mushroom fan as my husband is, but I have to admit this “sandwich” turned out pretty tasty.

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Anita at Hungry Couple November 10, 2012 at 7:20 am

That egg looks good… :)
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krimkus November 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm

So does your Wheatberry salad. I just had to share that recipe. It sounds delicious.

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EA-The Spicy RD November 11, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Love this idea! Roasted portabellos are the best, and I’m sure taste amazing topped with a fried egg, ham and tomatoes. Pinning now!
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krimkus November 12, 2012 at 7:56 am

The mushrooms and eggs made it a hearty meal. If I weren’t watching my calories so carefully I’d melt a thin slice of cheddar over the mushroom before I put the eggs on. Have a wonderful week!

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The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time November 12, 2012 at 9:45 am

Nope, I wouldn’t be missing the bread either. That looks amazing. Pull those eggs off a little sooner than ‘just set’ and I’m all over that dish. It looks delicious.
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krimkus November 14, 2012 at 7:53 pm

You sound like my husband. I like a soft yolk and he likes a slightly runny yolk. Good thing frying eggs makes it easy enough to please everyone!

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Food Jaunts November 12, 2012 at 10:39 am

Oh super yum. Anything with a fried egg basically is a winner in my book but have the portobello act as the bread throws it over the top.
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krimkus November 14, 2012 at 7:52 pm

We’re trying to keep the carbs down, but really missing sandwiches. This comes a close second. :)

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Emily @ Life on Food November 12, 2012 at 11:34 am

Great idea! We actually had egg sandwiches for lunch this past weekend. I ended up with just eggs after eating one too many sweet pastries for the day. I would have been able to have a sandwich if I had thought of this. I see it appearing in my future!
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krimkus November 14, 2012 at 7:51 pm

Hi Emily! If you like mushrooms, you’d like this dish. I have to say I’m not a big mushroom fan, so my husband was the happy camper with this meal. :)

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