A breakfast for Jonnythan... with some pictures, too.

Let me start by readily admitting I've been a pain, lately. Well. Perhaps I've always been a pain. Lately I've been an annoying pain. See, I have this friend who eats breakfast every day, pretty much the same thing every day with a couple variations.
Exibit A:


Exhibit B:


Tasty looking, right? Yeah, okay, I'll give you that. It has some curb appeal. The macros aren’t awful, either. But, ohmahgawwwd the ingredient list has given me a migraine (and a stomach ache, to boot)!
Exhibit A2:


Exhibit B2:


Here’s what I made today (just try to ignore the little “helper” who decided he needed to “test” a second sandwich after his bath):


It took about an hour and a half (partly because I had a little helper and partly because I just totally winged it. Wung it. Wanged it. Er... you know what I mean). I could have easily done the whole batch in about 35 minutes (with 20 minutes of that time being hands-off baking time). It cost me about $7 and made six sandwiches. I’m going to put them (well, the four that are left after quality control testing, courtesy of the little “helper”) in the freezer wrapped individually in foil and then in a plastic bag. I would guess they’d be good for at least a month. I doubt they will last the weekend though at this rate. To reheat them I’ll probably just toss one in the oven around 350 for 5-10 minutes. You could definitely use a toaster or toaster oven, too, I just don’t have one. Here’s the macro breakdown:


Note the ingredient list. Do I even need to remind you of all the stuff in the other ones? Stuff I can’t pronounce and probably can’t digest, either. I used all organic ingrediants but you don’t have to. Also, if you used a regular english muffin you could have a top and bottom for the same calories. We just like the sprouted grains here and don’t mind the open-face style. Mine has a great vitamin boost with the chard, as well (Jonnythan are you paying attention? Vegetables!) You could add a slice of turkey or sausage or something to bring the protein up a bit, comparable to the store bought ones. I’ll probably end up doing that when I reheat them, honestly. Just didn’t have any on hand!

As for the recipe, the ingredients are above and really it’s so easy... Mix all the eggs together and beat. Beat ‘em up good. Add the chard (chopped and boiled or steamed until mushey-ish), salsa, whatever other veggies you like, onions or peppers would be good, too. Spinach if you don’t like chard. Or kale. Just promise me you’ll add a little veggie something or other... I’m veggie-obsessed. Plus I added some lemon pepper, some chopped garlic, basil, a titch of cayenne pepper, some all purpose seasoning and... hmm... possibly an eggshell or two as the “helper” was in charge of cracking them. You could conceivably chop your bacon/ sausage/ turkey/ whatever and add it to the mix at this stage, too.

Then I poured it all into a baking dish. Then poured it in a different dish. Then a third dish. (I told you I wasted time because we were wingin’ it!) I just wasn’t happy with the thickness of the “batter” in the first dish, the second would have made squares too small for my liking, the third time’s the charm though, right? Pop it in the oven somewheres between 350-425. Just... In that range. Little “helper” had to keep changing the temperature a bit while it was baking. He’s really a very hands-on “helper.” Ours took about 20ish minutes, give or take. Just check it with a toothpick (or with your eyes and a fork, or your finger, like us lazy folks who can’t ever remember to buy toothpicks) to make sure it’s done in the middle. Then cut it into squares, pop it on your muffin, add cheese, let cool, wrap and freeze. I’d suggest NOT toasting the english muffins unless you’re going to eat it right away and not freeze them. They get “toasted” when you reheat. Hmm, well, if you use a toaster oven or a real oven. Not sure how that would go in the microwave. Let me know if you try it.

Hope you enjoyed reading all this and maybe want to try making your own.

Edited because there are pictures and no matter what they are always messed up the first few tried. Please tell me I'm not the only one!