I’ve been meaning to share this recipe with you for a long time: Dad’s Denver Sandwiches
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Back to my sandwich…it all started with my grandmother. Every time I visited her, she whipped up all kinds of meals and treats that she learned to make growing up in her Swedish household. I remember fig cookies, which I was not fond of at all. And I remember these Denver Sandwiches- always welcome in my tummy. Grandma made them with plenty of butter, and she used white bread with no ketchup.
Dad took over making Denver sandwiches after grandma was gone. He used sweet egg bread, and he added ketchup! Since I remember his method over grandma’s, I’m giving Dad credit for the recipe here. He changed things up a bit, and I liked his version better.
For the Denver part of the sandwich (think “Denver omelette”), you’ll need onion, bell pepper, ham, cheese and eggs. You’ll be scrambling them up into a chunky scramble.
That scrambled Denver is divided between two buttery pieces of toasted egg bread. You can eat these with or without the ketchup. I recommend ketchup!
This is a fantastic breakfast sandwich, but it’s also awesome for lunch or for an afternoon snack. I wish my Dad was still around to see this sandwich of his displayed in full glory on the internet!
Dad's Denver Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices egg bread
- ½ cup finely chopped ham
- ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1½ tablespoons finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ketchup (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Add about ½ tablespoon butter to a large sauté pan. Heat to medium, then add two slices of bread and heat until toasted. Add another ½ tablespoon of butter, flip the bread and toast the other side. Remove to a plate. Repeat with the remaining two slices of bread.
- Heat another tablespoon of butter in the pan. Add the ham, bell pepper and onion, and sauté a couple of minutes, until softened. Add the egg mixture and sprinkle cheese on top. Season with salt and pepper. Let the eggs cook until lightly browned underneath. Take a rubber spatula and drag them around until cooked all the way through. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the sandwiches, divide the egg mixture between two slices of bread. Add ketchup, if desired. Top with the other piece of bread, slice in half and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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He Lori my mom used to make these when we were little. Still one of my all time sandwiches. Also love Pinterest. Thanks for sharing your Dad’s recipe
TImbo the Chefologist
I need this recipe and cannot seem to be able to print it. Please help.
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Oh my gosh! I forgot that mom used to make these for us! Love them, and I will make some,but I’m the happiest that you reminded me of a moment with my late mom!
Love Eggland’s Best! This is the ultimate breakfast sandwich! I’m definitely craving one for breakfast now! It looks amazing!
Thank you!