The hidden egg

Not, not a hidden Mickey. A hidden egg. There’s an egg under the cheese in each of these two slices of bread.

Traditionally, a poached egg is used to make this breakfast dish. The poached egg is placed on a piece of toasted bread and topped with a slice of cheese. A few minutes under the grill to melt the cheese and the result is a tantalizing breakfast that takes the boredom of out plain bread, egg and cheese. Honestly, there’s so much that a cheese can do to transform an ordinary dish. In fact, add cheese to just about anything and the most picky child will likely declare it to be yummy.

But isn’t cheese loaded with fat? Check this article in High Beam Encyclopedia for the nutritional content of different types of cheese. Even hard cheeses, normally higher in fat content, need not be off limits if consumed in moderation.

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