Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SLIM PICKINGS
WHAT: Jimmy Dean Delights Egg’wich
STATS: Vary by flavor. One Bacon, Spinach, Caramelized
Onion and Parmesan Egg’wich contains 260 calories and 19 fat, 8 carbohydrate, 2 fiber, 4 sugar and 14 protein grams. Sold in boxes of four. We bought them at Kroger, 8415 W. Markham St., Little Rock. More information at jimmydean. com/products/delights/eggwich.
THE SKINNY: Featuring eggs, cheese and meat, breakfast sandwiches would be a good low-carb breakfast contender — if it weren’t for, you know, the sandwich part.
Which is why bread-free, high-protein Jimmy Dean Delights Egg’wiches will appeal to carb counters needing a quick morning meal. The “bread” holding the microwaveable frozen bundles together: egg patties. They’re available in three flavors (though we only saw and sampled one):
■ Bacon, Spinach, Caramelized Onion and Parmesan Egg Frittatas with Turkey Sausage and Cheese
■ Broccoli and Cheese Egg Frittatas with Chicken Sausage and Cheese
■ Ham, Bell Peppers, Mushroom, Bacon and Onion Egg Frittatas with Turkey Sausage and Cheese
Though the whole point is that it’s designed to be eaten as a sandwich, I could never bring myself to hold it — electing to eat the satisfactory, but squishy, Egg’wich with a fork and knife.
I’m a tough egg to crack.