Tiny Meals - Homemade Jimmy Dean Eggwich (Faux Copycat)

 

🥚 Homemade Jimmy Dean Eggwich (Faux Copycat)

A quick breakfast at home or on the go.

If you’ve ever grabbed one of those Jimmy Dean Eggwich sandwiches, you know how convenient they are — warm, cheesy, and ready in minutes. The only problem? They’re pricey, processed, and not always the best fit for a bariatric lifestyle.

That’s why I started making my own little eggwiches at home. They’re quick to prep, portion-friendly, and cost just over a dollar each. They work beautifully for smaller appetites after surgery — high in protein, low in carbs, and perfectly balanced in flavor. I can make a few ahead for the week or fix one fresh in minutes. The Dash grill makes perfect round egg patties, but a small skillet works just as well.

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🥚 Homemade Jimmy Dean Eggwich (Faux Copycat)

🍳 Ingredients

• 1 medium egg

• 1 tbsp cottage cheese

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: minced veggies (bell pepper, spinach, onion, etc.)

• 1 slice Canadian bacon (or sausage patty, or ham slice)

• 1 slice American cheese

• Optional: drizzle of Sriracha or other sauce

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🔹 Instructions

1. Whisk Together: Beat the egg, cottage cheese, and seasonings. Add in any finely chopped veggies you like.

2. Cook the Meat: Preheat your Dash grill. Warm your Canadian bacon (or meat of choice) until slightly browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Egg Patties: Spray lightly with nonstick spray, pour in half the egg mixture, and cook until set. Repeat with the other half.

4. Assemble: Layer one egg patty, the meat, the cheese, and the top egg patty. Add a touch of Sriracha if you like a little kick.

5. Serve or Store: Eat right away or wrap and refrigerate. Reheat for 30–45 seconds in the microwave or a few minutes in an air fryer.

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💰 Cost Comparison

	Jimmy Dean Eggwich	Homemade Version
Price per sandwich	~$3.50	~$1.10–$1.30
Ingredients	Processed egg, cheese, preservatives	Real egg, cottage cheese, fresh meat
Prep time	Ready-to-heat	5 minutes

Homemade wins on freshness, sodium, and savings — and honestly, it just tastes better.

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⚖️ Estimated Macros (per sandwich)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	~155 kcal
Protein	~15 g
Fat	~9 g
Carbs	~2 g
Sodium	~530 mg

🥩 Swap Canadian bacon for a sausage patty and add roughly +70 kcal, +6 g fat, +4 g protein.

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💬 Final Thoughts

This little breakfast feels like the best of both worlds — simple and satisfying without being heavy. I love that it fits my new way of eating, gives me the protein I need, and still feels like a real meal. It’s one of those small wins that remind me: food can still be enjoyable, even in smaller portions.

Always and most importantly — thank you to my family and friends for all the love and support that has carried me this far. I will be back for me in the days ahead. This is just the beginning. 💛

Let’s Connect

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Share it in the comments — I’d love to hear what’s working for you during your different phases 💛

Till we meet again

love and find joy in your day 

Louise

Chili Cheese Fries WW blue 10

Menu: Chili Cheese Fries    (ww blue - 10 ) (please remember you can reduce points)

The Players:

1 Medium Potato with Skin (ww blue 5 points)

1 cup of Turkey Chili ( I used Hormel Turkey Chili (ww blue 4 points ) you could have also used a 1/2                                     cup for 3  because it was really filling and satisfying)

                                    

                                    - next time to reduce points I will make my own 0 point chili - which I will share                                      with you in a few more posts)

1/8 of a cup of Velvetta Shreds (ww blue 1 point)

Diced Onion (ww blue -0)

The Game:

*Take the potato and cut it thin, with skin on, into long strips, like fries. Put into a baggie. Spray with a bit of non-stick spray and season. Shake up in bag coating everything.

 

*Spray your Air Fryer and drop in fries and set 400 for 15 minutes and shake half way.

* Remove fries and Place in a heat safe container. I use a mini meatloaf pan, that I lined with foil so that I could lift them out and put on my plate. you could also take foil and make a nest out of it, bit enough to hold the fries and the stuff you are going to put on top.

*Fries first, then layer on chili, and the cheese. Pop back into air fryer for about 5 minutes to warm up the chili and melt the cheese.

* Pull out ( I pulled up my foil and layed in my dish) at this point put your toppings on. I used diced raw onion.

You could put queso, jalapenos, sour cream

Any way you like to eat this, This was so filling and so yummy. You could also pre prep these and just heat and eat they would hold up really well.

I took a picture with my hand so you can see how much it made.

This was a great lunch idea, and like I mentioned could be a premeal for a weekly idea.

If you give this a try, let me know.

WW Blue Notes

This was a really satisfying meal. I could have even cut back on the chili and it still would have been plenty. The choice of the potato was a personal preference for cleaner, healthier options, but the fast fries are the same points and would have been yummy too. So you do you.

Living your best life and doing what feels good for you is the secret.

Keep it simple, Stay well and safe. 

Louise