How to Make WWII Spam and Egg Sandwich - A Step-by-Step Guide

During World War II, rationing was a common practice in many countries, and one of the foods that became an American staple during the war was Spam. Produced by the Hormel Foods Corporation, Spam was affordable and had a long shelf life, making it an ideal choice for feeding the troops on the front lines as well as civilians back home. Today, Spam is still enjoyed by many people, and it remains a popular ingredient in a variety of recipes.

One classic dish from the WWII era that featu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 slice fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 slice American cheese (Optional)
  • 1 slice tomato (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 sandwich

  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onion in butter until soft. Mash up the slice of luncheon meat with a fork, and add it to the skillet. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until browned. Pour the egg into the skillet so that it covers all of the meat and onion. Cook until firm, then flip to brown the other side.
  • Place the egg and meat onto one slice of the bread and top with cheese and tomato if desired. Place the other piece of bread on top. Bread can also be toasted first.
  • Nutrition

    558 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 273mg
    • Sodium: 1500mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 275mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 359mg