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.

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jchristman@arkansasonline.com

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Jimmy Dean Delights Egg'wich

ActiveStyle on 09/24/2018

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