Breakfast – Denny’s or not to Denny’s

A new book from the folks that bring us Eat This Not That has hit the shelves. Cook This Not That! These are really good reference books and I have been using these books from time to time. An awesome feature to this book is the make the same food in home and compare it to the restaurants version. Plus they compare the costs.

Waffles with Ham and Egg

The books recipe serves 4, at a cost of $.92 a serving.

270 Calories

11g fat (3.5g saturated)

890mg sodium

The Denny’s Belgian Waffle Slam costs $6.79

940 calories

53g fat (17g saturated)

1.820mg sodium

Save 670 calories and $5.87!

Book Recipe

• 4 thick slices Canadian bacon or deli ham
• 4 eggs
• 4 frozen whole-grain waffles
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 4 tbsp shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste

• Heat a nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium heat
• Coat with a bit of olive oil cooking spray and cook the Canadian bacon for a few minutes on each side, until well browned.
• Remove
• Coat the same pan with a bit more spray and cook the eggs, sunny side up until the whites have set but the yolks are still runny
• Toast the waffles
• Drizzle the maple syrup on toast
• Sprinkle the cheese
• Add salt and pepper to taste