Cheap Eats: Star Chefs' Spam Recipes

Chef Russ's Late-Night Spam Sandwich

Recipe courtesy of Chef William "Russ" Cunningham of Charlotte's Cantina 1511

Serves 1

• 1 everything bagel
• 2 Tbsp. garlic cream cheese (store-bought variety is fine)
• 1 thick slice of Spam
• 1 slice of Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 1 large slice of tomato
• 1 egg

Toast bagel to desired doneness. Spread cream cheese on both slices and set aside. Heat a small skillet over high heat. Once heated, place Spam in skillet and sear on both sides until browned and slightly caramelized. Place Spam on top of bagel and top with sliced cheese. In the same skillet on medium heat, fry the egg until over medium, or until yolk is slightly runny. Place egg on top of cheese, top with tomato and other bagel slice. Enjoy.