Aidan Special
Aidan Special is a hearty hot sandwich layered with melty Swiss, warm turkey, crisp bacon, juicy tomato, and tangy Russian dressing on toasted rye. It’s rich, savory, and nicely balanced with smoky and zesty notes, perfect for a satisfying lunch or a cozy meal on a chilly day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Aidan Special, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.94 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 20
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Butter one side of each bread piece and set them in the skillet, butter-side down. Lay 2 slices of Swiss cheese on each bread slice; cook until the cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Add the turkey and tomato slices to a separate skillet over medium heat; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Stack the turkey, bacon, and tomato on one bread slice to form the bottom of the sandwich. Spread Russian dressing over the tomato layer; cap with the second bread slice to make a sandwich.
- Calories 886.33 kcal High 44%
- Protein 56.08 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 47.53 g 17%
- Total Fat 57.1 g High 73%
- Saturated Fat 28.5 g High 143%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 167.37 mg High 56%
- Sodium 1554.44 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 2.17 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 7.4 g --
- Added Sugars 6.55 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 910.2 mg Good Source 70%
- Iron 3.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 325.73 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.4 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Aidan Special is made with 7 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Russian Dressing, and Rye Bread. Each serving provides about 886.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Aidan Special made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Russian Dressing, Rye Bread, Swiss Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Aidan Special?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 886.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Aidan Special easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Aidan Special healthy?
- Aidan Special has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 886.33 calories and 56.08 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1554.44 mg (68% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 28.5 g (143% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.55 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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