The pepper and eggs sandwich was initially created as a meat-free alternative for Catholics who had to abstain from meat on Fridays until the Pope changed this rule in 1966. Several American cities have a stake in claiming this underappreciated Italian American classic as their own. Tap the link in bio to discover the mystery of the Italian pepper and egg sandwich. Writer: ianmac47 Photo Credit: Getty Images #PepperAndEgg #Sandwich #ItalianFood #ItalianAmerican