Lets make the best fried egg sandwich! Start with the right ingredients, pay attention to the details, and you can craft the ultimate breakfast sandwich!
Sometimes simple recipes are the best, this is my go-to meal right here. Egg sandwiches are quick, easy, cheap, and delicious. I swear, I will often make these every day for weeks on end! Although technically a breakfast sandwich, I actually prefer to eat them for an easy lunch. The best part is, there are a ton of ways to customize an egg sandwich so it never feels boring.
Simply put, a fried egg sandwich is two over-easy eggs, served between two pieces of toast, and most often topped with cheese and meat, such as slices of bacon. I prefer my eggs simply salt and peppered, but sometimes I jazz it up with Jerk seasoning or other exotic spices.
Just before eggs are cooked, place a slice of cheese over each egg; continue to cook until cheese has melted. Transfer each egg to a toasted slice of bread. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on remaining slices of bread and cover eggs with bread to make 4 sandwiches.
How to Fry the Egg
The best fried eggs for sandwiches are over-easy, leaving the yolk still runny. If you dont like runny yolk, there is no harm in cooking the egg for an extra couple of minutes to craft a hard-cooked egg.
To make an over-easy egg, melt one tablespoon of butter in a non-stick frying pan set over medium heat, and add two eggs. Lightly salt and pepper the eggs (I like a lot of black pepper!) and let cook for 2 minutes, or until the bottom is firm.
Gently flip the eggs, being careful not to break the yolk, and cook for one minute longer. If you prefer a fully cooked egg yolk, cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the yolk is completely firm to the touch. You now have a perfect fried egg!
Other ways to make eggs for breakfast sandwiches
Over-easy eggs are the best for breakfast sandwiches because the broken yolk serves double duty as a luxurious condiment, and flipping the eggs allows you to melt cheese on top as they finish cooking. However, if you are looking to switch things up, try these methods as well:
- Omelets – Omelets are my second favorite way to make breakfast sandwiches. They are light and tender, and still quick to make. They are a particularly good choice if you dont like runny yolk in your sandwiches. To use an omelet for breakfast sandwiches fold them into quarters.
- Scrambled Eggs – These are the easiest for many people to make, and will make a fine sandwich, but scrambled eggs are messier because smaller pieces like to fall out of the sandwich.
- Sunny Side Up – Sunny-side up eggs are fried eggs that arent flipped over. I only recommend using these if you dont plan to add cheese to your sandwich.
How to…Make a Killer Fried Egg Sandwich
FAQ
What goes well with fried egg sandwich?
What is a good condiment for egg sandwiches?
How do you make a fried egg sandwich?
Here I give you some simple tips and tricks to creating the most delicious fried egg sandwich imaginable! Add your bacon to a large pan over low-medium heat. Fry low and slow to render down the fat and cook until nice and crispy. Remove from pan and leave the fat. Raise heat to a medium.
What is the best way to cook eggs?
The best way to prepare eggs are shorter and lower-heat cooking methods, as they cause less cholesterol oxidation and help retain most of the egg’s nutrients. For this reason, poached and boiled (either hard or soft) eggs may be the healthiest to eat. Also, these cooking methods, don’t add any unnecessary calories, like oil.
How do you make a good egg sandwich?
A few pro tips to keep in mind: Don’t press down on the sandwich if you prefer runny yolks. The yolk will naturally run and brown instead of frying to well done. Cover the skillet for well-done eggs. Covering it for just a minute will trap the heat and cook the egg more thoroughly.
How many ingredients do you need to make a fried egg sandwich?
And you only need seven ingredients to do it! There are plenty of ways to make a yummy fried egg sandwich. You can spread a little mayo on the bread and add nothing but eggs, fried or scrambled. You can layer it with fried eggs, ham, American cheese, and buttered bread.