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The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich (2 Ways)

Homemade breakfast sandwiches are something enjoyed across the world. Everyone loves 'em, but there is definitely a way we could improve on the layers that make up this perfect breakfast food.

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Ingredients

Classic Bacon Egg and Cheese

Prep Time:  35 minutes

Cook Time:  1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 sweet onions, trimmed, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • pinch of granulated sugar
  • 8 strips of bacon
  • 1/2 cup (112g) mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp (14g) sriracha or hot sauce of choice
  • 2 tsp (8g) Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp (42g) cold unsalted butter, divided, plus extra for toasting buns 
  • 1.5 Tbsp (17g) creme fraiche
  • 1/2 bunch of chives, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese

Deli-Style Ham Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Cook Time:  5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs
  • Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 slices white bread 
  • 1 slice gouda cheese
  • 1 slice smoked cheddar 
  • 2 slices deli ham, seared

Directions

Classic Bacon Egg and Cheese

  1. In a medium saucepot, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add onions and season with salt and sugar. Stir to combine and reduce heat to medium low, cover the pot and continue to cook until the onions are deep golden brown and meltingly tender, about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if the onions and pan are looking dry. 
  2. On a foil-lined baking sheet, lay bacon in a single layer, making sure not to overlap. Place into a cold oven and then turn the heat to 425°F. Cook bacon until golden brown and crispy, about 25-30 minutes. 
  3. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and Worcestershire until well combined. Season with salt. 
  4. Fill a medium saucepan with 1” of water and bring to a light simmer over low heat.  Place a heatproof bowl on top, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not come in contact with the water. 
  5. Add the eggs and 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk constantly until the eggs have transformed into very loose, fine, soft scrambled curds, about 5 to 8 minutes. 
  6. Using oven mitts or a towel, take the bowl off the heat and immediately whisk in 1 tablespoon of butter and creme fraiche. Add the chives and stir to combine. Season with salt.
  7. Place a pat of butter onto a large griddle set over medium heat and spread over the surface. Toast the cut side of the brioche buns until golden brown, about 30 seconds. 
  8. Arrange bottom buns cut side up. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the spicy mayo over each. Place about 2 tablespoons of the caramelized onions. Break bacon in half and arrange 4 pieces over the caramelized onions. Divide the soft scrambled eggs between the sandwiches. Add another tablespoon of caramelized onions. Drape the cheese on top and melt gently with a blowtorch. (Alternatively, you can transfer the sandwiches to a foil-lined baking tray and place it very briefly under the broiler)
  9. Crown each sandwich with the top.

Deli-Style Ham Egg and Cheese Sandwich

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, and season with salt and pepper. 
  2. In a 10” non-stick skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter and swirl it to coat the bottom of the pan.
  3. Add the scrambled eggs and immediately place the bread in one layer to soak one side, and then flip it over.
  4. Cook undisturbed until the eggs are almost cooked through, between 1-3 minutes. 
  5. At this point the bread should be stuck to the eggs. Carefully flip it over in one piece.
  6. Place 1 slice of cheese and 1 slice of ham onto each piece of bread. Fold the scrambled eggs over the open-faced sandwich, and then fold it in half to create the sandwich.
  7. Transfer to a cutting board and give the cheese a few seconds to melt before slicing the sandwich in half on the diagonal.