The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
One of my favorite things about being a newlywed and a cook is finding terrific new things to make for my husband. Now I know that this is not the sort of thing that a modern woman is supposed to say, and don’t worry, I’m not going to be barefoot and pregnant any time soon. You see, I have always found so much pleasure in cooking for friends and family and now I have an even better reason, on a daily basis, to try new recipes and devise new concoctions. I’m also blessed to be married to a man who will eat almost anything. It’s amazing.
Big weekend brunches have always been a big part of life in my family, first growing up and now as an adult in my own house. For the special occasion brunches we make quiches, fruit salads, quick breads, cured salmon and all sorts of other fancy things, but for the weekly Sunday brunch, I think we have perfected the breakfast sandwich. Mike begs to differ, as he thinks that the breakfast sandwich can always be improved. He has asked me to rename this post "the penultimate breakfast sandwich", but I have yet to find a better one, so I am sticking to my guns.
A sandwich is a funny thing, really. It can be so simple, but the combination of ingredients can make or break the meal. There is also the quality of the ingredients to consider. Get good bread. Really good bread, or in this case a really good bagel. Find nice sharp cheddar cheese that will have a good strong bite. Use fresh eggs. When you are making a simple dish, it is harder than ever to hide a sub-par ingredient. We have found a really good chicken breakfast sausage patty from Hanzlians, a local sausage company. They cook beautifully on a cast iron griddle and wind up with caramelized outsides. The flavor is unbeatable.
Finally, remember to roll up your sleeves, because when you bite into this luscious sandwich, you are going to have yolk running down your hands and you are not going to want to stop eating to clean up!
The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
2 everything bagels (we like Wegman’s)
2 chicken breakfast sausage patties
2 eggs
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
In a skillet or stovetop griddle, cook the sausage over high heat until cooked through and browned on the outside. Set aside.
Meanwhile, toast the bagel.
Using the fat from the sausage fry the egg in the same skillet. Flip after about 2 minutes. Cook about one more minute or until over easy.
Assemble the sandwich: Bagel, cheese, sausage, and egg.
(serves 2)
3 comments:
I must say, while this sandwich sounds amazing...it also seems cruel. You are killing both mother an baby with your chicken and egg combo. Multiple generations of clucking animals are extinguished in this weekend delight. I hope you at least say something in remembrance before you devour your creation.
That having been said, I am definitely going to try this one.
My DH is also a master at the breakfast sandwich; for a quick cheese, we use Laughing Cow Light. He also bought those little egg circles you can use to make the perfect round fried egg for a sandwich. And yes, Hanzlian chicken breakfast sausage is DELICIOUS (and only 2 points per patty!).
In all fairness, die frau, I should mention that it was your darling husband who introduced me to the Hanzlian's sausage, and for that I owe him a debt of gratitude!
David, I like to think that since I buy eggs from free roaming happy chickens, their life is quite okay before I go ahead and cook them up. I do think we should be giving a little thanks for all the good things we eat, though. That's never a bad idea.
Thanks for your comments!
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