Fried Egg Sandwich
This recipe crafts a delectable fried egg sandwich featuring a spicy chipotle-ketchup spread, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a perfectly cooked egg, all nestled between slices of golden-brown sourdough. It's a quick and satisfying meal, ideal for breakfast or a hearty brunch.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 Butter Knife or Spreader
- 1 Sharp Knife for slicing
Ingredients
Main
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 slice bacon halved
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Combine the ketchup and chipotle and spread on the inside of each piece of bread. Place the cheese between the bread at an angle so that the edges hangover the sides of the bread. Butter the outside of one bread slice with half the butter. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Press the sandwich on, buttered-side down. Press until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has started to melt. Butter the other side (which is facing up) with the remaining butter and flip. Cook until golden brown and the cheese is gooey, this should all take 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sandwich from the heat and hold.
- Meanwhile, in a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until barely crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip the bacon, pushing the two pieces next to each other to form a square. Crack the egg on top, cooking into the bacon. Continue cooking until the egg is set, about 5 minutes. Open up the sandwich (use a spoon to help pull apart the bread) and slide in the eggs and bacon. Close up, slice and enjoy.
Notes
Achieving the perfect grilled cheese base is key. Maintain medium heat to ensure the bread toasts evenly to a golden brown while the cheese melts thoroughly without scorching. The cheddar's overhang is a great technique for creating a crispy, caramelized cheese edge; for enhanced flavor, consider a blend of cheddar and a touch of Gruyère or Monterey Jack. Adjust the chipotle in adobo to your preferred spice level, or substitute with smoked paprika for a milder, smoky note. For the egg, cook to your desired doneness – a jammy yolk adds a rich, luscious texture that complements the crispy bacon. Ensure the bacon is cooked to your preferred crispness before cracking the egg directly on top for a cohesive assembly.