Peppers and Eggs Sandwich Recipe
This recipe guides you through making a classic Peppers and Eggs Sandwich in just 15 minutes. Sautéed bell peppers and onions are combined with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted mozzarella, then served hot in soft Italian hero loaves. It's a quick, satisfying, and flavorful meal, perfect for a hearty breakfast, lunch, or light dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or frying pan For sautéing vegetables and cooking eggs
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 Mixing Bowl For beating eggs
- 1 Spatula or wooden spoon For stirring and scrambling
Ingredients
Main
- 4 10-inch Italian hero loaves (or other large, soft roll), halved lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large Spanish onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 green bell peppers quartered, deseeded, and diced
- 2 red bell peppers quartered, deseeded, and diced
- 16 eggs beaten
- Salt and fresh-cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella Defonte’s uses Polly-O
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: dice the Spanish onion into 1-inch pieces, then quarter, deseed, and dice both green and red bell peppers.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the hot skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- While the vegetables cook, beat the 16 eggs in a large bowl with a pinch of salt and fresh-cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Reduce heat to medium. If needed, add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs over the sautéed vegetables.
- As the eggs begin to set, gently scramble them with a spatula, incorporating the peppers and onions. Cook until the eggs are still moist and slightly custardy, not dry.
- Sprinkle the 2 cups of shredded whole-milk mozzarella over the hot egg and pepper mixture. Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
- Slice the Italian hero loaves lengthwise, but not entirely through, creating a pocket for the filling.
- Evenly divide the hot peppers, eggs, and melted cheese mixture among the four prepared hero loaves.
- Serve the classic Peppers and Eggs Sandwich immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For optimal flavor, ensure peppers and onions are cut uniformly and sautéed until tender-crisp with a slight char, avoiding overcooking to mush. When cooking eggs, aim for a soft, custardy texture rather than dry, fully incorporating the vegetables before they completely set. Adding mozzarella while the mixture is hot and then covering the skillet guarantees a perfectly melted, gooey cheese. Lightly toasting the hero loaves can prevent sogginess and add a pleasing textural contrast. Always taste and adjust seasoning at each stage of cooking.