Fried Egg Sandwich

 

Description

The Fried Egg Sandwich is a classic breakfast or quick meal featuring perfectly fried eggs layered with cheese, optional bacon or ham, and a toasted bread base. It’s customizable, comforting, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients

2 slices of bread (white, sourdough, or whole wheat)

2 eggs

1 tbsp butter (or oil for frying)

1 slice cheddar or American cheese

2 slices bacon or 1 slice ham (optional)

Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Optional extras: avocado slices, tomato slices, hot sauce, or lettuce

Instructions

Instructions

Toast Bread: Lightly butter and toast the bread slices until golden.

Cook Bacon/Ham (Optional): If using, cook bacon until crispy or ham until heated through.

Fry Eggs:

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Crack eggs in, season with salt and pepper, and cook until whites are set.

For runny yolks, leave sunny-side up or flip for over-easy/over-hard based on preference.

Assemble Sandwich:

Place cheese slice on one toasted bread slice.

Add bacon or ham (if using), then fried eggs.

Add any extras like avocado or tomato.

Top with second bread slice.

Serve: Slice in half and enjoy immediately.

Flavor Boost Options:

Spread mayo or spicy aioli on the bread.

Add sautéed spinach or caramelized onions.

Sprinkle with hot sauce or sriracha for a kick.