Hot sandwiches with egg
2 servings
20 minutes
Hot sandwiches with eggs are a simple yet incredibly delicious dish from Russian home cooking. They combine the softness of toasted bread, the tenderness of baked eggs, and the spiciness of sausage. This dish is perfect for a hearty breakfast or a quick snack. Interestingly, similar recipes can be found in various cuisines around the world, but in Russian cuisine, they have gained their unique character due to the use of traditional baguettes and classic flavor combinations. The ease of preparation makes them indispensable when time is short, and adding tomatoes gives freshness and a slight tanginess. These sandwiches can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to soups and salads, delighting guests with a cozy homemade taste.
1
First, you need to take 2 large white pieces of bread (American square sandwich bread is ideal) and cut out square centers, creating holes in the middle.
- Loaf: 2 pieces
2
In a pan, sauté the sausage/ham or another main ingredient in butter.
- Sausage: 2 pieces
3
Place the bread in the pan and crack 1 egg into each hole. Add salt to taste (optional, and other spices). Cook for about 7 minutes until the egg is done.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
4
A few minutes before readiness, we add the tomatoes to let them bake a little. On the ready sandwich, we place the previously fried sausages.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Sausage: 2 pieces