Fried Egg Sandwich
4 servings
30 minutes
A sandwich with fried egg is a classic dish of British cuisine that combines simplicity and exquisite taste. Its history traces back to English breakfasts where eggs, bacon, and bread are constant companions of the morning meal. This sandwich features a harmonious blend of crispy bun, aromatic bacon, tender egg, and melted cheddar cheese, creating a rich and creamy flavor. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or snack, it provides an energizing boost and pleasant fullness. Warm, enveloping, and cozy, it pairs excellently with a cup of strong tea or freshly brewed coffee, making the morning especially enjoyable. Its simplicity in preparation and rich taste make it a favorite dish not only in Britain but around the world.
1
Place one rack in the middle of the oven and the other about 10 cm from the top heating element. Turn on only the top heating element. Cut the buns in half, place them cut side up on parchment paper, and toast for 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Set the oven temperature to 200 degrees and move the buns to the middle rack.
- Bun: 4 pieces
2
Fry the bacon over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel, cover with foil, and place in the oven to keep warm.
- Bacon: 8 pieces
3
Wipe the pan where the bacon was fried dry and place it on low heat. Melt the butter and spread it over the entire surface of the pan. Beat the eggs in two bowls (2 eggs in each). Pour the eggs from both bowls into the pan simultaneously. Season with salt and pepper, and fry for 2 minutes.
- Unsalted butter: 15 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
If necessary, finish cooking the eggs under a lid for no more than 3 minutes. Remove the eggs from the pan and assemble the sandwich — place all ingredients between the buns in the following order: eggs, cheese, bacon.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Cheddar cheese: 4 pieces
- Bacon: 8 pieces
- Bun: 4 pieces