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Sandwich: Dependable Fried Egg

Worth keeping a handheld breakfast and this Fried Egg Sandwich is simply that. Hearty bread is toasted and topped with cheese and perfectly seasoned fried eggs. This method makes 1 sandwich but can easily be doubled or

  • Serves 1 serving
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
  • Total 15 minutes
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Sandwich: Dependable Fried Egg

Reliable for breakfast or lunch!

This method is yet another one of my childhood favorites. Although I’m pretty positive my mom put ketchup on hers, I however swapped that out for cheese. 👍🏻 I’m not the biggest fan of ketchup, unless it is used in a recipe. But please feel free to add or dip it in some ketchup if you like!

When I make fried egg sandwiches for my girls, they always ask if the special salt is on the eggs, which would be my kitchen-made version of Lawry’s all purpose seasoning salt. I never fry eggs without it and it’s what makes this sandwich so strong!

To Make The Go-to Fried Egg Sandwich Set out:

  • olive oil spray
  • bread
  • white American cheese
  • eggs
  • all-purpose seasoning salt
  • fresh black pepper

Toast your bread. Once the toast pops and is still hot, lay your slice of cheese on top. The heat from the toast will start softening the cheese up a bit. Worth keeping to use white American however, havarti, cheddar or any good melty cheese will do.

Spray a 10-inch pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. I used to fry my eggs in a ton of both butter and oil, which is completely unnecessary. Once the pan is hot, carefully crack in your eggs.

I only fry a couple of eggs at a time. This way you have plenty of room to flip over your eggs.

Next sprinkle with seasoning salt and black pepper.

I like my egg yolks on the runny side but the whites must be cooked. So I wait until the whites are opaque and then I carefully flip. I don’t use a timer, but if I had to guess it’s about 20 to 30 seconds or so on the second side.

Then I place the two fried eggs on cheesy toast and place the second slice on top.

Finally, cut in half diagonally.

And there you have it the go-to fried egg sandwich ever! Although it’s not too shabby with a couple pieces of bacon sandwiched in there too.

Enjoy! And if you give this Dependable Fried Egg Sandwich recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

The recipe

Fried Egg Sandwich, Go-to Style

Hearty bread is toasted and topped with cheese and perfectly seasoned fried eggs.

  • Serves 1 serving
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
  • Total 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 slices American cheese (or sub with havarti, cheddar or Colby)
  • olive oil spray
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 shakes all-purpose season salt (or to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Method

  1. 1

    Spray a 10-inch skillet with olive oil and preheat on medium

  2. 2

    Toast bread and top each slice with the cheese, cutting it in half to fit if necessary. The heat of the toast should warm up the cheese.

  3. 3

    Once the pan is hot, carefully crack in each egg. Season with season salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    When the whites are opaque, turn the eggs and cook until the yolk to your preference.

  5. 5

    Top one slice of the bread with with the two fried eggs then sandwich together.

  6. 6

    Cut in half diagonally and enjoy!

Per serving

  • Serving1 sandwich
  • Calories670 kcal
  • Carbohydrates76 g
  • Protein36 g
  • Fat26 g
  • Saturated Fat12 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat9 g
  • Trans Fat2 g
  • Cholesterol414 mg
  • Sodium2446 mg
  • Potassium363 mg
  • Fiber3 g
  • Sugar6 g
  • Vitamin A938 IU
  • Vitamin C1 mg
  • Calcium552 mg
  • Iron7 mg