Description
Classic fried egg sandwich with a modern twist is a delightful blend of nostalgia and contemporary flavors. Featuring crispy, golden-brown bread and a perfectly fried egg, this sandwich is customizable with your choice of toppings like creamy avocado or spicy sriracha. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal option for breakfast, brunch, or lunch that promises to satisfy your cravings while evoking fond memories of lazy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese or ¼ avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sriracha or hot sauce, fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny (3-4 minutes). Optionally flip for added doneness.
- Place cheese on top of the eggs just before they finish cooking; cover briefly to melt.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering the cheesy eggs on one slice of toast, adding any optional toppings before capping with the second slice.
- Serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg