bacon, egg & cheddar sandwich

Written By Clara M

You probably don’t need a recipe for a BEC…but honestly, why not?

For me, this is the ultimate breakfast sandwich. You get that perfect balance, plus a little kick from the chili jam that takes it up a notch. I’m also all about piling on extra cheese (no regrets there). I mean, is there really a better way to start your day than with an unreal sandwich? I don’t think so.

ingredients:

serves 2:

  • 2 rolls, halved

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 4 slices cheddar cheese (2 roughly chopped)

  • 4 tsp butter

  • chili jam, to taste

  • salt & pepper, to taste

instructions:

toast you rolls

  • Slice the rolls in half horizontally.

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 teaspoons of butter.

  • Place the rolls cut-side down in the pan and toast until golden and crisp, about 1–2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

cook your bacon

  • In the same pan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy, roughly 4 minutes per side.

  • Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, discard the excess fat, and carefully wipe out the hot pan with paper towels.by hand

cook your eggs

  • Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper, and whisk lightly.

  • Melt the remaining 2 teaspoons of butter in the pan over medium heat, then pour in the eggs.

  • As they begin to set, gently lift the edges with a spatula so the uncooked egg flows underneath. When the bottom is mostly set but the top is still slightly runny, sprinkle the cheese over. Cook for another minute, then fold the eggs into a neat rectangular omelet.

  • Slide it onto a cutting board and cut in half to match the size of the rolls.

assemble

  • To assemble, spread chili jam over both the top and bottom halves of the toasted rolls. Place the omelet on the bottom half, add a slice of cheddar, then layer on three strips of bacon. Finish by placing the top half of the roll over everything.

*best paired with: Al Green - Let's Stay Together

Clara M