Serious Eats' Breakfast Sandwich Recipes for Every Occasion
A collection of breakfast sandwich recipes from Serious Eats, ranging from quick homemade Egg McMuffins to elaborate weekend brunch options like Croques
Serious Eats has published a collection of breakfast sandwich recipes designed for busy mornings and lazy weekends. The publication argues that while granola bars are portable, breakfast sandwiches are a superior vehicle for morning sustenance.
Homemade Classics and Global Inspirations
The collection includes several takes on classic sandwiches. A recipe from former editor Kenji López-Alt deconstructs the McDonald's Egg McMuffin, improving each component. Another features a "bacon-iest, cheesiest" Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwich with six slices of bacon on a bulky roll. For a global twist, there is a Hong Kong-style sandwich pairing velvety scrambled eggs with Spam, and a bánh mì filled with homemade chicken pâté and a savory omelette.
Quick Assembly and Decadent Variations
Some recipes prioritize speed. The New Jersey-style pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich requires just five ingredients and is assembled quickly, seasoned with salt, pepper, and ketchup. Others embrace decadence. An egg-in-a-hole grilled cheese sandwich combines molten American cheese with oozy egg yolk, cooked in butter. A scrambled egg and cheese biscuit sandwich features an herby soft scramble with mozzarella and feta on a drop biscuit, sacrificing portability for richness.
Unconventional Fillings and Hearty Wraps
The list also features unconventional combinations. One sandwich pairs fried eggs with spicy 'nduja mayonnaise and garlicky broccoli rabe instead of cheese and bacon. For a heartier, handheld option, a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito wraps soft-scrambled eggs, cheddar, potato hash, guacamole, sour cream, hot sauce, and bacon in a tortilla. The source playfully suggests contemplating food taxonomy while eating it.
Weekend Brunch Specials
Two recipes are flagged as more appropriate for leisurely weekends. A Croque Madame requires making a Mornay sauce for the classic French ham and cheese sandwich, topped with a fried egg. An ultra-smashed brunch burger is topped with bacon, a fried egg, and a quick jalapeño hollandaise, taking breakfast flavors to what the site calls the next level.
The publication notes that not all sandwiches travel well, with some requiring extra effort. It encourages readers to use its "Save" tool to bookmark favorites from the collection for future use.
