Aunt Gwens Fried Egg Sandwich Recipes

EMERIL'S FAVORITE FRIED EGG SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the butter on 1 side of each slice of bread (3/4 teaspoon butter per slice).
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the buttered slices, buttered side down. Push the bread to the side of the pan and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the other side. Add the ham and egg to the buttered side of the pan, and season the egg lightly with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, pierce the egg yolk so that it runs. Cook until the egg begins to firm and the ham browns, about 30 seconds.
• Using the spatula, flip both the ham and the egg and cook for 30 seconds. Stack the ham and egg on 1 unbuttered side of the toast and top with the other slice, buttered side up.
• Place the egg sandwich on a plate. If desired, top with grated cheese or other toppings, and serve immediately.

SIMPLE FRIED EGG SANDWICH

Steps:

• Crack the egg in a lightly buttered frying pan on medium heat.
• Break the yolk and cook on one side then flip and fry on the other side.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Turn off heat.
• Place the slice of cheese on top and melt slightly.
• Meanwhile toast the bun as you like.
• Spread the mustard on one or both sides of the bun and place the egg between them.
• Makes a nice snack or light lunch with some raw veggies or salad on the side.

FRIED EGG SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Crack eggs in pan and cook to desired firmness. Just before eggs are cooked, place a slice of cheese over each egg.
• After cheese has melted, place each egg on a toasted slice of bread. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on remaining slices of bread and cover eggs with bread to make 4 sandwiches. Serve warm.

AUNT GWEN'S FRIED EGG SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat the drippings in a wide flat-bottomed skillet until they spit and smoke. Break in the eggs. They will immediately bubble around the edges, making then crisp. Break their yolks with a fork and swirl them around, so that they are scattered fairly evenly through the whites. This will cook very quickly and the eggs should be tough. Either push them to one side of the pan or remove them, and fry bread in the drippings for each sandwich, two slices an egg. Fry on one side only. Slap the sandwiches together and press them firmly. Wrap them in waxed paper.;

FRIED-EGG-TOPPED SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut bread slices into 8 rounds with a 3 3/4-inch cookie cutter. Top half with a few slices of cheese; sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Place remaining bread rounds on top; press gently to adhere.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and 2 eggs. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip sandwiches, one at a time, into egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl; transfer to skillet. Cook until golden and cheese has melted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates.
• Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Crack remaining 4 eggs into skillet, one at a time. Fry until whites are just set, about 2 minutes. Carefully place an egg on each sandwich. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with oregano, and serve.