We eat these once a week, at least. Easy to see why, isn’t it?
Last week I shared Thomas Keller’s Awesome Egg Sandwich with cheese, lettuce, mayo and bacon. Now, Mr. Keller’s one of the best chefs in the world. I am but a lowly Chicken Mama. BUT, I know what I like.
I don’t eat bacon, haven’t since I was twenty-one. Since I now look a pig in the eye every morning and receive great pleasure from doing so, the odds that I’m going to start eating bacon are…slim.
However, I do like a good sandwich. So I took the honorable Mr. Keller’s sandwich and made it my own. To complicate food matters even more, Very Excellent Husband Don and I have a slightly different idea of what the best egg sandwich should be. Oh my. Here’s two veggie versions of an awesome sandwich.
My Egg Sandwich
- 2 eggs, preferably plucked from a nesting box earlier in the day
- 2 spears asparagus, cut into one inch pieces
- Good cheese, grated. I used gouda. Fontina is my favorite. Swiss is Don’s.
- Sandwich bread, whole wheat or sourdough – your choice
- Olive oil, butter, mayo, salt and pepper
Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast it in a 400 degree oven. It takes about 25 minutes. Toss at least once while roasting. I had a few extra spears so I roasted those too!
I use a foil-lined pan for easy clean up.
Toast the bread. I like to do mine in the Griddler with olive oil, salt and pepper. Don likes his in the toaster oven with butter. Your pick.
Now that’s some nice looking toast!
Pile the asparagus on one side of the toast (with mayo if you like) and the grated cheese on the other side. Stick the cheese side in the broiler and heat until it’s bubbly.
I start to drool a little at this point…
While the cheese is melting, fry the eggs. In butter, with salt and pepper sprinkled on top. A runny yolk is very important. Slide the egg onto the asparagus and top with the hot, cheesy toast.
I probably could have toasted Don’s bread a little more.
I like to eat mine straight off the cutting board. There’s something about sopping up the egg yolk off the wood that’s deeply satisfying.
One last look. Oh so yummy!
There you have it. It’s everything a great sandwich should be. It’s easy to make, it tastes wonderful, it can be eaten standing up at the counter and it pairs well with a good beer. Enjoy!
(Shared at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop, Homestead Barn Hop, You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday, Backyard Farming Connection Hop, Down Home Blog Hop, HomeAcre Hop, Link Love Thursday, Farm Girl Blog Fest, Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop and Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post!)
THIS looks so good to me! I try to incorporate eggs a lot in my diet since they are so good for you – I love that this one includes my favorite veggies as well! Thanks for sharing! Newest follower – found you via the Clever Chicks. Would love for you to stop by!
Jessica
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You visited my farm earlier today and I thought I would visit yours.
The sandwhiches look amazing… I am suddenly very hungry 🙂
And your sheep are so cute! I’m looking at my goat standing in 10″ of snow in the backyard – she doesn’t look as happy with the situation as your sheep did. Thanks for stopping by!
Need. One. For. Lunch.
Patience, honey. Suppertime will be here before you know it! 🙂
Hi Joan
Okay now your talking my language friend! Fontina cheese is a fave of mine as well. Being Italian we eat panini’s often around here. Since I’m not a meat eater mine are veggie based. I had a veggie and egg one for breakfast yesterday. Such a yummy combo eggs and veggies, love them anytime of the day. I haven’t tried egg with asparagus but after reading your recipe will definitely give it a try next time.
Have a great day!
Jen @ aviewfromabrowndog.blogspot.com
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Thanks Jen! I sometimes substitute avocado for the asparagus – equally delicious. Loved the pinless peepers on your Dixie – they work so well, don’t they?
Could we have these at our next hair day? Could we? Could we?
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Why yes, Nancy! Consider it done.
Nothing like a fab egg sandwich but yours looks gourmet for sure! I have never had one like that so you have inspired yet another blog reader 🙂 I will be trying it soon my husband loves asparagus it is his favorite veggie! I am so appreciative that you linked your post up to “The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post” blog hop this week!
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Hope your husband enjoys it. Mine does!
Thanks so much for sharing this on The HomeAcre Hop! Hope to see you tomorrow for a special hop and a giveaway announcement! 🙂
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This looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it! I pinned this to remind myself about it. I don’t have as much self-control as you do though, so I’ll have to put some bacon on mine. Thanks so much for sharing this at my link party! I hope you can link up again this week 🙂
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