NYC Deli Style Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

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NYC Deli Style Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

Crisp bacon, folded eggs, and melted American cheese fill butter-toasted Kaiser rolls for a hearty breakfast sandwich.
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
2 sandwiches

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Crisp bacon, folded eggs, and melted American cheese on butter-toasted Kaiser rolls. Makes two sandwiches.

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  • 4 Strips Bacon
  • 2 Kaiser Rolls (sliced in half horizontally)
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided)
  • 4 Large Eggs (lightly whisked)
  • 4 Slices American Cheese
  • Ketchup (optional, to taste)

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NYC deli style breakfast sandwich

Cook one egg portion at a time

Each sandwich gets half the eggs, two bacon strips, and two slices of cheese. Gentle heat helps the eggs set while the cheese melts.

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The cooking plan

How to make NYC Deli Style Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich.

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over low to medium-low heat. Toast the cut sides of both split Kaiser rolls until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

  3. For each sandwich, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add half the whisked eggs. Gently lift the set edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg flows underneath. Cook until set with no liquid egg remaining. Place one cheese slice, two cooked bacon strips, and another cheese slice over half the eggs, then fold the other half over. Continue briefly over low heat to melt the cheese and ensure the egg center reaches 160°F (71°C). Place on one toasted roll and add its top. Repeat for the second sandwich.

  4. Serve warm with ketchup to taste. If desired, wrap the fully cooked sandwiches in foil for 1–2 minutes to soften the rolls and help the cheese melt, then unwrap and serve.

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NYC Deli Style Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

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Crisp bacon, folded eggs, and melted American cheese on butter-toasted Kaiser rolls. Makes two sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, New York City
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 Strips Bacon
  • 2 Kaiser Rolls sliced in half horizontally
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter divided
  • 4 Large Eggs lightly whisked
  • 4 Slices American Cheese
  • Ketchup optional, to taste

Equipment

1 Skillet or griddle
1 Spatula
1 Mixing bowl and whisk
1 Bread Knife

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Instructions
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
    4 Strips Bacon
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over low to medium-low heat. Toast the cut sides of both split Kaiser rolls until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
    4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, 2 Kaiser Rolls
  3. For each sandwich, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add half the whisked eggs. Gently lift the set edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg flows underneath. Cook until set with no liquid egg remaining. Place one cheese slice, two cooked bacon strips, and another cheese slice over half the eggs, then fold the other half over. Continue briefly over low heat to melt the cheese and ensure the egg center reaches 160°F (71°C). Place on one toasted roll and add its top. Repeat for the second sandwich.
    4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, 4 Large Eggs, 4 Slices American Cheese
  4. Serve warm with ketchup to taste. If desired, wrap the fully cooked sandwiches in foil for 1–2 minutes to soften the rolls and help the cheese melt, then unwrap and serve.
    Ketchup

Notes

The 4 tablespoons butter are divided: 2 tablespoons for toasting both rolls and 1 tablespoon for each egg portion. Each sandwich gets two eggs, two bacon strips, and two cheese slices. Timing is approximate; cook the eggs until set before wrapping.

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