They say a picture is worth a thousand words…or just one word…as long as it’s the right word.
Okay, so I made up the last part, but it makes sense to me. And that word is: delectable.
Today is Lauren’s birthday! WooHooo! To celebrate, I made her a sandwich…which I promptly ate on her behalf. Waaaa. I’m sure you’ve gathered, she is not here. But she is in a city where things are hap-pen-ing. And although she’ll not be at a loss for wonderful food and exciting activity, I’m hoping this little walk down memory lane with stops to include some of the local flavors Luc grew up eating, she’ll experience a sentimental stirring and a happy birthday moment as only food memories can bring.
I don’t think Luc has ever met a breakfast sandwich she didn’t like. This Spicy Sausage & Egg Sandwich with Steakhouse Onion Aged Cheddar & Crispy Potatoes has Luc written all over it. Enjoyable. Dramatic. Unique.
I tried to pack as much ‘home’ into this celebratory meal as I could. I’ve included an onion flecked soft round roll which hails from Mastroianni Brothers Bakery out of Schenectady, New York. A Tuscan-born breakfast sausage made of Italian seasoning and the finest cuts of meat from Gianelli out of Syracuse. Steakhouse Onion Aged Cheddar from Yancey’s Fancy out of Corfu, and finally, farm fresh eggs from Hudson Egg Farms out of Elbridge (where it doesn’t get any more local as our kids went to school together!).
Although the majority of this sandwich is comprised of locally grown or manufactured products, sadly the russets and Calabrese peperoncini are not. We’ll give them a pass though, as they punctuate this sandwich, perfectly. I made homemade chips for an extra layer of crunch and added crushed red pepper for a hit of spice that Luc will remember ’til she’s 26.
This is a fun one.
From the pillow-y roll to the spicy sausage and crispy chips, to the egg over-easy dappled in shreds of savory onion-y cheese and extra hot peperoncini…this sandwich is a force to be reckoned with…just like our girl.
There’ll be one waiting for you, Luc!
Happy Birthday, my love!
Spicy Sausage & Egg Sandwich with Steakhouse Onion Aged Cheddar & Crispy Potatoes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 russet potato, thinly sliced
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (1/3 lb.) Italian sausage patties
- 2 large onion rolls
- 2 eggs, fried over easy
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 – 2 Tbsp. Calabrese peperoncini
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
- Using a mandoline, slice russet. Dry the potato slices with paper towel before frying.
- Cook potatoes until browned and slightly curled on the edges. Add salt and pepper as they cook.
- Remove from stove and set aside.
- In the same pan fry sausage patties until browned and cooked through to 160 F.
- In a separate small frying pan, crack 2 eggs and cook until just done.
- In a each large onion roll stack sausage patty, a couple potato chips, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, fried egg, and a smear of red pepper on top bun.
- Serve.
A thousand words…
This sandwich sounds perfect!
I love everything about it, literally looked at the pictures and started to salivate!
And I don’t blame you for eating it, I made my sister a cocktail for her birthday but seen as she is on the other side of the world I drank it 🙂
I cannot wait to make this sandwich! I am pinning it!
Hahahh! We can’t let such things go to waste now, can we? Thanks, Claire! And thanks for the pin!
What a great way to celebrate, I love every single component to this sandwich!
Thanks so much, Kari!
Birthday breakfast sandwich – all it needs is a candle 🙂 What a great way to celebrate – hope she has a wonderful birthday!
You’re right! I knew I forgot something! Thanks, April!
Annie, happy birthday to your daughter Lauren!!! and WOW, what a sandwich!!!! LOVE those potato chips in there!!! brilliant!!
Thank you, Alice!! Lauren thanks you and I thank you! 🙂
simply beautiful pictures, Annie! Sandwich with sunny-side egg are favorite of everyone in my family! thanks for sharing an awesome recipe.
Thank you so much, Savita! They are very popular in our house too!
Wishing a happy birthday to your daughter! 🙂 What a great way to celebrate it, with this delicious sandwich! Yum!
Thanks so much, Olivia! And I know Lauren will appreciate your happy wishes! 🙂
Oh my gosh, you couldn’t have picked a better meal for my birthday… I would give anything to have one right now! I love you sweeta!
And to those who have wished me a happy birthday, thank you so much!!
xo.
Luc
Of course! I know what you love!! If you can wait one more week, I think we can make arrangements! 😉 XO
Oh my goodness that looks AMAZING! Now I’m off to “enjoy” my pathetic breakfast yogurt. ;(
Haha! Yogurt’s good, too!! Thanks, Shauna!
Yay! Happy birthday to your daughter! 🙂 And what a fantastic birthday breakfast! If I were her, I would ask for about 4 more of these – total indulgence!
Oh yeah!! That’s what birthdays are all about! Thanks, Kathleen!
Happy happy birthday to your daughter, Annie! This looks like the ultimate breakfast and perfect for any birthday celebration! I love how much flavor you packed into these and those fried eggs are simply perfect!
Thank you, Kelly! And I’m certain Lauren will appreciate your well wishes!
Happy birthday to your daughter! And I don’t blame you for eating this sandwich. It looks amazing! I’m all about breakfast sandwiches and this seems to be the ultimate one. I love the crispy potatoes in here. So creative and gives it such a nice crunch. I really wish I had this for breakfast right now instead of my boring yogurt!
Thank you so much, Gayle! Well – I had a choice – I could either mail it to her or eat it…I chose wisely! 🙂 Yeah…yogurt is great, but this is a definite treat!
What an adorable picture of Lauren…I texted her and told her to come home for a delicious breakfast sammie! I couldn’t wait to read this post after seeing the pic of the fried eggs on instagram. Did those eggs represent omojis with tear drops because you miss Lauren on her Birthday? The sandwich looks delicious and I love Yancy’s Fancy Steakhouse Onion…I was eating some yesterday while I was cooking dinner!
Awhh! I’m sure she appreciated hearing from you! Oh my – you’re on to me! They definitely represented my tear drops! 😉 Okay – new favorite cheese! What wine would it pair well with? We’ll need to taste test! Thanks, Karen!!