Equipment
* optional
Ingredients
Sandwich Components
- 3 smoked bacon, slices
- 2 large eggs
- 2 american cheese, slices
- 1 kaiser roll, sliced in half horizontally
- 10 g unsalted butter, softened
- salt
- black pepper
Nutrition (per serving)
Method
Place the bacon slices in a cold non-stick skillet and heat over medium. Cook until the fat renders and the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel. Drain all but a thin layer of bacon fat from the skillet.
Spread the softened butter evenly across the cut sides of the kaiser roll. Place the roll halves cut-side down into the skillet over medium heat. Toast until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Crack the eggs into a small mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the yolks and whites are completely blended and uniform in color.
Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Pour the whisked eggs into the center of the pan. Let them sit undisturbed for 30 seconds until the edges begin to set, then use a spatula to gently fold the edges inward, creating a rough square shape that matches the size of the roll. Cook until just set, reaching an internal temperature of at least 74 degrees C or 165 degrees F.
Place the American cheese slices evenly over the folded eggs. Turn off the heat and let the residual warmth melt the cheese completely, about 1 minute.
Using the spatula, transfer the cheesy folded eggs onto the bottom half of the toasted roll. Layer the crispy bacon on top of the cheese, then crown with the top half of the roll. Tightly wrap the entire sandwich in aluminum foil and let it sit for 2 minutes to steam the bread slightly before serving.
Chef's Notes
- The Bodega Fold: Instead of scrambling the eggs into loose curds, cooking them flat and folding the sides inward creates a structured square that fits perfectly on the bun and prevents the egg from falling out during eating.
- The Foil Wrap: Wrapping the hot sandwich tightly in aluminum foil for just a couple of minutes creates a steamy microclimate. This softens the crisp edges of the roll perfectly and melds all the rich flavors together.
- Fat Management: Toasting the roll in a combination of butter and leftover bacon fat adds incredible depth of flavor. Always wipe out excess fat so it lightly coats the pan rather than pooling, which prevents a greasy sandwich.
- Cheese Placement: American cheese is strongly recommended for the authentic flavor profile and its unmatched melting capabilities. Placing it on the eggs while they are still in the residual heat of the pan ensures optimal gooeyness.
