All hail the mighty egg sandwich! Bacon, egg, and Deli American on a roll is a morning classic here in New York City.

Everyone has their favorite, be it at the deli, or made at home. You must admit, a really good egg sandwich might just be the happiest way to start the day! I’ve got two options for you, one hot and one cold. And, let’s be real, you’ve got to use Land O Lakes®Deli American, sliced fresh from the deli counter to add that magically creamy component. Land O Lakes®Deli American has been my go to for myself and my family and I’ve created two morning sandwiches, one to enjoy at home over coffee and one to pack in your bag and take on the go!

First, up, the classic bacon, egg, and Deli American on a roll, which is my son’s favorite. If you know me, I needed to amp up the nutrition a bit! I started with a toasted sprouted grain bun on which I melted freshly sliced Land O Lakes® Deli American for its creamy goodness. Next, I piled on greens (here, baby arugula), a thick slice of tomato, a crispy edged olive oil fried egg and a handful of shiitake “bacon” which deliciously provide that crispy, salty, sweet, smoky and chewy component - trust me, you won’t even miss the bacon!

If your packing breakfast on the go, try my sandwich with sliced hard boiled eggs. Fresh greens, thin slices of cucumber, a thick slice of tomato and a couple of slices of Land O Lakes® Deli American get sandwiched into a fresh brioche roll with the faintest bit of mayo. It sounds quite simple, but this combo makes for a magically delightful breakfast sandwich!

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RECIPES

Shiitake Bacon Egg and Cheese

Ingredients-

Makes One Sandwich

Sprouted or Multi Grain Bun, sliced

2 Tbsp olive oil

1-2 Eggs

2 slices Land O Lakes® Deli American

Handful of arugula

Slice of ripe tomato

Small handful shiitake bacon (recipe below)

¼ avocado, mashed (with the juice of ¼ lemon, optional, but preferred)

Flaky sea salt

Fresh ground pepper

Hot sauce, optional

Preheat oven broiler to 525 degrees.

1- Preheat non-stick skillet or equivalent over medium heat. Toast bun. While bun is toasting, add olive oil to pan followed by the egg, raise heat a bit. As edges begin to turn golden brown, cover with glass lid and continue to cook until yolk is well set and the white covering it begins to turn opaque. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

2- Place 2 slices Land O Lakes® Deli American of toasted bottom bun and broil about 1-2 minutes, just until cheese melts. On the top bun spread the mashed avocado.

3- Once the Deli American is melted, remove from broilerand top with fried egg, arugula, tomato and shiitake bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper and top with the avocado smashed bun.

Serve and Enjoy!

Shiitake Bacon

Note:

May be made in advance and warmed as needed. I love to make a triple batch here and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for later use. You may also need to make extra as these tend to get gobbled up while they’re cooling on the pan.

1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced about ¼-1/3” thick.

1 Tbsp tamari or good soy sauce

1 tsp sesame seed oil

1 tsp coconut aminos

1 Tbsp pure maple syrup

1 heaping tsp smoked paprika (use less of you don’t care for an overly smoky flavor)

Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

1 Tbsp olive/grapeseed oil, plus extra for cooking

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Whisk together all ingredients and toss sliced shiitakes by hand until coated. Allow to rest for 20-30 minutes.

Bake for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through. Edges should be crispy and center should be chewy.

Favorite Cold Breakfast Sandwich

Makes 1 Sandwich

1 fresh brioche roll, sliced

1 tsp good quality mayonnaise

1 hard boiled egg, sliced

1 slice of ripe tomato

Cucumber,peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 slices)

2 slices Land O LakesÒDeli American

Small handful or greens of your choice

In a small saucepan, place egg and cover with cold water. Over medium high heat, bring water to a rapid boil. Cover with a lid, remove from heat and let stand for 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and run under cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel egg and thinly slice. Set aside.

To assemble the sandwich, spread may on bottom half of bun, top with Land O Lakes® Deli American, sliced egg, cucumber, tomato, and greens. Top with remaining half of bun and enjoy immediately - or wrap in parchment paper and take on the go!

Allow space so the edges may caramelize and get crispy. If crowded, they will steam. Also, make more than you need as these tend to get gobbled up right from the oven!