Egg sandwiches
Egg & Cheese, whole
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Egg & Cheese

A folded egg with soft American cheese on a golden egg bagel.

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Makes 1 sandwich · Prep 4 min · Cook 5 min

Start with 1 Egg bagel (about 125 g each).

From bottom to top

  1. BaseEgg — bottom half
  2. 01
    Large egg1 (about 50 g without shell)
  3. 02
    American cheese1 slice (20 g)
  4. TopEgg — top half

For preparation

  • 5 g Unsalted butter, for the pan

Before you start

  1. Beat the egg in a small bowl. Split one egg bagel horizontally.

Make it

  1. Melt the butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg and let it form a thin sheet.
  2. Fold the egg to fit the bagel and cook until firm throughout, with no liquid egg.
  3. Put the cheese on top, cover briefly and let it soften. Transfer the egg, cheese side up, to the bottom bagel half.
  4. Close with the top half and serve hot.

At the counter

Assemble just before eating. Keep perishable fillings refrigerated and follow their package storage instructions.

References
A little history at the counter