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Science (or maybe pseudo-science) tells us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why waste it? Don’t eat plain eggs or plain toast. Don’t skimp on cheese or sauteed vegetables. And definitely don’t forget a crispy slice of prosciutto. There’s one way to get all of these in one: A breakfast sandwich. And not some soggy fast food concoction—a real, homemade breakfast sandwich. Wheaties as the breakfast of champions? No. Breakfast sandwiches that will impress any morning-after guest? Definitely.
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Bocadillo el Camino (Spanish Omelet To Go)
The mildly sweet omelet goes beautifully with the garlicky allioli and the tangy tomato. Hint: Par-cooking the potatoes in the microwave makes it much easier to create the omelet. Get the recipe on Food52.
The Green Madame
In this ingenious take on a classic Croque Madame, roasted green garlic brings a hint of black pepper to a holy trinity of bechamel sauce, Gruyere, and gently fried egg. If you're feeling particularly gluttonous, add a touch more Gruyere to the toast and sauce. Get the recipe on Food52.
Sauteed Kale, Roasted Sweet Potato, and Poached Egg Holiday Toast
Chunks of sweet potato roasted in a little maple syrup, and kale sauteed with onion and shallot make a nest for a soft poached egg. When you cut into the egg, the yolk becomes a silky sauce for the Pecorino-covered toast. Get the recipe on Food52.
One-Eyed Sandwiches
Egg in the basket, egg-in-the-hole, bird's nest. Call it what you want, but just make sure you toast the bread before you fry it, making for a perfectly crisp counterpart to the salty, soft egg. Get the recipe on Food52.
Mushrooms on Toast
The toast sops up the juices from the sauteed mushrooms, and a creamy poached egg completes the meal. This could be your new favorite breakfast, or an easy dinner. Get the recipe on Food52.
Toast with Squash, Prosciutto, and a Fried Egg
Smashed on top of thick slices of toast, roasted butternut squash is the perfect bed for a slice of crispy prosciutto and a fried egg. Get the recipe on Food52.
Pan con Tomate with Fried Egg
Rubbing golden, crisped slabs of bread with garlic and fresh tomatoes and topping them with a runny fried egg makes for the best warm weather breakfast around. Get the recipe on Food52.
Decadent Fried Egg Sandwich
Your favorite breakfast sandwich, but better. Slow-cook a fried egg, then melt an anchovy in the same butter and drag your toast through it. Pour coffee. Dig in. Get the recipe on Food52.
Sharp Cheddar and Mustardy Greens Breakfast Sandwich
The only thing that can improve a well-fried egg and melty sharp cheddar is a pile of creamy, mustardy Swiss chard on top of the cheese and egg. Get the recipe on Food52.
Moroccan Guacamole Toasts with Fried Egg
If you're feeling too lazy to make real guac, let preserved lemon do all the seasoning for you. Just a quick smash of an avocado and a fried egg make a bright, hearty breakfast. Get the recipe on Food52.
