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New York Style Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
New York Style Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

New York Style Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Serves 2 | with Red Leicester and Chives

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on July 10, 2024

The bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is a New York icon, offering a quick, delicious, and portable meal for busy city dwellers. Its irresistible combination of crispy bacon, egg, and melted cheese on fresh bread reflects the city's rich culinary diversity. Widely available at bodegas and delis, it's a staple that embodies the fast-paced, flavourful spirit of New York.

Tags:
Egg(s) not included
Allergens:
Milk
Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total10 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

8 rasher(s)

British Streaky Bacon

60 grams

Red Leicester

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Burger Buns

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Milk, Egg, Soya)

1 bunch(es)

Chives

Not included in your delivery

2 unit(s)

Egg

2 tbsp

Tomato Ketchup

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2363 kJ
Energy (kcal)565 kcal
Fat31.8 g
of which saturates15 g
Carbohydrate34.3 g
of which sugars7 g
Protein31.7 g
Salt3.7 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Large Frying Pan
Bowl
Grater
Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Fry the Bacon
1

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once the oil is hot, lay in the bacon rashers and fry until crispy and brown, 3-4 mins on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

Get Whisking
2

a) While the bacon cooks, finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).

b) In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs (see pantry for amount) and chives until combined and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

c) Grate the cheese.

Fry the Eggs
3

a) Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

b) Pour half the eggs into the frying pan, tip the pan to spread the eggs to the edges of the pan and cook until the egg is set, 30-60 secs. 

c) Sprinkle half the cheese over the eggs in the pan, then fold the egg into quarters.

d) Once cooked, remove from the pan. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cheese. IMPORTANT: Ensure egg whites are fully cooked.

Prep the Bread
4

a) Halve the burger buns.

b) Spread the ketchup (see pantry for amount) over the lid and base of each bun.

Assemble the Sandwich
5

a) Lay your cheesy egg parcels onto the base of each bun, followed by 4 rashers of bacon each.

b) Sandwich shut with the bun lids and firmly press all the ingredients inside.

Fry and Serve
6

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in the large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the sandwiches.

b) Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden, 1-2 mins per side.

c) Transfer to 2 serving plates to finish.

Enjoy!

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