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BerryBaby
April 23, 2017
My quick method: butter a small ramakin, add one egg, scramble with fork, add 1 teaspoon of water, dash of seasoning salt, dash of hot sauce, mix, microwave 30 seconds, check it, microwave 10 seconds or until done. Quick and delicious.
Frederique M.
April 22, 2016
This might sound like a heresy, but my mom used to make us egg "mcmuffins" like you could get at mcdonalds ALL THE TIME. Toasted english muffin, butter for my brother, mayo for me, slice of singles "cheese" and the egg (and here lies the heresy) cooked in a ramekin in the microwave - two shots of 30secs so it doesn't explode (oh and it does!) so it would fit EXACTLY into the english muffin. Took 3 mins to make and we loved it. I still microwave eggs on busy mornings when i dont want peanut butter, but these days i throw it into a tortilla shell with salsa. Even if it makes a dirty pan, this bodega way sounds much more yummy :P
JRLV
January 2, 2016
My Mom made us these sands and always mixed up the breads, whatever we had on hand. My fav was rye w swiss cheese. Totally yum! BTW my Mom is 90!
Transcendancing
August 23, 2015
This was awesome, just simple eggs, a not-omelette on toast. Delicious, and this was especially welcome as I had very little energy this morning.
Paul
June 10, 2015
The wife and I been doing quick egg sandwiches like this for a while and we always keep bagels or english muffins in the house. I usually throw some ham, fresh spinach and herbs (when in season). And if already cooked I put some bacon strips in between the egg and melted cheddar cheese!
Is it morning yet?
Is it morning yet?
FloridaGal
June 10, 2015
Egg-and-cheese-on-a-croissant tastes even better with what I call a flat egg - crack the egg into the pan and stick the corner of the spatula into the yolk at the edges. I usually do points of the compass. I'm methodical like that. You can help the yolk spread around a bit if you like but it usually does a pretty good job on its own. Season with S&P of course. I alternate between sharp cheddar or Gruyere. Occasionally a slice of ham or a couple of strips of bacon find their way in there. And I usually spread the croissant with a nice grainy mustard. You get much more interesting flavors than the homogenized scrambled eggs. Easier and less dishes too.
Antigoni S.
June 10, 2015
I have been making my egg sandwiches like this ever since reading Deb's post ages ago! It is so easy, and yes, it transports me back instantly to my UES Deli Bacon, Egg and Cheeses. No veggies, no messing around, a yummy, cheesy, tasty breakfast sandwich. Nothing like it!! Except perhaps a real slice of NY pizza :)
Jen B.
May 6, 2015
OK Rachel... What is the Kitten Pot Pie??? I think we all have one of these recipes, where only we (in the family) know what it means. My grandmother had "Foo-a-la-goo" (aka American Chop Suey), My parents had "Janie Burgers" and mine would be "Belly Button Soup" (aka Tortellini and Sausage soup with Peas)... I'm intrigued!!!
Rachel C.
May 6, 2015
Oh my gosh, I am so stealing belly button soup. Kitten pot pie is vegetarian pot pie made in a 9x13 pan!
Jen B.
May 6, 2015
LOL!!! No problem!!! I think that came about because the kids asked me what tortellini was when I told them what was for lunch... I told them they were "belly buttons" and I grossed them out... & the name stuck! Thanks for the explaination of the Kitten pot pie!
Pisanella
May 6, 2015
We had a Buck Rogers tea every Saturday tea time; comprising Birds Eye beefburgers in a bun with baked beans and chips (fries), so-called because we were allowed to eat this naughty treat in front of the tv when Buck Rogers was on!
SLopez
April 29, 2015
I+would+not+have+survived+my+hangovers+without+the+bodegas.+Best+export+ever+from+south+of+the+border.
BruceFarr
April 26, 2015
Great reminder about a great, simple breakfast. Brings back memories of my late 1960s ritual at the famous "Miss Flo's Diner" in Florence, Mass., where, every morning, I'd stop to pick up an egg sandwich 'to-go." One fried egg nesting between two slices of white toast, all neatly wrapped up in wax paper.
Asif A.
April 25, 2015
Great article!. Couldn't help but notice there were many references to being hungover. You should try tempo tonight. Its an all natural hangover remedey that removes toxins and inflammation. Its awesome. You can eat bodega eggs sans hangover.
Kateq
April 20, 2015
Brings back great memories -- lean over the newspapers out front to tell the guy in the window of the tiny store if you wanted bacon or not -- sandwich ready before you read the front page of the Times...
Deb R.
April 19, 2015
In NY City and Long Island, It's on a Kaiser Roll(or hard roll) and it's whats for breakfast! In Florida now,and we miss the Deli's so much!
Gail
June 10, 2015
It seems NYC is the only place you can get Kaiser rolls! Crispy outside, soft inside. Used to get a well buttered roll and hot sweet coffee for breakfast - food paradise, alas, I miss them too! Former NYker...
kimikoftokyo
April 19, 2015
This is great. It's great for blah mornings and late nights. I am using sweet bread from a local Vietnamese bakery.
jbfalise
April 19, 2015
Simple recipes can be the best recipes. Made this for breakfast with Brioche rolls and added some leftover proscuitto from making pizzas on Friday. Delicious!
Brenda H.
April 19, 2015
Simply+delish,+no+hangover+required.+Thanks.+Great+anytime+especially+with+farm+fresh+organic+eggs+and+grate+your+own+cheese!+
donald
April 19, 2015
When+I+first+came+to+NYC+and+was+poor,+I+lived+on+those+egg+sandwiches+which+were+a+dollar+then.+They+were+delicious+then+and+every+so+often+I+make+one+and+it+is+still+delicious.+++
Chris
April 14, 2015
What pan are you using? Thanks for the idea! Making this now...
Rachel C.
April 14, 2015
Whatever you have! If your pan is small, it may need an extra 30 seconds to cook. Just try to get the eggs in a thin layer. It's okay if they break a little bit—there's a hole in the one I made here, and the cheese acted as a bandage. A delicious one.
Andrea H.
April 14, 2015
so incredibly delicious and easy....love that there are so many "contributors" in this post.
dymnyno
April 14, 2015
I didn't know anyone claimed this as a "recipe". I love to make it and I use freshly baked English Muffins (from the Model Bakery in St Helena).
amysarah
April 14, 2015
I must have eaten roughly 3000 of these in my life. But one departure: while croissants (or focaccia, ciabatta, etc.) can be tasty vehicles for an egg & cheese, the classic will always be made with a simple deli roll (aka Kaiser.) A fresh one is optimal, but I like it best precisely because it doesn't add much of its own flavor or character - it's background for the perfect egg/cheese symbiosis (though a couple strips of bacon are good on occasion.) Also, more interesting cheeses (aged cheddars, gruyere, fontina, etc.) can be lovely, but again - the classic uses sliced yellow American cheese (perhaps the only place it's preferable.) When it melts, it becomes more sauce-like than gooey cheesy. Also why it's best to let it sit a minute - maybe a block - in its foil wrapper before eating so the cheese is fully melted. At home, maybe the time it takes to pour your coffee.
Rachel C.
April 14, 2015
Yes, x100 yes, great additional info. I like croissants because they remind me of my beloved childhood road trip breakfast, the Burger King Croissan'wich (sigh) but Kaiser is totally classic. From now on I will swap minutes for blocks when I describe how long something takes to cook. "Roast your chicken for 60 blocks, or Times Square to Chelsea."
amysarah
April 14, 2015
I'm figuring blocks since a bodega made egg & cheese (in my experience) is usually consumed while walking to work (if the block is between avenues, figure a half block.) But I'm intrigued by your idea of roasting chickens en route to Times Square. Could revolutionize cooking!
TXExpatInBKK
April 20, 2015
I love reading the Food52 comments section, y'all gave me a much needed laugh this morning. :-)
maggiepcs
April 14, 2015
I know it's not immediate, but my favorite way to do this is to first cook bacon in the pan, then remove it and do all this in the bacon grease. The eggs basically cook instantly.
kurtisthunder
April 13, 2015
There isn't a single bodega in Brooklyn that even thinks of making eggs in this manner.
Catherine
April 13, 2015
This, too, is my favourite egg sandwich method. Too simple, too quick, and as cheesy as I wish.
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