Ingredients For the sandwich>
– 4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or ciabatta)
– 4 eggs
– 4 slices of bacon (or vegetarian bacon substitute)
– 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack)
– 1 ripe avocado, sliced
– 1 medium-sized tomato, sliced
– Handful of fresh spinach leaves
– Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients For the sauce>
– 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon honey
– Pinch of paprika
Instructions>
1. Preparing the bacon and eggs:
– In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
– Drain most of the bacon grease, leaving just enough to cook the eggs.
– Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your desired level of doneness (sunny-side up, over easy, or scrambled). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Preparing the sauce:
– In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
3. Assembling the sandwich:
– Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
– Spread a generous amount of the sauce on one side of each slice.
– On the bottom slice, layer the spinach leaves, followed by the tomato slices.
– Place the cooked bacon on top of the tomatoes, followed by the avocado slices.
– Add a slice of cheese on top of the avocado.
– Gently place the cooked eggs on the cheese slices.
– Finally, top the sandwich with the remaining slice of bread, sauce side down.
4. Cooking the sandwich:
– Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
– Place the assembled sandwich onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
– If desired, you can place a weight (such as a heavy pan or a sandwich press) on top of the sandwich to create a crispy exterior and ensure all the flavors meld together.
5. Serve and enjoy:
– Carefully remove the sandwich from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board.
– Let it cool for a minute before slicing it into halves or quarters.
– Serve the sandwich warm alongside a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of orange juice.
