Pork Roll Egg and Cheese Recipe
This breakfast sandwich, known as the pork roll egg and cheese, is a real hit in New Jersey, and it's my go-to choice for starting the day. Think of it like this: crispy pork roll (or Taylor ham), a fried egg, and plenty of cheese, all packed into a Kaiser bun or hard roll. It's the best breakfast combo ever! Just imagine the deliciousness of ham, egg, and cheese all stacked up on a toasted Kaiser roll. And here's the kicker: it's usually cooked in a frying pan until it's nice and crispy!
Equipment
- Pan or frying pan
- Spatula
- Small Bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
- 1 Kaiser roll
- 2 tbs Butter, softened, divided
- 2 slices Pork roll
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 slices American cheese
- Ketchup and/or hot sauce optional, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the kaiser roll in half horizontally.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on each cut side.
- Heat a 10-inch skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
- Toast the roll, cut side down, until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Make three small cuts around the edge of each pork roll slice.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet.
- Cook the pork roll, pressing with a spatula occasionally to keep it flat. Flip a few times until both sides are lightly browned.
- Drain the pork roll on paper towels.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add salt and pepper, and beat with a fork until well mixed.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet.
- Cook the eggs, pulling the edges toward the center and swirling the pan to let the uncooked eggs spread to the bottom.
- When the eggs are almost cooked, place the cheese slices on top and let them melt a bit.
- Put the pork roll on the bottom half of the roll.
- Add the cheese-covered eggs on top of the pork roll.
- Cover with the top half of the roll.
- Wrap the sandwich in deli paper, parchment, or wax paper, then wrap it in foil.
- Let the sandwich sit for five minutes before cutting it in half.
- Serve with optional ketchup and hot sauce.
Notes
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, wrap them in foil and reheat in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through.
- This sandwich tastes best within five minutes of cooking. The process is quick, so make it fresh and enjoy it right away. You can always make another one tomorrow!