Egg

Our 7 Best Egg Sandwich Recipes

They've been there for you through countless giddy late-night diner runs and rough weekend mornings. Salty, cheesy, filling, and really, really fast—egg sandwiches are the college-era equivalent of Proust's madeleines. And we'll never stop craving them.

By Anya Hoffman

August 3, 2016

photo by Gentl & Hyers
1/7
Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Pickled Spring Onions
All the egg sandwich necessities are here—the runny yolk; the griddled bread; and something fresh to keep the fat attack in check. But this version goes further, with quick-pickled onions, Sriracha mayonnaise to bring the heat, and arugula for brightness and bite.
Get This Recipe
Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi
2/7
Bacon, Egg, and Tomato Toast
Fry up bacon, tomatoes, and eggs all in the same skillet for this upgrade on the classic breakfast sandwich.
Get This Recipe

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
3/7
Microwave Egg Sandwich with Cheddar and Avocado
There's no excuse to skip breakfast when you can have this egg sandwich ready in less than 5 minutes.
Get This Recipe
José Picayo
4/7
Grilled Cheese and Fried Egg Sandwiches
The only thing better than a grilled cheese sandwich? A grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with a runny fried egg and crisp pancetta. Throw in some basil or arugula if you're feeling extra fancy.
Get This Recipe

Photo by Nicole Franzen
5/7
Egg-in-a-Hole Sandwich With Bacon and Cheddar
A perfect mash-up of two of the best breakfast foods ever invented.
Get This Recipe
Linda Pugliese, food styling by Chelsea Zimmer
6/7
Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwich with Eggs and Sausage
It's easier than you think to make homemade sausage for this Vietnamese take on the egg sandwich. No need to mess with casings; just mix ground pork with seasonings, form into patties, and pan-fry.
Get This Recipe

Marcus Nilsson
7/7
Forager Sandwich
Filled with a mix of marinated mushrooms, soft eggs, and melted cheese, on a buttery toasted roll, this hearty vegetarian breakfast sandwich proves that not everything is better with bacon.
Get This Recipe

Anya Hoffman was an editor at Epicurious from 2016 to 2019. Her work has been published by Lucky Peach, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Fast Company, New York, and Edible Queens, among others. Anya edited James Beard’s All-American Eats (Rizzoli, 2016), which won a 2017 IACP award, and ... Read More

Deputy Editor Emeritus

The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week

Like grilled chicken wings and a citrus bitters cocktail.

The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in May

Like green falafel smash burgers and a crispy rice salad.

The Best Mac and Cheese You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality)

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto demonstrates how to make the best mac and cheese at home. From the perfect melty sauce to a delicious toasted crust, follow Frank’s guide and never make a dry mac and cheese again.

19 Low-Alcohol Cocktails That Still Bring the Party

Like a strawberry-rhubarb spritz, a watermelon-sherry-kombucha cooler, and more low-ABV drinks for day drinking and keeping your witz.

23 Fresh Basil Recipes for Pesto and Beyond

Grilled corn with basil butter, pineapple shrimp noodles, slow-cooker pork with zesty basil sauce, and more.

41 Father’s Day Breakfasts to Say, “Thanks, Dad”

Extra-tender cinnamon rolls, everything-bagel quiche, a chorizo and egg crunchwrap, and more ways to show your gratitude.

Cheese Expert Tries Every Trader Joe’s Cheese

Trader Joe’s is famous for its cheese selection, but which ones are actually worth buying? Cheese expert Liz Thorpe joins Epicurious to taste test everything from classic Brie and sharp cheddar to more adventurous flavors like chocolate stilton and spicy scotch bonnet. Join Liz as she breaks down the best buys, hidden gems, and which cheeses to skip on your next Trader Joe’s run.

Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Hot Dog

Chefs Cara Nicoletti, Pat LaFrieda, and Matt Abdoo are used to thinking outside the box when it comes to cooking; however, today on Epicurious, we’ve asked them to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent hot dogs found on supermarket shelves. Which hot dogs pack the most bang for your budget, and which should you avoid at all costs?

All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Drinks Issue

We’ve got coffee cake scones, pad kra pao, and a frozen espresso martini.

Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Frozen Burrito

Chefs Yara Herrera, Eric See, and Adán Medrano are used to thinking outside the box when it comes to cooking; however, today on Epicurious, we’ve asked them to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent frozen burritos found on supermarket shelves. Which burritos pack the most bang for your budget, and which should you avoid at all costs?