The Big Breakfast Bap sounds like a hearty, comforting sandwich that packs all your favorite breakfast flavors into one satisfying bap (a soft, fluffy bun). Here’s a recipe for a filling, delicious breakfast sandwich:
The Big Breakfast Bap Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Bread: 2 soft bap rolls (or English muffins, baguette, or soft sandwich rolls)
- Eggs: 2 large eggs (scrambled or fried, depending on your preference)
- Bacon: 3-4 slices of crispy bacon (or sausage if preferred)
- Sausages: 1 or 2 breakfast sausages, grilled or fried
- Cheese: 1-2 slices of cheddar cheese (or American cheese for a meltier version)
- Avocado: 1 ripe avocado, mashed or sliced (optional, for creaminess)
- Tomato: 1 large tomato, sliced (optional, for freshness)
- Lettuce: A handful of spinach or arugula (for crunch and freshness)
- Hash browns: 1-2 crispy hash browns (for extra crunch and substance)
- BBQ sauce or ketchup: 1 tablespoon (optional, for added flavor)
- Butter: for toasting the buns
- Salt & pepper: to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Cook the bacon: Fry the bacon in a pan until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Cook the sausages: Grill or fry the breakfast sausages until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Scramble or fry the eggs: Cook your eggs to your liking (scrambled, fried sunny-side-up, or over-easy), seasoning with salt and pepper.
2. Toast the Bap Rolls:
- Cut the bap rolls in half and lightly butter the inside of each half.
- Toast the buns in a pan or under a broiler until golden brown and crispy.
3. Assemble the Big Breakfast Bap:
- Spread a little BBQ sauce or ketchup (if using) on the bottom half of each bun.
- Start layering: place a slice of cheese on the bottom bun (it will melt nicely with the hot eggs and sausages).
- Add a fried egg (scrambled or your choice) on top of the cheese.
- Layer with crispy bacon, followed by the cooked sausage.
- Place a hash brown on top of the meat layer for extra crunch.
- Add mashed avocado (optional), followed by tomato slices and a handful of spinach or arugula.
- Top with the other half of the bun to complete the stack.
4. Serve:
- Slice the bap in half to reveal all those delicious layers, and serve immediately while it’s warm and gooey.
Serving Suggestions:
- Side of Fruit: Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a fruit smoothie for a refreshing contrast to the rich sandwich.
- Coffee or Juice: Pair with a freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing glass of orange juice for a complete breakfast experience.
- Chips: For some extra crunch, serve with a side of crispy chips or crispy potato wedges.
Tips:
- Egg Variation: If you prefer a runny yolk, opt for a fried egg sunny-side-up. If you want a less messy version, scrambled eggs work just as well.
- Customizable Fillings: Feel free to swap in mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, or even sautéed spinach to suit your taste.
- Meat Alternatives: You can use vegetarian sausages or plant-based bacon for a vegetarian version of the Big Breakfast Bap.
The Big Breakfast Bap is the ultimate breakfast sandwich, loaded with eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, cheese, and all the breakfast favorites you love. It’s a satisfying and indulgent way to start the day, and you can customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a solo breakfast, this bap will hit the spot! Let me know if you’d like to tweak the recipe further!
