Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich

AKA the famous Eggslut Fairfax breakfast sandwich aka softly scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, cheddar and Sriracha mayonnaise on a (you should totally make these homemade) brioche bun aka the ultimate hunger/hangover killer, depending on which group you’re in.

This is a little high-maintenance because a) you have to caramelize onions, which we all know you just can’t rush and b) you have to softly scramble some eggs, which takes a little longer to keep the eggs custardy and curds small and c) I highly recommend whipping up some homemade brioche buns because you’re a superstar.

You can caramelize your onions to any degree you want: I like mine with a little color and sweetness while retaining some texture and crunch.  This should take about 35 to 40 minutes.  The Sriracha mayonnaise cuts through some of the fatty richness of the eggs, cheese and onions, while giving you a little bite to keep you coming back for more.  If you fall in the “I’m just hungry” group, you’ll want to plan ahead.  If you fall in the “I’m hungover” group, you will MOST DEFINITELY need to plan ahead.  I make a batch or two of brioche buns at a time and freeze them in individual freezer bags; they don’t take long to thaw and they still taste deliciously homemade.You can watch this video of the owner of Eggslut (a genius albeit gutsy name if I do say so myself) make this sandwich to give you an idea of what you’re getting into.  Keep an eye out for the genius technique of lightly melting the cheese in a barely warm skillet before placing it over the scrambled eggs…what the what?!  I use this technique sometimes for other sandwiches!  While I have never experienced this masterpiece from the restaurant myself, I’ve read plenty of articles touting it as one of the best.  Until we met, Eggslut, this homemade one’s for you!

Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich

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• Author: Amanda
• Yield: 2 sandwiches

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Softly scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, Sriracha mayonnaise and melted cheddar cheese on a wonderfully soft brioche bun make the ultimate breakfast sandwich!

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Ingredients

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CARAMELIZED ONIONS:

• 1 large onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter

SRIRACHA MAYONNAISE:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha

SOFTLY SCRAMBLED EGGS:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

TO SERVE:

• 2 brioche buns, halved and lightly toasted
• 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese (from the deli counter)

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Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the onions and a generous pinch of salt.  Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soft and turn translucent, about 5 minutes.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 35 to 40 minutes stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and lightly golden.  They should not be cooked until deeply golden brown and jammy, like the usual caramelized onions!
2. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined; no streaks of egg whites should be visible.  Pour into a cold large nonstick skillet with the 2 tablespoons of butter and turn the heat on to medium.  Using a rubber spatula, stir the eggs constantly until start to set and small curds form.  Remove from the heat when they are still soft and custardy; season with salt and stir in the chives.
3. Spread the Sriracha mayo on the top and bottom of each bun.  Add half of the scrambled eggs to each bottom bun.
4. In the same skillet used to cook the eggs, add the cheese slices over low heat.  You’re just looking to warm and lightly melt them, while still retaining their shape.  Transfer to cheese slices to the top of the eggs using a spatula.  Add caramelized onions on top of each and put the bun on top.  Serve hot!

Notes

Inspiration: Eggslut’s Fairfax Breakfast Sandwich from any number of sources on the Internet

• Category: Breakfast, Eggs