Imagine biting into a crispy, golden sandwich where perfectly cooked eggs meet the rich, spicy flavor of capicola ham, all melted together with creamy provolone cheese. This isn't just another breakfast sandwich—this is a culinary journey that transforms ordinary morning ingredients into an extraordinary Italian-inspired masterpiece that will revolutionize your breakfast routine!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices capicola ham
- 2 slices cheese (provolone or your choice)
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature. Slice the bread if not pre-sliced, and have your cheese and capicola ham ready.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to coat the cooking surface evenly.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet, being careful not to break the yolks. Cook the eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- While the eggs are cooking, lightly butter the exterior sides of each bread slice for grilling.
- Once eggs are nearly done, place the capicola ham slices in the skillet briefly to warm them up, about 30 seconds on each side.
- Place two bread slices butter-side down in another skillet or on a griddle. Layer each slice with a slice of cheese.
- Top the cheese with two slices of warm capicola ham and then carefully place a cooked egg on top of each sandwich base.
- Cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up, and grill until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always use room temperature ingredients for more even cooking and better flavor melding.
- Butter Matters: Use high-quality butter and spread it evenly on the bread's exterior for that perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Egg Technique: For the most delicious sunny-side-up eggs, use a non-stick skillet and cook on medium-low heat to prevent burning.
- Cheese Melting Trick: To ensure your cheese melts perfectly, cover the skillet briefly with a lid after placing the cheese on the bread.
- Ham Selection: Choose a high-quality capicola ham with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Serve Immediately: These sandwiches are best enjoyed right off the griddle while the cheese is still melty and the bread is crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 580kcal
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 33g
Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 457mg
