Simple Gourmet Breakfast

 The Corner Cafe & Bakery offers on alternating days a breakfast sandwich with eggs, choice of meat, cheese and choice of sandwich bread (bagel or brioche). Priced at $3.50, cheese and meat + $1.00, there isn't necessarily a significant value proposition in making it at home vs. ordering one on house-made brioche. However, you cannot beat the kitchen to mouth benefit of this morning starter dish. Even a short walk from the cafe allows a meaningful amount of the magic to dissipate.

Unless you want to enjoy your breakfast delight in the cafe, which isn't a bad idea, you'll want to make it at home. Fortunately it's easy to make and limited by your own creativity.

The success is in choosing quality ingredients and mindful preparation.

I don't believe in one-stop shopping, but most if not all of the ingredients can be found in a reputable gourmet grocery store.

 Shopping List:

• Brioche
• eggs (free range)
• meat? (applewood bacon, ham, chicken apple sausage)
• cheese? (Swiss, American, Cheddar, Fresh Mozzarella

Steps - This will be a relatively quick dish to make so timing is important

1. If you plan to add meat, prepare first. It will take the longest
2. Heat meat as necessary or desired for type chosen.
3. When meat is about 1/3 of the way prepared, get your egg portion (1 or 2 eggs) started
4. Toasting bread is very important in my breakfast sandwiches. Toast your brioche after you put your egg(s) in the pan.
5. These steps should result in the brioche being ready in time for the eggs, in time for the meat. If cheese is part of the plan, place the cheese on top of the egg(s) and before the meat.

 This sandwich is ideal with freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice but a proper cup of coffee is not bad either.

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