🌶️ Hot Italian Sausage & Egg Breakfast Sandwich
A savory, spicy, and ultra-satisfying breakfast sandwich layered with caramelized onions, fontina cheese, fluffy eggs, and arugula on a toasted brioche bun—with a creamy kick of sriracha mayo.
🧾 Ingredients
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1 white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
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Olive oil (for sautéing)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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A drizzle of balsamic glaze (optional, but recommended)
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1 brioche bun, sliced and toasted
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1 hot Italian sausage, casing removed
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2 eggs
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1 tbsp butter
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A few slices of fontina cheese
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A handful of arugula
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Sriracha
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Mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie or your favorite brand)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Caramelize the Onions
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Thinly slice the onion using a mandolin or sharp knife.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, a pinch of salt, and some cracked pepper.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until deeply browned and reduced in size—about 20–25 minutes.
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Optional: Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze during the final few minutes for extra depth of flavor and color.
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Set aside.
2. Cook the Sausage
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In the same pan (or a clean one), add the sausage (casing removed).
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Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5–8 minutes.
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Transfer sausage to a plate and wipe out the pan with paper towels.
3. Make the Egg Wrap
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Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan.
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In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.
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Pour into the pan, spreading them into a thin, even layer (like an omelet).
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While the eggs begin to set, layer the cooked sausage in the center, top with fontina slices, and a scoop of the caramelized onions.
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Once the eggs are mostly cooked, fold the sides inward to enclose the filling (like a burrito or pocket).
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Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
4. Build the Sandwich
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Toast the brioche bun if you haven’t already.
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Spread the bottom half with sriracha mayo (mix mayo with sriracha to your taste—Kewpie is especially good).
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Place the egg wrap on the bun, followed by extra caramelized onions, a small handful of arugula, and the top bun.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Make ahead: Caramelize a batch of onions in advance—they store well and enhance just about anything.
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Cheese swap: Not a fan of fontina? Try gouda, provolone, or even sharp cheddar.
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Spice level: Adjust the sriracha to taste, or use a milder chili sauce if preferred.
🍽️ Final Thoughts
This gourmet breakfast sandwich packs bold flavor, gooey cheese, crispy sausage, and sweet-savory onions into every bite. It’s the kind of brunch-worthy meal that’s just as good for lunch or dinner. Simple, indulgent, and incredibly satisfying.
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