Classic Egg Sandwich

Once again, this quick, nutritious dish comes from my Mom who may have been the best short order chef to ever come out of Jersey City!





Ingredients

One Egg ( or two if you like a heartier version)
Your Favorite Bread, Crisply Toasted
Mustard
Ketchup
Pam Cooking Spray
Salt
Pepper
Trappeys Red Devil Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce


Trappeys' is my  favorite!

Try not to laugh when you read this...you really have to try it before pronouncing final judgment.  I know what your thinking: really he's blogging an egg sandwich?  Yes, and you can make a half dozen of these in about ten minutes and most people resist at first and then proclaim them delicious!  If you are from New Jersey you may have had something similar at a diner with a slice of Taylor Ham aka "Pork Roll" atop the egg.

Start heating a little saute pan on medium high.  Put your bread in the toaster.  Toast for a crowd can be kept warm in a 225 degree oven.

The best way to test your pan (again, one of Mom's tricks) is to run your hand under the faucet and throw a few drops into the center of the pan.  If the pan is too hot it will cool it down a bit and if it's not hot enough you will know instantly.  A good quick sizzle is what you need.

Spray a little tiny bit of Pam or throw a pat of butter in the pan and quickly crack your egg into the pan. Work the edges of the egg once it starts to cook so it doesn't stick.  I literally "flip" my eggs and you can too with a little practice.  It's a  lot easier than a spatula once you get the hang of it. Just hold the pan at a downward angle, throw it forward a few inches and when the egg starts to move toward the edge of the pan,  throw it in the air a few inches and catch it in the center of the pan.  You may make a few scramble eggs in the process but heck, your dog can eat them.





Thanks to Cherie for the action photo!






Don't be bashful with the ketchup and mustard!

Place both pieces of toast on your plate and make cool little circles with the ketchup on one side and the mustard on the other.  Slide the over easy egg on to the toast and give a couple of dashes of the Trappey's.  Hit it with a little salt and pepper slice on the diagonal, let a little egg yolk drip out for dipping purposes and enjoy!!!


Make a diagonal because it makes dipping the toast into the yolk a lot easier!


If you try this one out, let me know !