From a Short by Joshua Weissman
5-Minute Mortadella Breakfast Sandwich
A fast, diner-style breakfast sandwich with a fluffy microwave mayo omelet, crisp-edged mortadella, melty American cheese, and a bun toasted in the pan drippings. It is rich, savory, and genuinely doable on a busy morning.
Recipe and video by Joshua Weissman. Watch on YouTube.
Method
Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the mayonnaise and a pinch of salt, then whisk until smooth and homogeneous.
2 Eggs
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
SaltLightly grease a microwave-safe bowl, pour in the egg mixture, and microwave for 45–60 seconds, until just set into a fluffy omelet round.
¼ tsp Cooking oilAt the same time, place the mortadella slices in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sear for 1 minute.
3 slices MortadellaFlip the mortadella, top it with the American cheese, and sear for another minute, until the cheese melts and the mortadella is lightly browned.
1 slice American cheeseToast the split bun cut-side down in the mortadella fat for 30–45 seconds, until warm and lightly browned.
1 Burger bunAssemble the sandwich with the toasted bun, seared mortadella and cheese, and microwave omelet. Close the sandwich and serve immediately.
Per serving, estimated: 690 kcal · 31 g protein · 28 g carbs · 50 g fat
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