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a scrambled egg sandwich on a toasted ciabatta roll
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5 from 3 votes

Scrambled Egg Sandwich

Here's how to level up your scrambled egg sandwich and make it into something really special. Follow the recipe exactly, or use it as a guide for your own creations.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frittata sandwich, scrambled egg sandwich
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Ingredients

For the frittata

  • 10 ounces (283 grams) bacon
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) extra-sharp cheddar
  • 8 eggs
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter or reserved bacon fat
  • 1 medium shallot minced

For the sandwiches

  • 4 ciabatta rolls
  • 6 tablespoons (84 grams) butter
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) thinly sliced prosciutto
  • Four small handfuls leafy greens

Instructions

Make the frittata

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with a rack in the center.
  • Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces. (I like to use kitchen shears for easy cleanup.) Place into a cold 10-inch skillet that's oven-safe.
  • Set skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly crisped.
  • While bacon cooks, shred the cheddar on the large holes of a box grater. Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Add cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until homogenous.
  • Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  • Clean the skillet, reserving two tablespoons bacon fat if you would like.
  • Set cleaned skillet back over medium heat. Add butter or reserved bacon fat and minced shallot.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until shallot is tender.
  • Pour egg mixture into skillet. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and cheddar.
  • By this point the frittata will have begun to set underneath. Transfer from stovetop to oven.
  • Bake until puffed and just set throughout, about 12 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly in pan, then use a spatula to ensure frittata releases from pan and slide onto a cutting board.
  • Cut into four pieces.

Make the sandwiches

  • Split each roll in half. Toast lightly if you like.
  • Spread each half with about ¾ tablespoon of butter.
  • Drape prosciutto evenly over buttered rolls.
  • Place a slice of frittata onto each bottom half.
  • Top with greens.
  • Close each sandwich and cut in half.

Notes

  1. My favorite way to level up a scrambled egg sandwich is to use a frittata. This move lets you incorporate multiple layers of flavor into the eggs, provides the perfect texture for a sandwich, and turns this into a wildly make-ahead-friendly situation. 
  2. If you’d rather make a different frittata, here’s everything you need to know about how to make a great one, with some more of my favorite recipes linked, too.
  3. If you’d rather not make a frittata, you can absolutely make this sandwich with regular scrambled eggs. Here's my recipe for perfect American-style scrambled eggs, which are your best bet for a sandwich. I'd recommend a softer bread style if you're not using a frittata. Anything from a Kaiser roll to brioche to a croissant will work nicely.
  4. I like to use a nice ciabatta roll, which I'll toast lightly. Baguette segments work beautifully, too. If you have another favorite roll, you could use that instead. A frittata will stand up to crusty bread and also jibe well with a softer style.
  5. Properly sliced prosciutto should be on the thin side but not so thin that it falls apart. Use any variety that you enjoy eating. This element is optional, so simply leave it out if you don't want to include it for any reason. That said, it's such an easy way to make a sandwich really shine.
  6. For the greens, you've got options. To prove it, here I've pictured some frisée plucked from one of my favorite salads. You can use anything from leaf lettuce to arugula to a lightly dressed salad. Or swap in juicy slices of perfectly ripe tomato if they're in season.
  7. Use a really good-quality butter if you can. Here and virtually everywhere, I start with a cultured, salted butter from grass-fed cows. This sounds fancy but doesn't have to be. Kerrygold, for example, is sold in most supermarkets at a reasonable price.
  8. You can make the frittata up to a week in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Assemble the sandwiches on the day you plan to serve them. If not serving right away, wrap well and store at cool room temperature. Leftover assembled sandwiches will be fine for about 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 68.3g | Protein: 19.3g | Fat: 12.9g | Fiber: 10.7g