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stacked sausage breakfast sandwich

Prosciutto and Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

This Prosciutto and Sausage Breakfast Sandwich is extra decadent for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Every bite is rich and hearty, yet this meal only takes about 20 minutes to make. Plus it can be easily made in advance and taken on the go.
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Ingredients

Serves 2 sandwiches

The Breakfast Sausage

  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp fresh herbs (a combination of thyme, sage & rosemary)
  • 1 tsp honey (hot or regular honey)
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper

The Rest:

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 3 tbsp pesto (Homemade or store bought)
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 slices of prosciutto
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions 

  • If making pesto from scratch, follow my homemade pesto recipe here. If you are looking for a store-bought one, I love Alessi or Gotham Greens.
  • Add sausage ingredients to a bowl and mix until it is thoroughly combined. Form them into 2 patties per sandwich.
  • Add butter (or alternatively, neutral oil) to a skillet and add patties. Cook about 4 min per side on medium heat. Reduce heat slightly and cover pan with a lid to let the sausage cook completely through about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F.
  • Add a little pesto to the pan on medium heat and spread in an even layer. Crack an egg over pesto and top with grated parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3. minutes for an over easy egg.
  • Toast bread and assemble: Add sausage patties, egg and prosciutto and top with a handful of arugula. Close and enjoy!
  • Bonus add: This sausage breakfast sandwich is great on its own, but if you want to take it up a notch, combine a little yogurt, Calabrian chili crisp (or your favorite hot sauce) and lemon juice for a little creamy spread. 

Notes

Storage, Freezing & Making Ahead

Fridge: Store the cooked sausage patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the best texture, cook the eggs and assemble the sandwiches just before serving.
Freezer: Freeze the cooked sausage patties in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet before assembling the sandwiches.
Make Ahead: Prepare the sausage mixture or fully cook the sausage patties up to 2 days in advance. When ready to serve, simply cook the pesto eggs, toast the bread, and assemble the sandwiches fresh.