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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast & Brunch

    Cheesy Toasted Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwiches

    Published: April 27, 2022 By Urban Foodie Kitchen Last Updated: January 29, 2023 17 Comments

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    These crisp and cheesy Toasted Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwiches create a unique twist on traditional bacon & eggs and are sure to become a morning favorite!

    Toasted Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwich

    Several years ago I went on a week-long sailing trip in Croatia. What a beautiful part of the world! If you are into sailing, or actually just into traveling for that matter, definitely put Croatia on your list!!

    When you are on a long sailing trip you need to get a little creative with food at times. You're somewhat limited to the provisions you stocked at the beginning of your trip. And like all things, even with the best planning intentions, sometimes you end up having to improvise.

    Four boats docked in Hvar, Croatia

    On the trip, we ended up having leftover pesto that we wanted to use up. Like most recipes, the idea for these sandwiches went through a couple of iterations, but ultimately this awesome pesto egg breakfast sandwich was born!

    This is a great recipe to add to your everyday breakfast collection. Read on to learn more about how to make these Cheesy Pesto Egg Sandwiches, or jump straight to the recipe to start cooking!

    Contents:
    • Why you’ll love this recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to make pesto egg sandwiches
    • Additional notes from the kitchen
    • Tools you'll want for this recipe
    • More breakfast recipes
    • Cheesy Toasted Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
    Toasted Cheesy Breakfast Sandwich

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    These breakfast sandwiches are perfect for any day of the week because they.....

    • use fairly simple ingredients, several of which you likely have in your refrigerator already.
    • include traditional breakfast ingredients - bacon and eggs.
    • have a unique flavor profile from the addition of the pesto
    • are ready in less than 20 minutes, making them a good choice for a weekday breakfast.

    Ingredient Notes

    The full list of ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Pesto: You'll want to use basil pesto for this recipe. You can either use pesto that you've pre-made or you can buy it from the store.
    • Bacon: I've taken to buying bacon by the slice at Whole Foods. It is a bit more expensive than buying an entire package but I don't use bacon often so I like the flexibility of being able to get just a couple of slices.
    • Eggs: You'll need one large egg per sandwich.
    • Bread: The recipe calls for sourdough bread because it gives you a nice crunch when pan-toasted but I've also made them with whole-grain bread and that works well too.
    • Cheese: I generally use cheddar cheese for breakfast sandwiches but you could substitute your favorite type of cheese.
    • Spreadable butter: My favorite butter spread is Brown & Brummel but anything that's soft and will spread easily prior to toasting will work.

    How to make pesto egg sandwiches

    Complete instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

    Heat the pan. Since you'll be cooking the eggs and the sandwiches in the same pan, you want to spray half of the pan with cooking spray to keep the eggs from sticking. Then preheat the pan so the bread toasts nicely.

    Prep the bread. You'll start by spreading butter on one side of each slice of bread. Coat the non-buttered side of two slices of bread with pesto and place each, butter side down, on the side of the pan you didn't coat with cooking spray.

    Cook the eggs. While the bread begins to toast, crack two eggs into the pan on the side coated with cooking spray. You are going for fried eggs but if they run into each other as your crack them you can always separate them later.

    Finish the sandwiches. Once the eggs are done cooking, top each slice of bread in the pan with an egg, two slices of bacon and some cheese. Place the remaining slice of bread on top of the sandwich, with the buttered side facing out. Continue to toast in the pan until golden brown then carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another couple of minutes until both sides are golden brown. Serve immediately.  

    Additional notes from the kitchen

    Can I use turkey bacon?

    I use real bacon, instead of turkey bacon, in this recipe because I just can't resist the crisp crunch of perfectly cooked bacon. It's one of my favorite breakfast foods! My theory is, I'd rather use the real thing and keep the indulgence to once-in-a-while things! If you prefer, you can use turkey bacon, or just leave the meat out if you want to make it a meat-free meal.

    If I make pesto, what do I do with the leftover?

    Since the recipe only calls for about a tablespoon you will have quite a bit leftover if you make a full batch. If you don't have something planned for it, you can freeze the leftover portion.  When I make a batch of pesto I always freeze some in ice trays so I have it on hand for recipes like this.

    Tools you'll want for this recipe

    10" non-stick skillet – A high-quality non-stick skillet is a kitchen necessity and is key for making crispy toasted sandwiches, quesadillas and many other things.

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    Egg, cheese and pesto sandwich halves stacked on a blue plate

    Cheesy Toasted Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwiches

    Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen
    These crisp and cheesy Toasted Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwiches create a unique twist on traditional bacon and eggs and are sure to become a morning favorite!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 sandwiches

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large eggs
    • 4 slices center cut bacon, cooked
    • 4 slices sourdough bread
    • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
    • 2 tablespoon spreadable butter
    • 2 sliced gouda or cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the pan. Spray a medium non-stick skillet with cooking spray or lightly coat with butter.  Heat pan over medium heat.
    • Prep the bread. While the pan is heating, spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Spread the pesto on the non-butter side of two slices of the bread and place in the pan, buttered side down.
    • Cook the eggs. While the bread starts to toast, crack the eggs into the pan and cook for 1 minute. Lightly pierce the yolk of each egg with the corner of a spatula.  Cook for an additional minute. Carefully flip the eggs. It's OK if they fold over slightly.  Cook for 1 more minute.
    • Finish the sandwiches.  Once the eggs are cooked, top each slice of bread with an egg, two slices of bacon and a slice of cheese. Place the additional slice of bread on the top of each sandwich, with the buttered side facing out. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
    Keywords : breakfast sandwiches
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    This post was originally published in September 2016. It was updated in May 2022 with some new information and photos. No changes were made to the original recipe.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Daniela says

      November 09, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      These sandwiches look so yummy! I am quite impressed by the combination of pesto, eggs and bacon. Definitely a must try!

      Reply
    2. Jenni says

      November 09, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      What a great breakfast!

      Reply
    3. Tania @The Cook's Pyjamas says

      November 11, 2016 at 2:04 am

      5 stars
      Sailing through Croatia is very high on my list of must-do travel experiences. It looks beautiful. I love how necessity drives invention, and that you managed to create something so delicious out of such humble ingredients.

      Reply
    4. Julie says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      **drool** eggs, pesto, bacon, and gouda are all part of my happy place! This combination is lovely! Also, your photos of Croatia are stunning. I can just only imagine waking up to that view with this breakfast. Perfection! I'll be sure to try it out soon!

      Reply
      • FoodieGirlChicago says

        November 13, 2016 at 6:24 pm

        Thanks Julie!

        Reply
    5. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

      November 13, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      What a great idea! Sourdough bread is my favorite, it looks great!

      Reply
    6. Lis @ The Fare Sage says

      November 19, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      What delicious looking and sounding sandwiches. Pesto and egg is a divine combo and I just happen to have some pesto in the fridge so will most certainly be making these. And what an amazing trip that must have been - stunning photos!

      Reply
      • FoodieGirlChicago says

        November 20, 2016 at 8:05 am

        Thanks Lis! I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    7. cakespy says

      April 02, 2017 at 6:15 am

      I freaking love breakfast sandwiches. These look flavorful and delicious. Pesto? Brilliant touch.

      Reply
    8. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      July 11, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      This reminds me of my youth. I remember egg sandwiches and I loved them. I don't know why we don't make them more often now that we're older. Now, I would consider these comfort food!

      Reply
    9. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

      July 17, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Oh wow! I am going to Croatia in a couple of months and i would love your recommendations on places to eat, cities to visit and sights to see. As for this sammy. . .wow! I would love to see this show up in my landlocked kitchen. Such a truly gourmet brekky especially when considered it was prepared on a sail boat.

      Reply
      • FoodieGirlChicago says

        August 08, 2017 at 6:19 am

        Oh, so many things to do in Croatia Lynn! I'd definitely put Split, Hvar, Trogir & Dubrovnik on your list of places to go!

        Reply
    10. Amanda says

      September 13, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      A perfect weekend brunch sandwich with all of my favorite ingredients! Sooo good!

      Reply
    11. Claire says

      September 15, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      I found these on pinterest and thought I would have a go as I have never had pesto with eggs! MAN!!! These were delicious! Thank you for such a great brunch sandwich!

      P.S Croatia looks gorgeous!!

      Reply
      • Urban Foodie Kitchen says

        September 23, 2019 at 5:45 pm

        Hi Claire - I'm so glad you enjoyed them. They are one of my favorite things to have for breakfast!

        Reply
    12. Ann says

      May 05, 2022 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      I love egg sandwiches! I have not tried adding pesto to an egg sandwich, but what a great idea! I will have to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    13. Sean says

      May 07, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe especially since we are coming into the summer and the basil plants are starting to go crazy.

      Reply

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