Ciabatta Egg Sandwich With Tomato Jam Recipe - NYT Cooking

September 21,2024

This corner deli’s bacon-egg-and-cheese-on-a-roll makes a trifecta of promises, but Robert Newton’s version of the sandwich, encased in bread that’s both crusty and springy, actually fulfills them Yes, “tomato jam” sounds weird, and having to make your own ketchup before your first cup of coffee, even worse But, the jam can be prepared in advance, and the payoff of its savory tang — paired with hearty bacon, fresh eggs and deep, complex Cheddar — render the prep time a mere trifle of an inconvenience.
This corner deli’s bacon-egg-and-cheese-on-a-roll makes a trifecta of promises, but Robert Newton’s version of the sandwich, encased in bread that’s both crusty and springy, actually fulfills them. Yes, “tomato jam” sounds weird, and having to make your own ketchup before your first cup of coffee, even worse. But, the jam can be prepared in advance, and the payoff of its savory tang — paired with hearty bacon, fresh eggs and deep, complex Cheddar — render the prep time a mere trifle of an inconvenience. Whether you’re trying to cure a hangover, or impress brunch guests, this recipe will always gratify.