italian sunrise breakfast sando

“Looking to start your day with a burst of Italian flavors? This Italian Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich is the perfect way to satisfy your morning cravings.

Sometimes, when I'm really hungry, I come up with great recipe ideas.

This sandwich is packed with delicious flavors that go perfectly together. It's rich and tasty, making it great for a leisurely brunch or a satisfying lunch. The tomatoes and pesto add a tangy kick that complements the salty prosciutto. Plus, the creamy mozzarella and the runny egg yolk create a silky texture on your tongue when you take a bite.

Today was my first time making this sandwich, but I already know I'll make it again.

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pesto egg and prosciutto sando

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By Denise Martinez

Prep time

15 Min

Cook time

5 Min

Total time

20 Min

This sandwich has a lot of flavors that work well together. It's rich and tasty, so it's great for a relaxed late breakfast or a filling lunch.

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Ingredients

• ciabatta roll, 1
• basil pesto, 2 tbsp
• beefsteak tomato, sliced
• mozzarella, sliced into rounds
• prosciutto, 2 slices
• egg, 1 each

Instructions

1. preheat your oven to 450.
2. in a medium pan, heat. 1 tbsp of oil and fry your prosciutto. place fried prosciutto on a paper towel lined plate, set aside.
3. slice buns in half and take 1 tbsp of the pesto and spread it on the bottom half of the bun.
4. next, take 3 slices of tomato and place on top of the pesto layer.
5. take 3 slices of mozzarella and place on top of the tomatoes.
6. take both sides of the ciabatta and place in the oven on a sheet tray with a cooling rack - just until the mozzarella is warm and melty.
7. while the buns are in the oven, take a small nonstick pan and on medium to high heat.
8. take 1 tbsp of pesto and add it to the pan. warm for 2 minutes.
9. lower the heat, crack your egg into the pesto and fry your egg with the pesto. 4-5 minutes. careful not to overcook your egg. you still want it to be runny.
10. once the mozzarella has melted, take sandwich out of the oven and onto a serving plate.
11. add your fried egg on top of the melty mozzarella, add fried prosciutto on top of the egg.
12. top the sandwich with the top side of the ciabatta.
13. enjoy immediately.

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hi, i’m denise!

I'm a Product Designer turned Home Chef. With professional training in both fields, I bring creativity and precision to the kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, my goal is to empower and inspire you through recipes and tips.

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