Introduction: TOMATO, EGG AND SWEET ONION SANDWICH
One of the first things my future husband used to tell me about was a delicious sandwich that his family would make every Spring and Summer when the new crop of sweet Vidalia onions and homegrown tomatoes were available. I must admit.... I had never heard of that combination and was a bit skeptical especially since I'm not a fan of raw onion. One day when we were with his family, they were eating these sandwiches. So, I thought what better time to try it? Well, I can truthfully say, I was impressed. The combination of fresh farm eggs, juicy homegrown tomatoes and the crowning glory...... a slice of sweet Vidalia onion. Oh my!!! Sandwich perfection! I hope you'll try this sandwich and then you can look forward to Spring when the Vidalia onions and juicy tomatoes are ripe for the picking!
Step 1: INGREDIENTS...
1 sourdough hamburger roll, sliced
4 tablespoons butter, divided plus 1 teaspoon
2 extra large eggs
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 slice tomato
1 slice sweet Vidalia onion
1 - 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip (NOT mayonnaise)
Step 2: SUPPLIES....
Cutting Board
Small mixing bowl
non-stick 10-inch skillet
pancake turner
1 kitchen knife
1 soup spoon
1 fork
1 sharp knife (not shown)
Step 3: TOAST THE ROLL....
Place your skillet over medium/high heat. Spread the cut side of each half of roll with 1 tablespoon (each) of butter. Place buttered side down in hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until nicely browned and toasted. Place on serving dish and set aside.
Step 4: BEAT EGGS....
Crack eggs into bowl and whip with fork until well combined and foamy.
Step 5: PREPARE SKILLET FOR EGG....
In same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Let melt.
Step 6: ADD EGG .....
to hot, buttered skillet and let egg spread to cover bottom of skillet.
Step 7: COOK EGGS UNTIL....
sides start to congeal and become firm..... add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8: FLIP EGG....
When egg is cooked enough to handle, gently flip over so the other side can cook. Let cook for about 2 minutes and then cut into quarters.
Step 9: PREPARE ROLL.....
Butter one side of roll with about 1 teaspoon butter. Spread about 1 -2 tablespoons of Miracle Whip on other side of roll. (Please note: we like Miracle Whip because the tang and sweetness breaks up the richness of the eggs and butter. Feel free to use mayonnaise if you prefer)
Step 10: BUILD YOUR SANDWICH...
Place cooked egg on buttered side of roll......
Step 11: THEN ADD...
the tomato slice.....
Step 12: TIME FOR THAT SWEET ONION....
Place the onion slice on top of the tomato slice and spread Miracle Whip on the other half of the toasted roll.
Step 13: FINISH YOUR SANDWICH...
Place "lid" on your sandwich and your done!!