Latin American Flair: Spice Up Your Morning
NYC-style egg and cheese sandwich with a Latin American twist, inspired by Manhattan’s vibrant Latin American communities.
Ingredients
- large eggs
- tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Zest of ½ lime
- bolillo roll (or other crusty sandwich roll)
- slices queso fresco or Oaxaca cheese (or substitute with mozzarella)
- tablespoon pickled jalapeños
- tablespoon salsa verde
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with chopped cilantro, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter or oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Scramble the eggs until just set.
- Split and lightly toast the bolillo roll.
- Place the eggs on the bottom half of the roll. Top with slices of queso fresco or Oaxaca cheese.
- Add pickled jalapeños and drizzle with salsa verde.
- Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add avocado slices or a dash of hot sauce. This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the egg mixture in advance for a quick breakfast on busy mornings.