For those who need a little assistance in the morning, the Rough Night Recovery Sandwich with bacon, egg, garlic mayo and chips/fries might just do the trick.
Most people, at some point in their lives, will experience a rough morning. Perhaps due to a lack of sleep (new baby anyone?), or surviving 72 hours on about 10hours sleep on a school trip. In any case, you need something to help get back on track.
The criteria for such food usually falls into one of two camps: some disgusting liquid concoction or food that is clearly not healthy. This is the later. I cannot claim in any way shape or form that this is healthy or has any redeeming health qualities. It is, however, delicious in its naughtiness.
While I wish I could say I developed the rough night recovery sandwich while I was at uni, sadly it was not until I was in my mid-twenties that put it together. Frankly, it is a little sad how I came up with this. Normally after a night out, I would have a bit of a fry up the next day. Being lazy, this would consist. Cooking bacon in a frying pan, only draining a bit of the fat and then frying an egg in the same pan. That and a bit of toast was brilliant.
However, around 2010, when making such a dish, I realised that the night before we had clearly stopped on the way home for some chips/fries. Then the plan came to fruition. Some bacon, same fried egg, reheated chips/fries, two thick slices or bread and a bit of garlic mayo.
A little note about French fries/chips. Ideally, have some that you can reheat (or make your own from scratch), but barring that in our house we also go for McCain’s frozen chips/fries. There is a good reason for this (and no, I’m not getting money to say this). First, they are reliably delicious. Second, McCain’s is based in Atlantic Canada, so I get to feel a bit patriotic.
If watching your waistline, I promise you this will not help. If you are struggling on a Sunday morning, it just might do especially with a good cup of coffee.
For added fun, I’ve added this to Angie’s Fiesta Friday. If you want some other decent food ideas, check it out.
Pairings
Drinks
Coffee. Strong Coffee. Maybe a bit of OJ on the side.
Music
Recovery is to optimum word, no fast beats or upbeat tones. Smooth jazz, please. Jon Batiste’s Creative is my go-to morning jazz track.
Rough Night Recovery Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 strips of streaky bacon
- 1 large egg
- Two thick slices of bread
- Garlic mayo
- Oven chips or leftover french fries. - Bring on the McCains.
- Green onion chopped into thin rings.
Instructions
- Turn on your oven to about 200c. Spread the chips out onto a baking sheet, and reheat. Or, if using oven chips, cook to the package's instructions.
- Heat a frying pan, and cook the bacon to your desired crispness, leave most of the grease in the pan. I told you this wasn’t healthy.
- In the hot pan, crack an egg. Fry until your yolk is set to your preference.
- Now, layer your sandwich. Spread each piece of bread with some of the garlic mayo. Start with the chips/fries, then the bacon and finally the egg and some of the chopped green onion. Serve and eat while warm.
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen
October 24, 2016 at 3:07 pmI definitely could have used this sandwich a few weeks ago after girls weekend! I probably could have eaten 2!! Looks delicious Matt! Pinning ASAP, so when I need it it’s there! Have a great week!
matt
October 28, 2016 at 8:03 pmHaha, I may have had to make this recently due to lads weekend!
Natasha @ Salt and Lavender
October 24, 2016 at 7:23 pmHaha, I like this idea. Sadly, I can’t even eat much in the morning because I am just not a morning person and feel sick. Your post did bring me back to my early 20s, however, how after late nights with a little too much *ahem* fun, I would go to McDonald’s for a cure 😉
matt
October 28, 2016 at 8:04 pmAh, yes, the classic McDonald’s run. I think we all have been there at some point on a Saturday or Sunday morning in our 20s!
spicedblog
October 25, 2016 at 12:55 pmHilarious! I have definitely had a few nights where I needed this sandwich the next morning. “Just one more beer” sounds like such an innocent statement, right? And then Robbie came along and sleep is but a fleeting memory. In fact, I think I need a recovery sandwich this weekend…he usually gets up around 6am on Saturday. Long before the sun at this time of the year. Sandwiches all around!! Love this post, my friend!
matt
October 28, 2016 at 8:05 pm6am on a Saturday…..ouch!
sugarlovespices
October 26, 2016 at 4:03 pmThat really sounds delicious! I’m not sure I could have it for breakfast, but definitely a lunch idea for me 🙂 . Yummed and pinned!
matt
October 28, 2016 at 8:06 pmThanks!
Jasmine S.
October 28, 2016 at 2:50 pmHoly. Cow. How much for delivery?
matt
October 28, 2016 at 8:06 pm🙂
Julie is Hostess At Heart
October 29, 2016 at 12:37 amThis sandwich could cure all kinds of ails. I love that you have the chips in it for a great crunch.
matt
November 10, 2016 at 10:58 pmthanks Julie!
cookingwithauntjuju.com
October 30, 2016 at 12:05 pmWhat a great sandwich – made me think of my college years many, many years ago.Love everything but the egg – I am like Guy Fieri who had a bad experience with them when he was young. Happy FF!
matt
November 10, 2016 at 11:04 pmOh dear, sorry to hear about the bad experience with eggs! Thanks for the lovely comment!
Maggie
October 31, 2016 at 1:14 pmOh, wow. Now that’s a sandwich! Love it! In Ireland we can get a breakfast roll, and minus the chips, this reminds me of that! Thank you so much for sharing and happy Fiesta Friday. Don’t forget to link back to FF and Judi and my blogs 🙂
Maggie
November 1, 2016 at 9:52 pmOh, no! I thought I commented earlier…hmmm… anyway. I love this sandwich. It sounds absolutely amazing and what I would love after a night out. It reminds me of the breakfast roll we have here in Ireland. I love chips in a bread as is and butter but your additions to your chips are scrumptious. Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday.
matt
November 10, 2016 at 11:04 pmThanks Maggie!