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The Best Egg Sandwich Ever
A light, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth egg custard sandwich inspired by New York City's fluffiest egg creations. The eggs are slow-cooked for an hour to achieve a soft, smooth texture that pairs perfectly with buttery brioche.
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Ingredients
- 15 eggs (large)
- 0.5 cup milk (estimated for custard consistency)
- 1 tsp chicken powder (or mushroom powder for seasoning)
- 2 spring onion (finely chopped)
- 4 brioche buns (split and toasted)
- 4 slice cheddar cheese (or use whatever cheese you like)
Steps
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a baking dish for the egg custard.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, crack 15 eggs and add the milk and chicken powder (or mushroom powder).
- 3
Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the eggs and milk are fully combined and smooth.
- 4
Finely chop the spring onions and stir them into the egg mixture.
- 5
Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- 6
Place the dish in the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour until the custard is set but still soft and smooth.
- 7
Once cooked, remove the egg custard from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 8
Slice the egg custard into portions that fit your brioche buns.
- 9
Assemble the sandwich by placing a thick slice of egg custard onto a toasted brioche bun and topping it with a slice of cheddar cheese.
Notes
The creator mentions this recipe is a recreation of a sandwich found in New York. While the transcript mentions cheddar cheese, viewers noted the visual appearance resembles American processed cheese; feel free to use your preferred melting cheese.
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