Filipino-Style Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe
Filipino-Style Breakfast Sandwiches are a delicious combination of toasted soft rolls slathered with mayonnaise, savory leftover asado or ham, melted queso de bola cheese, and a perfectly fried egg. This hearty and flavorful sandwich is perfect for a fulfilling start to your day and captures authentic Filipino breakfast flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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Sandwich Components
- 4 pan de sal or other soft rolls such as bolillos, dinner rolls, or potato rolls
- Mayonnaise, as needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
- 1/2 to 3/4 pound leftover sliced asado (or substitute with ham or turkey)
- 4 large eggs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 4 slices queso de bola (or Edam cheese)
Instructions
- Toast the Rolls: Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Slice the pan de sal rolls in half horizontally and generously spread mayonnaise on both cut sides of the rolls. Place the cut sides down on the heated pan and toast until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. You may need to do this in batches depending on pan size. Remove toasted rolls and set aside.
- Reheat the Meat: For leftover asado, place it with enough sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer. If using ham or turkey instead, heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat and cook the meat slices until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add more butter if needed and work in batches to avoid crowding.
- Fry the Eggs: In a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook gently until the egg whites are fully set but yolks remain runny if desired. Season the eggs with kosher salt to taste.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a layer of the reheated meat on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Top the meat with a slice of queso de bola cheese, then place a fried egg on top. Finally, cover with the top half of the roll to complete the sandwich.
- Serve: Repeat the assembly for remaining sandwiches and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute pan de sal with bolillos, dinner rolls, or potato rolls if unavailable.
- Queso de bola is traditional, but Edam cheese is an excellent substitute.
- Adjust egg doneness to your preference—sunny side up or over easy both work well.
- Using leftover asado sauce to warm the meat adds authentic flavor, but the sandwich is delicious with ham or turkey.
- Butter quantities can be adjusted based on desired richness and for sautéing needs.
Keywords: Filipino breakfast, breakfast sandwich, pan de sal, asado sandwich, queso de bola, fried egg sandwich
