Savory Bacon Jam & Spinach Egg Delight
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of our Savory Bacon Jam & Spinach Egg Delight, a versatile open-face sandwich that’s perfect for any mealtime! This mouthwatering dish features perfectly crisp smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and a luscious tangy A.1. bacon jam that combines the sweetness of red pepper jelly with a hint of brown sugar and crunchy walnuts. Topped with fresh spinach and a sunny-side-up egg, this sandwich is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—your cravings will thank you!
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
thick sliced smoked bacon
16 slices (none)
yellow onion
1 medium (sliced thin)
red pepper jelly
1 cup (none)
A.1. Original Sauce
1 tablespoon (none)
brown sugar
1 teaspoon (none)
coarsely ground walnuts
2 tablespoons (none)
olive oil
1/2 cup (none)
rice flour
1/2 cup (none)
black pepper
2 teaspoons (none)
fine kosher salt
1 teaspoon (none)
large spinach leaves
1 cup (washed and trimmed)
eggs
4 (none)
brioche rolls
4 (split)
roma tomato
1 (diced)
Instructions
1
In a medium-sized non-stick pan over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and layer on paper towels to absorb excess grease.
2
Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan, and add the sliced onions. Sauté them until they are soft and brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in the red pepper jelly, A.1. sauce, and brown sugar into the onions, cooking for an additional 12–15 minutes until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Once ready, fold in the coarsely ground walnuts and set aside.
4
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over high heat until shimmering. Meanwhile, place the rice flour, black pepper, salt, and spinach leaves into a zip-lock bag. Shake gently to coat the spinach in the flour mixture.
5
Lower the heat to medium-high and add the coated spinach into the hot oil. Fry until lightly crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer the spinach to paper towels to drain the excess oil.
6
In a separate small nonstick skillet, crack one egg at a time, cooking sunny side up until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny.
7
While the eggs are cooking, heat the brioche rolls according to package directions until warm.
8
To assemble each sandwich, spread a generous amount of bacon jam on both cut sides of the roll. Layer 4 slices of crispy bacon on one side, followed by the fried spinach and diced tomato. Top each sandwich with a sunny-side-up egg and serve immediately while open-faced. Enjoy the savory delight!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Bacon Jam & Spinach Egg Delight?
It is a versatile open-face sandwich featuring crispy smoked bacon, caramelized onions, a tangy bacon jam, fresh fried spinach, and a sunny-side-up egg.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to make 4 servings.
What type of bacon is recommended for this dish?
The recipe calls for 16 slices of thick sliced smoked bacon.
How should the onions be prepared for the jam?
One medium yellow onion should be sliced thin and sautéed in bacon grease until soft and brown.
How much bacon grease is used to sauté the onions?
You should leave approximately 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan for the onions.
How long does it take to sauté the onions?
The onions take about 10 minutes to become soft and brown.
What ingredients make up the bacon jam?
The jam is made from caramelized onions, red pepper jelly, A.1. Original Sauce, brown sugar, and coarsely ground walnuts.
How long should the jam mixture cook to thicken?
The mixture should cook for 12 to 15 minutes until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
When should the walnuts be added to the jam?
Fold the coarsely ground walnuts into the jam once the mixture has thickened and been removed from the heat.
How is the spinach prepared before frying?
Spinach leaves are washed, trimmed, and coated in a mixture of rice flour, black pepper, and fine kosher salt.
Why is rice flour used for the spinach?
Rice flour is used to give the fried spinach a light and crispy texture.
How much olive oil is required for frying the spinach?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of olive oil.
What temperature should the spinach be fried at?
Heat the oil on high until shimmering, then lower to medium-high before adding the coated spinach.
How long does the spinach need to fry?
The spinach should be fried for about 2 minutes until it is lightly crisp.
How should the eggs be cooked for this sandwich?
The eggs should be cracked into a nonstick skillet and cooked sunny side up until the whites are set but the yolks are runny.
What type of bread is best for this recipe?
The recipe uses 4 split brioche rolls.
How are the brioche rolls prepared?
Heat the brioche rolls according to the package directions until they are warm.
How is the sandwich assembled?
Spread bacon jam on both sides of the roll, add 4 bacon slices, fried spinach, diced tomato, and top with a sunny-side-up egg.
Is this sandwich served open-faced?
Yes, the instructions state to serve the sandwich immediately while open-faced.
Can this dish be served for dinner?
Yes, it is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
What kind of tomato is used?
The recipe calls for one diced roma tomato.
How much red pepper jelly is needed?
You will need 1 cup of red pepper jelly for the bacon jam.
How much black pepper is used in the spinach coating?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of black pepper.
What is the measurement for the fine kosher salt?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of fine kosher salt.
What is the role of A.1. sauce in this recipe?
It adds a tangy flavor to the caramelized onion and red pepper jelly jam.
How much brown sugar is added to the jam?
One teaspoon of brown sugar is used to add a hint of sweetness.
How much spinach is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of large spinach leaves.
Does the bacon need to be crispy?
Yes, the instructions specify to fry the bacon until crispy.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food.
What is the primary category for this recipe?
The primary category is Sandwiches.