Name: Egg Sandwiches with Onion
Yield: Makes 2
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, trimmed, cut in half through equator, peeled, separated into rings; 1 tsp. soy sauce; ½ tsp. garlic powder; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; Kosher salt; ¼ cup finely chopped soft herbs, such as basil, cilantro, and/or dill; 2 Tbsp. green or red hot sauce; 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 whole-grain English muffins, toasted; 2 oz. sliced sharp cheddar cheese

Egg and jammy onions breakfast sandwich recipe

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You may not mistake these jammy-crisp, slow-cooked onions for bacon, but they are truly exceptional as a stand-in, giving a huge blast of umami to create a truly satisfying breakfast sandwich.

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