Description
This Pesto Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich combines savory bacon, creamy avocado, sharp cheddar, fresh tomato, and a vibrant homemade basil pesto all layered between soft focaccia bread slices. It’s a deliciously satisfying way to start your day with a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Focaccia Sandwich
- 2 slices focaccia bread
- 3 strips bacon
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 2 slices tomato
Pesto
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Pesto: In a food processor, combine basil leaves, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until a smooth sauce forms. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- Prepare the Eggs: Wipe out the skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, or cook to your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous layer of the prepared pesto on each slice of focaccia bread. On one slice, layer the cooked bacon, eggs, cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, and tomato slices. Top with the other focaccia slice, pesto side down.
- Serve: Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately while the eggs and cheese are warm.
Notes
- You can substitute pine nuts with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and reduce the amount of butter needed for cooking eggs.
- Leftover pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pesto for a hint of spice.
Keywords: pesto, focaccia, breakfast sandwich, homemade pesto, bacon sandwich, avocado sandwich, Italian breakfast