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Bell Peppers and Egg Sandwich

Modified: Sep 23, 2022 · Published: Aug 6, 2020 by Famidha Ashraf · Leave a Comment

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Pepper and egg sandwich is a hearty meal where pan-roasted bell peppers and onions with eggs and cheese are stuffed into a butter-toasted bun. An Italian American staple that an Indian chai lover adopted for her family. 🙂 

stack of pepper and egg sandwich in a casserole dish

Our go-to weekend breakfast always include sandwiches from simple fried egg and cheese sandwich to a fancy Korean street toast. Then we got hooked on this pepper and egg sandwich recipe. I feared F would pick out all bell peppers like usual but surprisingly he did only for the green peppers! He loved it so much that this got added to our weekly menu!

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Is bell pepper different from capsicum? No, not. Growing up in India, I knew it only as capsicum. There is no difference between the two because a bell pepper is just a kind of capsicum. Quick research told me that it is called capsicum in India, New Zealand, and Australia and the British call it red pepper or green pepper or chilli pepper. And yes, you guessed it.. the USA and Canada, call them bell pepper.

pepper and egg sandwich

Ingredients

  1. Bell pepper: you can use red, yellow, orange or good old green or a mix of whatever you have! 
  2. Red onion: you may replace it with some shallots
  3. Cheese slice: I have tried with cheddar, mozzarella, Havarti, etc so use whatever cheese slice you have in hand!
  4. Milk: use full-fat or half milk and half cream 
  5. Parmesan: freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano is my go-to now but you can use parmesan or pre-grated parmesan.
  6. Buns/rolls: I have tried using plain sliced bread but that did not appeal to us the way the buns did! I have used long rolls, hot dog buns, and even bakery-bought freshly baked Samoon bread. Whatever kind you use, you must butter them and toast them in the oven. 
  7. Butter: use melted butter or somedays I feel lazy to melt so used ghee instead! 
  8. Hot sauce and mustard sauce: Optional. I recently started adding this to the sandwich but very little so it doesn't overpower!
  9. Olive oil
  10. Eggs
  11. Salt & Pepper 

I urge you to try this in this same simple form before you make it Indian. Thank you!

How to make?

I have made this Pepper and Egg sandwich several times by now but I wanted to find out if I can skip the oven task and use the stove-top to toast the buns/rolls. But I went back to using the oven because... let me tell you - it makes a BIG difference in the "experience" of eating.

The taste may not differ but the way the buns/rolls become light and crisp after being under the grill/broiler cannot be mimicked on the stove-top. And that is what makes this bell peppers and egg sandwich superior! 

No oven?

If you do not have an oven, and you still want to make this... then I would suggest that you toast the rolls/buns on low flame for a longer time with just a dab of butter. 

Let's make bell peppers egg sandwich! 

buttered buns

Preheat your oven grill to a medium or switch on the broiler. Line a baking tray with foil and place the bread rolls. Split your rolls lengthwise but not all the way through. Brush the inside of the rolls with melted butter or ghee.

bell peppers and onions in olive oil

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until the peppers develop some colour and soften. 

milk with egg and parm

Take a medium bowl and whisk together the eggs, milk, grated parmesan, salt and pepper and set aside.

roasting bell pepper pieces

Make sure the bell peppers are well roasted.

roasted peppers with eggs

Pour the egg mixture over the bell peppers and use a spatula to move the mixture lightly to prevent it from getting firm. We need it silky smooth and lightly scrambled and NOT like a thick omelette.

oven toasted hot dog buns

Your oven must be ready by now. Place the baking tray top-level rack or under the broiler cut side up for about 1 or 2 mins max or until the rolls turn golden brown. Keep a watch as it can get burnt easily in seconds. Remove it immediately. 

peppers and eggs

silky smooth where eggs are almost done but not fully cooked yet.

cheese topped pepper and egg

Top the eggs and bell pepper with the cheese slices and cover the skillet so the cheese melts.

Divide the mixture and stuff it in your warm buttery toasted rolls. Squeeze some hot sauce or mustard sauce or mayo which are only optional and serve immediately.

pepper and egg sandwich

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bell peppers and egg sandwich recipe

Pepper and Egg Sandwich Recipe

Start your day right with this easy pepper and egg sandwich! Packed with sautéed peppers, fluffy eggs, and layered between toasted bread rolls—this simple recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch. It’s healthy, satisfying, and ready in minutes. Save & try it today!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 424.35kcal
Author: Famidha Ashraf
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Ingredients
 

For the stuffing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, diced into one-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced finely
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 to 3 cheese slice

For the egg mixture

  • ¼ cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, you may use parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the sandwich

  • 4 hot dog rolls
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter , to lightly brush inside of the rolls

Other optional

  • hot sauce
  • ketchup
  • mustard sauce
  • mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven grill to a medium. Line a baking tray with foil and place the bread rolls. Split your rolls lengthwise but not all the way through. Brush the inside of the rolls with melted butter or ghee.
    1 tablespoon melted butter
    4 hot dog rolls
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until the peppers develop some colour and soften. Meanwhile...
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 bell pepper
    1 medium onion
    Salt and pepper to taste
  • Take a medium bowl and whisk together the eggs, milk, grated parmesan, salt and pepper and set aside.
    ¼ cup milk
    4 large eggs
    3 to 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
    salt and pepper to taste
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bell peppers and use a spatula to move the mixture lightly to prevent it from getting firm. We need it silky smooth and lightly scrambled and NOT like a thick omelette. Meanwhile...
  • Your oven must be ready by now. Place the baking tray top-level rack or under the broiler cut side up for about 2 to 4 mins or until the rolls turn golden brown. Keep a watch and remove it immediately.
  • Top the eggs and bell pepper with the cheese slices and cover the skillet so the cheese melts.
    2 to 3 cheese slice
  • Divide the mixture and stuff it in your warm buttery toasted rolls.
  • Squeeze some hot sauce or mustard sauce and serve immediately.
    hot sauce
    ketchup
    mustard sauce
    mayonnaise

Notes

Have a question or looking for more tips? Please refer to the content above the recipe card. It often contains valuable explanations, tips, and ideas to enhance your cooking experience.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 424.35kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.98g | Protein: 17.15g | Fat: 25.45g
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Recipe inspired and adapted from Laura's famous Peppers and Egg Sandwich.

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