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This Filipino-inspired longganisa breakfast sandwich is stacked with a juicy sausage patty, melty cheese, crispy hash brown, and a runny fried egg on a buttery brioche bun. It’s savory, crispy, and perfectly everything you’d want in a breakfast sandwich!
Ingredients and Substitutions
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Brioche bun: I love using brioche for their pillow-y and soft texture, allowing it to soak up all the juices from the patty and condiments. Feel free to also use pandesal or standard burger buns!
Hash brown: Feel free to use frozen hash browns for ease. You can either deep fry or air fry the hash browns until crisp, whichever you prefer.
Longganisa: These are red, savory-sweet Filipino sausages which you can purchase from most Filipino groceries in the frozen section. Be sure to let them thaw prior to using and removing it from the casing.
American cheese: You may also use any quick-melting cheese of your choice, such as cheddar or mozzarella.
Large eggs: I love using sunny-side up eggs for this sandwich (with crispy edges!) as the yolk gives the sandwich a juicy, rich finish.
Hot sauce, mayonnaise: What’s a sandwich without its condiments? I like using either Frank’s Red or Valentina for my hot sauce, and Kewpie mayonnaise.
Instructions
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Fry the hash brown until crisp and golden brown. Sprinkle on salt to season and let cool.
Butter a pan and toast the brioche buns.
Fry the eggs until crispy.
Fry the longganisa patty and melt the cheese on top.
Assemble the sandwich and wrap in parchment paper and foil.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is longganisa?
Longganisa is a Filipino sausage that comes in many regional varieties, with flavors ranging from sweet and garlicky to savory and tangy. You can typically find it frozen in most Filipino grocery stores.
What cheese goes best with a longganisa breakfast sandwich?
American or cheddar cheese works especially well with longganisa. American gives you the smoothest melt, while cheddar adds a sharper flavor that balances sweeter styles of longganisa.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. Cook the longganisa patties ahead and refrigerate them in an airtight container, then reheat and add the cheese before assembling. For the best texture, cook the egg and hash brown fresh so the yolk stays runny and the hash brown stays crisp! Alternatively, you may also pack the whole sandwich to-go wrapped in foil to keep it moist and warm for later eating.
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minutesThis Filipino-inspired longganisa breakfast sandwich is stacked with a juicy sausage patty, melty cheese, crispy hash brown, and a runny fried egg on a buttery brioche bun. It’s savory, crispy, and perfectly everything you’d want in a breakfast sandwich!
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Ingredients
Neutral oil, for frying
1 frozen hash brown
Kosher salt, as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 brioche bun, halved
2 large eggs
~0.4 pounds longganisa, removed from casing
3 slices American or Cheddar cheese
- Condiments
Mayonnaise (I like Kewpie)
Hot sauce (Frank’s or Valentina)
Directions
- Heat a medium pot with about 2 to 3 inches of oil over medium-high. Fry the hash browns until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack (you may also choose to air-fry this if you prefer). Sprinkle a generous amount of salt on top and let cool.
- In a separate non-stick pan, heat the butter over medium heat. Toast the brioche buns flat-side down until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add in the eggs, and fry until the whites are set and the edges are crisp (you may need to gently fold the eggs over to allow it to fit in the sandwich). Set aside.
- Shape the longganisa into a ball. Then, in the same pan over medium-high heat with any residual oil (or adding about a tablespoon or so as needed), press the longganisa patty firmly with a spatula. Fry the patty for about 5 minutes per side, flipping frequently until the longganisa is cooked-through and lightly charred on the outside. Just before removing from the heat, lay on the slices of cheese, cover with a lid, and let steam for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
- To assemble, spread a generous amount of mayonnaise onto the lower bun. Layer on the hash brown, longganisa patty, egg, hot sauce, and finish with the top bun. Serve immediately.
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