Filipino-Style Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe
Savor a delicious Filipino-style breakfast sandwich featuring soft pan de sal rolls toasted with savory mayonnaise, layered with warm sliced asado or ham, melted queso de bola cheese, and a perfectly fried egg. This easy recipe blends traditional Filipino flavors with a comforting breakfast classic, perfect for a hearty morning meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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Sandwich Components
- 4 pan de sal or other soft rolls such as bolillos, dinner rolls, or potato rolls
- Mayonnaise, enough to slather on rolls
- 4 slices queso de bola (or Edam cheese)
- Kosher salt, to taste
Meat
- 1/2 to 3/4 pound leftover sliced asado (see recipe), ham, or turkey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for frying eggs)
Instructions
- Toast the rolls: Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Slice the pan de sal rolls in half horizontally and generously spread mayonnaise on both cut sides. Place cut sides down on the heated pan and toast until golden brown and lightly crispy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. You may need to work in batches depending on pan size. Remove toasted rolls from the pan and set them aside.
- Prepare the meat: If using leftover asado, transfer it into a small saucepan and add enough sauce from the asado to bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat until heated through. If using ham or turkey instead, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the slices until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add more butter if needed and work in batches for even cooking.
- Fry the eggs: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook gently, allowing the whites to fully set while keeping yolks tender. Season with kosher salt to taste. Avoid flipping or breaking the yolks for a classic fried egg texture.
- Assemble the sandwiches: On the bottom half of each toasted roll, layer the warmed meat, then top with a slice of queso de bola cheese and one fried egg. Cap with the top bun. Repeat for all sandwiches.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy these hearty Filipino-style breakfast sandwiches hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute pan de sal with any soft dinner rolls or bolillos.
- If asado is not available, ham or turkey slices offer a tasty alternative.
- Queso de bola provides a distinctive flavor; Edam cheese is a good substitute.
- To keep the sandwich warm, assemble right before serving.
- For an extra touch, consider adding a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce or ketchup.
Keywords: Filipino breakfast sandwich, pan de sal sandwich, asado sandwich, fried egg sandwich, queso de bola sandwich
