Skip to main content

Egg Sandwich with Bologna, Gherkin Mayo, and Crispy Onions

Image may contain Burger and Food
photo by Charles Masters

Chef Eli Kulp's upgrade on the classic egg sandwich, which he dubs The Hickory Town, is named after the historical handle for Lancaster, PA. You'll have extra gherkin mayo leftover—save it for your next sandwich.

Ingredients

2 servings

For the gherkin mayo:

1/2 cup mayonnaise, such as Hellman's
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
2 tablespoons minced gherkins
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the crispy onions: (or substitute canned fried onions, such as French's)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion rings
Vegetable oil

For the sandwich:

2 small Kaiser or ciabatta rolls or brioche buns, split
1 tablespoon butter
6 thin slices Lancaster county sweet beef bologna, kosher beef salami, or summer sausage
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large eggs
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
2 slices smoked white cheddar
Several dashes green hot sauce, such as Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce, to taste
  1. Make the gherkin mayo:

    Step 1

    Mix together all mayo ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.

  2. Fry the onions (if making):

    Step 2

    Fry the onions (if making): Season the flour with salt and pepper and toss the onions in the flour. Fill a small pot with oil to a depth of 1/2-inch and heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the onions, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Assemble the sandwich:

    Step 3

    Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the cut sides of the rolls or buns with butter, and toast in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown; set aside. Add the meat slices to the skillet and warm until slightly crisped, 2 to 3 minutes per side; set aside. Add oil to skillet and gently fry eggs over medium-low heat, until egg white has set but yolk is still soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Place the meat on the bottom bun, followed by the egg, cheese, crispy onions, and hot sauce, if using. Spread the top buns with 1 to 2 tablespoons gherkin mayo and close the sandwiches. Serve immediately.

Sign InorSubscribe
to leave a Rating or Review

How would you rate Egg Sandwich with Bologna, Gherkin Mayo, and Crispy Onions?

Leave a Review

  • I am a breakfast sandwich fiend, and I found this sandwich fussy, but also fun to make. It is kind of sweet, and I am a savory guy. The next time, I think I will switch to a good ham instead of the bologna. The egg needs to be over easy, not sunny side up, or it will squirt all over you. The rest of the sandwich works just fine.

    • vodkandtonic

    • Stroudsburg, PA

    • 10/31/2014

  • This was delicious! I really wanted to try all these flavors together

    • mikeleonard

    • NA

    • 10/10/2014

  • Absolutely delicious would definitely make again. Love the Mayo.

    • saltyprior

    • Alberta Canada

    • 7/16/2014

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Read More
Twice-Baked-Potato Casserole
Made by mashing roasted potatoes with all of the typical ingredients that go into a twice-baked potato, this Twice-Baked-Potato Casserole manages to capture all of the best parts of the beloved side dish in a format fit for a crowd.
The Ultimate Turkey Dinner Leftovers Soup
When you've got mashed potatoes, carrots, and roast turkey leftovers, it's easy to add a little cream and broth to make something entirely new.
Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwiches
Mornings on the go just got so much better with these Calabrian chile mayo–spiked egg and cheese sandwiches.
Crispy, Crunchy Chicken and Waffles
An herbaceous hot sauce buttermilk soak and cornstarch-flour dredge are the keys to this juicy, flavor-packed fried chicken.
One-Pot Chicken and Biscuits
This easy chicken and biscuits recipe is made with only one bowl and one skillet.
Cheddar and Herb Gougères
The best part about gougères is that the dough freezes incredibly well, so you can have these ready to bake for a tasty happy hour snack whenever you want.
Creamy Chimichurri Roast Chicken
This velvety chimichurri riff combines the sauce’s signature acidity and herbaceousness with yogurt’s mellow tang for a versatile two-in-one marinade and good-on-everything condiment.
Falafel-Spiced Turkey Burgers
莫莉叶的火鸡汉堡真的多汁,苏premely crispy, flavored like falafel, and browned in a skillet for ultimate ease.