Fried sandwiches: crispy bread coated in egg with a generous garnish recept

Name: Fried sandwiches: crispy bread coated in egg with a generous garnish
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 slices of white bread (older, slightly stale); 4 eggs; 100 g hard cheese (e.g., Edam), grated or cut into thin slices; mustard to taste; 4–6 jarred pepper rings; 1 small cucumber (fresh), sliced; ½ red onion, sliced into thin half-moons; salt and freshly ground pepper; oil for frying

Easy to prepare
4 serving
22 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Do you remember the legendary „fried sandwiches“ you used to get after races or in the army? This simple recipe brings the real taste – crispy bread coated in an egg batter, complemented by cheese, spicy mustard, jarred pepper, cucumber and onion. Make it at home exactly as you remember it!

For 4 serving

Ingredients

8 slices of white bread (older, slightly stale)
4 eggs
100 g hard cheese (e.g., Edam), grated or cut into thin slices
mustard to taste
4–6 jarred pepper rings
1 small cucumber (fresh), sliced
½ red onion, sliced into thin half-moons
salt and freshly ground pepper
oil for frying

Preparation procedure

Preparing the bread Cut the older bread into thicker slices (approx. 1.5 cm). Lightly spread mustard on one side of each piece.
Cheese filling Place slices or grated cheese on the mustard-coated side of the bread. The cheese will help bind the coating during frying.
Vegetable topping Arrange a ring of jarred pepper, a slice of cucumber and a half-moon of onion on top of the cheese. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Assembling the sandwich Cover with the second slice of bread and press gently so the ingredients come together.
Coating In a deep plate beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat the sandwiches first in the beaten egg and then turn them so the egg gets all around.
Frying Heat enough oil in a pan. Fry the sandwiches on both sides until golden (about 2–3 minutes per side). Let the finished fried sandwiches drain for a moment on a paper towel.
Serving Serve immediately, while still warm, ideally with a salad or pickled vegetables.

Total preparation time

Preparation and topping: 10 minutes
Coating and frying: 10–12 minutes
Total: approx. 22 minutes

Conclusion

These classic fried sandwiches will transport your kitchen back to the days of race canteens and army camps. Simple preparation, minimal ingredients and a fabulous taste make this snack a popular retro experience you’ll happily repeat on every occasion.