Spicy Italian Turkey Breakfast Sandwich – A Southern Twist
If you love the bold flavors of Italian deli meats but crave something with a bit of Southern heat, this Spicy Italian Turkey Breakfast Sandwich is the perfect solution! With layers of smoked deli turkey, fiery ghost pepper cheese, crispy pepperoni, and a fried egg, all topped off with a homemade spicy garlic mayo, this sandwich brings together the best of both worlds: Italian classics and Southern spice.
Why You’ll Love This Sandwich
This breakfast sandwich is a flavor-packed morning treat that’s easy to prepare in minutes. It has the smoky richness of deli turkey, the heat from ghost pepper cheese and hot sauce, and the savory crunch of pepperoni, all served on warm toasted Italian bread. The spicy garlic mayo is the secret sauce that pulls everything together, giving each bite an extra kick that will wake up your taste buds.
The Southern Twist
Traditional Italian sandwiches are all about cured meats, cheese, and crusty bread. But here in the South, we know how to spice things up. Adding ghost pepper cheese and a fiery garlic mayo takes this sandwich to a new level, making it a breakfast you won’t soon forget. The best part? You can easily make this sandwich for busy mornings or brunch with friends.
Customizable and Simple
This sandwich is super easy to customize. Not a fan of too much heat? Swap out the ghost pepper cheese for a milder option. Want to go the extra mile? Add some sautéed veggies like onions or bell peppers for even more flavor.
Spicy Italian Turkey Breakfast Sandwich – A Southern Twist
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan or skillet
- 1 large griddle for toasting the bread
Ingredients
- 4 large slices of smoked deli turkey (1 per sandwich)
- 16 large sandwich-sized pepperoni slices (4 per sandwich)
- 8 slices of ghost pepper deli cheese (2 per sandwich)
- 8 fried eggs (2 per sandwich)
- 1 Italian bread loaf (sliced thick for sandwiches, then halved)
- 1 cup real mayo
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- Butter or oil for toasting the bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Garlic Mayo:In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of real mayo, 2 tbsp minced garlic, and 2 tbsp hot sauce. Set aside.
- Toast the Italian Bread:Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little butter or oil. Slice the Italian bread into large sandwich slices, then cut each slice in half. Toast the bread in the skillet until golden and crispy on both sides. Set aside.
- Fry the Eggs:In the same skillet, fry 8 eggs (2 per sandwich) to your desired doneness. Just before they finish cooking, add 2 slices of ghost pepper cheese on top of each egg to melt. Remove the eggs and cheese from the skillet when the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Assemble the Sandwiches:On the bottom slice of each toasted bread, layer 1 large slice of smoked deli turkey. Next, place the cheesy eggs on top of the turkey, followed by 4 slices of pepperoni.
- Spread the Mayo:Spread a generous layer of the spicy garlic mayo on the top slice of bread.
- Finish the Sandwich:Close the sandwich and serve warm. Enjoy the spicy, smoky flavors of this Italian-inspired Southern breakfast sandwich!
