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.
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!