The Breakfast Sandwich for one and all!
Jump to RecipeYeah, I went there. But we’re not talking politics here. And whether you vote Blue or Red, or are still debating what word was used in the 2016 Presidential debate rhetoric, our Bigly Big League Breakfast Sandwich will hit a home run with everyone, no matter what you call it!
The Beginning of the Bigly Big League Breakfast Sandwich
So, the Breakfast Sandwich began with a wish to recreate one of our family’s favorite morning meals: the breakfast sandwich. Made with egg, cheese, and sausage (or bacon) on an english muffin ( or roll or toast), this was a staple of our get-up/get-moving start to the day.
Whether we made them at home or picked them up from our local deli, we depended on them many days a week. Starting out vegan was a breakfast challenge. Every part of this sandwich, especially the egg, proved difficult to substitute.
Gradually, we found vegan-friendly bread and english muffins, and then sausage, bacon, and even cheese. But eggs were the holdout. Eggs were the elusive holy grail.
Tofu Scramble built the bridge to the Sandwich
When we found a great recipe for seasoning a tofu scramble in the Gentle Chef’s book by Skye Michael Conroy, it was a game-changer.
We started making tofu scramble regularly, and it was good. Yet we still craved an easy, out-the-door version for our “get-it-to-go” lifestyle.
Alecia segued the seasoning into our version of what is now the Bigly Big League Breakfast Sandwich, and our search is over! This is the answer for the vegan equivalent of the deli version breakfast bacon, egg, and cheese (or sausage, egg, and cheese) sandwich. We believe you’ll like it too! So here’s a little pictorial view to get you out of bed and ready for breakfast!
Enjoy the Bigly Big League Breakfast Sandwich anytime, anywhere, for anyone! 🙂
(It’s always good before heading out to vote on election days, too! 😉 )
If you’re still hungry, how about a batch of Cheerful Cranberry Orange Muffins? No matter how the ballots add up, you can’t be sad with a Cheerful Cranberry Orange Muffin in hand!
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Bigly Big League Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
Method
- 1.- Drain tofu and press out excess moisture. 2.- mix together nutritional yeast, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, and kala namak (if using) 3.-Heat skillet with butter or oil on medium- medium/high 4.- Slice tofu block in half evenly. Then slice each half into 3 equal patties. 5.- place spice mixture into a shallow plate and dip the sides then back and front of the tofu patties into the mix to coat. 6.- When the skillet is hot, add coated tofu patties to the skillet and cook each side for about 5 minutes or until golden and browning a bit. (See photo) 7.- While "egg" patties are cooking, toast english muffins or rolls to your liking then add 1 slice of cheese to 1/2 of each muffin and return to the toaster oven or melt cheese briefly in the microwave or oven. 8.- When patties are done cooking, set them aside on a plate. 9.- In the skillet used for patties, cook up the sausages or bacon to your liking. 10.- Assemble sandwiches with egg patties, sausages (or bacon), and the cheese-topped english muffin or roll. ENJOY or wrap up and refrigerate for the week ahead!
