The Breakfast Sandwich for one and all!
Yeah, 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 beginning of 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.
And whether we made them at home or picked them up from our local deli, we depended on these, many days a week. Starting out vegan was a breakfast challenge. Every part of this sandwich proved difficult to substitute but most especially the egg.
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 tofu scramble, and in particular, the seasoning for 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! We found this was the answer to our desire 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!
Bigly Big League Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce container extra firm organic tofu
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter or cooking oil
- 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons kala namak (black salt) optional- it gives a sulfur egg-like quality
- 6 english muffins, rolls, or another vegan bread choice
- 6 vegan sausage patties or vegan bacon strips like gimmie lean sausage, field roast maple sausages, or Lightlife fakin bacon tempeh
- 6 slices vegan cheese like follow your heart or chao brands
Instructions
- 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!