8 Egg Sandwiches That Aren’t Just For Breakfast

Stacked pork roll halved. — Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

I am to eggs as Oprah is to bread—I absolutely love them. I could eat eggs almost everyday without getting tired of them, never mind my cholesterol. Eggs offer endless applications for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. They’re easy to make and there’s something for everyone. Fried! Scrambled! Boiled! Talk about a reliable and versatile pal. There are very few dishes that can’t find improvement with the addition of an egg. But egg sandwiches? Without a doubt the best way to consume them. Whether you’re looking for a filling meal or in need of a hangover remedy, these egg sandwiches are just the thing to satisfy your needs. And despite their losses in this year’s Starch Madness tournament, we still love them just the same!

Egg and Pâté Bánh Mì

Overhead view of Egg and Pate Banh Mi — Serious Eats / Vy Tran

A bánh mì can be made multiple ways, but with homemade chicken pâté, garlicky aioli, and a savory omelette? Say less.

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

Salty, rich, gooey, crispy. A good BEC is deeply satisfying—a welcome cure for everything from a hangover to heartbreak.

Pan Bagnat (Niçoise Tuna and Tomato Sandwich

Side view of pan bagnat — Serious Eats / Jordan Provost

A Niçoise salad, but make it a sandwich.

Hong Kong-Style Spam and Egg Sandwich

Side view of HK style spam and egg — Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

A pile of velvety scrambled eggs and savory Spam between two slices of toasted white bread—this Hong-Kong classic delights in every way.

Roti John (Malaysian Griddled Omelette Sandwich)

Side view of stack of roti johns — Serious Eats / Michelle Yip

Who is John? Doesn’t matter when his sandwich is this savory Malaysian delight loaded with a curry-beef omelette and stuffed with the toppings of your choice.

The Best Egg Salad Sandwich

An egg salad sandwich, cut in half, with the two halves stacked on top of each other. The sandwich contains egg salad, butter lettuce, and thinly sliced radishes. — Serious Eats / Eric Kleinberg

A good egg salad sandwich needs nothing more than perfectly cooked eggs, a touch of acidity, and crunch.

Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini)

Drippy, messy, and shamelessly moist and flavorful.

5-Ingredient Pork Roll (AKA Taylor Ham)

Is it the best regional sandwich? Depends on who you ask. But does it have the perfect combination of bread, protein, and cheese? Without a doubt, yes!