Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (2024)

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A Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich is a thick slab of Lebanon Bologna, aged cheddar cheese, and a fried egg served on toasted wheat bread that has been slathered with dill mayonnaise – a tasty family favorite and quick recipe that takes less than 10 minutes!

Making this amazing breakfast sandwich is so simple that this might be less of a recipe and more of a sandwich idea instead! Anyway, if you can fry and egg and drop some toast, you can make this awesome dish.

I love it because it doesn’t have any greasy cleanup and it’s a nice change from the usual breakfast meats. I’m just sayin, if you have never tried Lebanon Bologna, you have been missing out! Seriously. It is made out beef, lightly spiced and is like a semi-dry salami. A good substitute if you have trouble finding it is Sweet German Bologna. For a delicious meatless breakfast sandwich, you might want to try aCheesy Egg Sandwich with Smoked Scallion Sauce.

In case you were wondering, the sandwich is named after my state. Ohio is called the Buckeye State and if you live here, you are a Buckeye. Plain and simple. That’s just how we roll!

Without further delay, let’s get to the recipe. This is what you will need to make 4 (four) these hearty Buckeye Breakfast Sandwiches –

8 slices whole wheat bread
4 large eggs
4 thick slices Lebanon Bologna
4 slices aged cheddar cheese
1/4 cup good mayonnaise
1 tsp fresh dill
salt and pepper to taste

Get started by making the dill mayonnaise. Just measure out the mayo and stir the dill in. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to let the flavors blend.

Next, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high until hot. Place the bologna slices in the pan and fry until the bologna starts to crisp at the edges and is heated thru. Using a spatula, remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.

In the same skillet over medium heat, add the eggs being careful not to break the yolks. Salt and pepper to taste, cover and cook sunny side up until the whites are firm, but the yolk is still soft, about 4 minutes. While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread. When toasted, spread 4 slices of toast with dill mayonnaise. These will be the top of the sandwiches.

When the eggs are nearly done, place a slice of cheese on each egg, turn off the heat and replace the cover to allow the cheese to melt.

Build each sandwich by layering the toast, bologna, egg and cheese. Top with second slice of toast that has been spread with dill mayonnaise. Slice in half to break the yolk. Enjoy!

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A Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich is a thick slab of Lebanon Bologna, aged cheddar cheese, and a fried egg served on toasted wheat bread that has been slathered with dill mayonnaise – a tasty family favorite and quick recipe that takes less than 10 minutes!

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Prep Time :5 minutes minutes

Cook Time :10 minutes minutes

Total Time :15 minutes minutes

Servings :4

Calories :444

Course :Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces wheat bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 thick slices Lebanon Bologna
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp dill
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Start by making the dill mayonnaise. Stir the dill into the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to let the flavors blend.

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high until hot. Place the bologna slices in the pan and fry until the bologna starts to crisp at the edges and is heated thru. Remove from the skillet.

  • In the skillet over medium heat, add the eggs being careful not to break the yolks. Salt and pepper to taste, cover and cook sunny side up until the whites are firm, but the yolk is still soft, about 4 minutes.

  • While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread. When toasted, spread 4 slices of toast with dill mayonnaise. These will be the top of the sandwiches.

  • When the eggs are nearly done, place a slice of cheese on each egg, turn off the heat and replace the cover to allow the cheese to melt and the eggs to finish cooking.

  • Build each sandwich by layering the toast, bologna, egg and cheese. Top with second slice of toast that has been spread with dill mayonnaise. Slice in half to break the yolk. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

444

% Daily Value*

Saturated Fat

10

g

63

%

Cholesterol

247

mg

82

%

Sodium

607

mg

26

%

Potassium

202

mg

6

%

Carbohydrates

32

g

11

%

Fiber

4

g

17

%

Protein

20

g

40

%

Vitamin A

590

IU

12

%

Calcium

245

mg

25

%

Iron

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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8 Comments

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    Christine Mello

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    Hi Bryan, I glad you liked it! That bologna and egg combo is so delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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    Bryan

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    Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (8)
    This was SO AMAZING. I grew up in the East, and this reminded me of something I would have eaten in Pittsburgh. So so so good.

  3. Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (9)

    Christine Mello

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    Hi Susan, thanks for the comment and rating! As a houseful of OSU alumni, we love this simple sandwich to get ready for OSU football…keeps you filled up until half-time! I’m so glad you liked it?! Go Bucks!

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    Susan Kanak

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    Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (11)
    We made this sandwich today to celebrate OSU’s 2021 home opener against the Oregon Ducks.
    As promised, the sandwich was easy to put together and tasty. My husband, a Ohio native, loves Lebanon bologna.
    Thanks for the recipe.
    Go Buckeyes.

  5. Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (12)

    Christine Mello

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    Hi Cristina, to answer your question…yes, this sandwich is my creation. Even though Lebanon Bologna originated in Pennsylvania with the Pennsylvania Dutch, and is a Penn State tailgating favorite, it’s very popular in Ohio. It’s found locally in the many Amish markets and restaurants operating in Ohio, and is stocked in larger grocery stores. While tailgating food favorites are as diverse as the fans, this is our pick for any OSU Buckeye game day breakfast. I hope that helps?.

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    Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (14)
    Hello from California. I am making this sandwich to showcase a brand of Tillamook aged cheese we carry. I was wondering if this sandwich is your creation, or a common breakfast sandwich in Ohio. I seem to have researched a sweet Lebanon bologna and looked at recipes on the website in which think they mentioned this sandwich as being a tailgate favorite for a particular college? Educate a Westerner here… lol Thank you.

  7. Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (15)

    This looks delicious–it’s big enough to be my breakfast, lunch, and dinner:). Great to co-host with you at Wonderful Wednesday #OMHGWW.

  8. Buckeye Breakfast Sandwich Recipe – Must Love Home (16)

    Pinned to my breakfast board.

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FAQs

Can you freeze homemade breakfast sandwiches? ›

Wrap the sandwiches for freezing: Wrap each sandwich in a square of aluminum foil. Use a permanent marker to write the contents and date on the sandwich. Put all the sandwiches in a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Is mustard good on egg sandwiches? ›

Spread the mustard on one or both sides of the bun and place the egg between them. Makes a nice snack or light lunch with some raw veggies or salad on the side.

What sandwich ingredient should not be frozen? ›

Some common sandwich fillings that DO NOT freeze well include: Hard-cooked egg whites (freezing toughens them). Jelly or jam (soaks into bread and makes it soggy). Tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, onions, etc.

How do you keep frozen breakfast sandwiches from getting soggy? ›

How do you keep frozen breakfast sandwiches from getting soggy? To keep freezer breakfast sandwiches fresh and crispy, be sure to wrap each sandwich individually with parchment paper or aluminum foil before storing them in a freezer bag.

Why do people put ketchup on eggs? ›

Those individuals who put ketchup on their eggs feel that the saltiness and sweetness of ketchup, along with its tomato-ey acidity, adds a complimentary flavor kick to the richness of eggs (usually scrambled).

What is the best condiment for egg sandwiches? ›

About Egg Sandwich

For this recipe you will need some boiled eggs, your favorite sandwich spread and some fresh salad veggies and herbs. Mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, cheese spread, chutney or even pesto will work great as a sandwich spread.

Can I freeze bacon and egg sandwiches? ›

Fill each English muffin with 1 egg, 1 slice Cheddar cheese and 2 slices Canadian bacon. Wrap each tightly with plastic wrap. Store in freezer up to 2 months, or in the fridge up to 1 week. To reheat, remove from plastic wrap, and cover with paper towel.

How do you freeze sandwiches without getting soggy? ›

Keep mayonnaise and dressings to a minimum (it's healthier too). A thin spread of butter creates a barrier that stops sandwiches from going soggy. Wrap snuggly in foil before freezing and label with a permanent marker.

Can you freeze scrambled eggs? ›

You can also freeze scrambled eggs after they have been cooked. This is a good way to meal prep for the week and to use in dishes like ham fried rice, or for a quick breakfast. They freeze well and taste really good. Let the cooked scrambled eggs cool completely.

Can you pre make sandwiches and freeze them? ›

If you plan to store them for more than three days, freeze them. Sandwiches made with hearty ingredients like hard cheeses and deli meats are perfect candidates for freezing, but ones made with more delicate ingredients (such as soft cheeses) are not the best bet.

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