Breakfast sandwich facts for kids
A breakfast sandwich on sourdough bread
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| Type | Sandwich |
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| Place of origin | United States |
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A breakfast sandwich is a yummy sandwich made with foods usually eaten for breakfast. Think eggs, bacon, or sausage! You can find them at fast food places, delis, or even make them yourself at home. Some popular kinds are bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches. They are a quick and tasty way to start your day!
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What is a Breakfast Sandwich?
Breakfast sandwiches are usually made with breakfast meats like bacon or sausage. They also often include eggs and cheese. These ingredients are put between different kinds of bread.
For a long time, these sandwiches were mostly special to certain areas. But then, fast food restaurants started serving breakfast. They found that common breakfast breads, like biscuits and English muffins, were just the right size. They fit perfectly with their hamburger buns. This made breakfast sandwiches easy to sell.
These sandwiches were also great for drive-throughs. People could quickly grab a hot meal on the go. Now, you can find breakfast sandwiches in many convenience stores too.
The Story of Breakfast Sandwiches
The foods used in breakfast sandwiches have been around for hundreds of years. People in English-speaking countries have eaten eggs, cheese, and meat for breakfast for a very long time. But putting them all together in a sandwich became popular in the United States in the 1800s.
After the American Civil War, breakfast sandwiches became even more common. Pioneers moving west loved them because they were easy to eat. The first known recipe for a "breakfast sandwich" was printed in an American cookbook in 1897.
Different Kinds of Bread for Breakfast Sandwiches
Many different types of bread are used to make breakfast sandwiches. Here are some popular ones:
Hard Roll Sandwiches
- The hard roll is a traditional choice in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
- It's thought to be one of the first breakfast sandwiches in the U.S.
- It usually has a hard roll, eggs, cheese, and sausage, bacon, or ham.
- In New Jersey, a popular one is the "Jersey breakfast." It has pork roll, egg, and cheese on a hard roll.
Biscuit Sandwiches
- A biscuit sandwich uses a large biscuit, cut in half.
- Meat, cheese, or eggs are placed inside.
- Popular fillings include sausage, bacon, tomato, and country ham.
- Fast food places sometimes put fried chicken fillets on biscuits.
- Scrambled eggs or American cheese are often added too.
Bagel Sandwiches
- Bagels are popular in communities with German and Jewish backgrounds.
- So, bagel sandwiches often have foods popular in these groups.
- Deli meats, Canadian bacon, smoked fish, and cream cheese are common fillings.
English Muffin Sandwiches
- These usually have egg and cheese with breakfast sausage or ham.
- You can often find them at fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Starbucks.
Toast Sandwiches
- Toasted bread is one of the oldest forms of breakfast sandwich in America.
- It's very similar to the original idea of a sandwich.
- While many things can be served on toast, eggs and bacon are most linked to breakfast.
Specialty Bread Sandwiches
- Some restaurant chains use unique breads for their breakfast sandwiches.
- Burger King uses a croissant for its Croissan'Wich.
- McDonald's has the McGriddles, which uses maple-flavored pancakes instead of bread.
- Dunkin' Donuts offers a waffle sandwich, similar to the McGriddles.
- These special sandwiches can be found at fast food places around the world.
- Some brands also make breakfast sandwiches using pita bread.
See also
In Spanish: Sándwich de desayuno para niños
