In this Toasty Breakfast Panini, we are making Eggland’s Best Eggs the star! With a supporting cast of crispy prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, and fontina cheese melted between two warm buttery slices of toasted ciabatta, this meal is sure to be a hit!
Today’s post is in partnership with Eggland’s Best, Martha Stewart Living and Health. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make Ciao Chow Bambina possible.
Toasty Breakfast Panini – the sandwich of my dreams…
What is the stuff of your dreams?
Visits to magical mountaintop towns? Strolls down sun-drenched beaches with the sweet fragrance of plumeria tucked behind your ear? Maybe it’s crossing the finish line of your first big race, or meeting your favorite author! Dreamy dreams. All of them! I have them, too!
But my dreamiest dream?
Italian-inspired egg sandwiches. Panini stacked as far and wide as the eye can see.
Toasty Breakfast Panini.
And not just any panini… And not just any egg…
We’re talking Eggland’s Best eggs!
Why Eggland’s Best?
- Eggland’s Best is committed to producing the most nutritious egg, which is also the finest, freshest, and most delicious egg. (I can get behind that!)
- From their unique hen feed and strict quality standards, they conduct more than 200,000 quality tests each year to deliver a nutritionally superior egg. (Nothing better!)
- With their network of USDA-inspected local farms all over the United States, we can be confident that a classic, organic or cage-free egg with the EB stamp on the shell is a quality egg that delivers farm-fresh taste every time!
- Eggland’s Best are the country’s #1 egg!
Who can resist a sandwich that is layered with such pleasing savory ingredients?
Ingredients that include:
- fluffy fontina scrambled eggs made with Eggland’s Best Classic Eggs
- chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- crispy fried prosciutto
- caramelized onions
- fresh & peppery baby arugula
- toasted ciabatta, spread with homemade Parmesan butter
Crispy toasted ciabatta and fluffy fontina eggs, enveloped in rich Italian flavors? It doesn’t get any better than this, my friends!
Eggland’s Best is passionate about providing the highest quality egg; and their website, Egglandsbest.com, offers a plethora of nutritional facts, products, and an array of delicious recipes! Check it out!
If you decide to give this Toasty Breakfast Panini a whirl – I’d love your feedback and photos! Tag @ciaochowbambina on Instagram, or share to my Pinterest and Facebook page!
Buon Appetito!
PrintToasty Breakfast Panini with Eggland’s Best
- Yield: 2 panini 1x
Description
In this Toasty Breakfast Panini, we are making Eggland’s Best Classic Eggs the star!
Ingredients
Scrambled Eggs w/ Fontina
2 Tbs. butter
4 Tbs. shredded fontina cheese
1/4 tsp. butter
Caramelized Onions
1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
4 – 6 large slices of prosciutto
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
baby arugula
salt and pepper to taste
4 thick cut slices ciabatta
4 Tbs. softened butter
2 Tbs. shredded Parmesan
Instructions
For the scrambled eggs: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the Eggland’s Best eggs, folding them consistently to avoid sticking, until large curds form and mixture is mostly set (but still soft) before adding the shredded fontina. Continue cooking for about 30 seconds or until cheese is melty. Set aside.
For the caramelized onions: Place olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until butter melts. Add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Add the salt and sugar. Continue to cook and stir until onions are soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
Crispy prosciutto: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Place prosciutto in pan and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping half-way through, until crispy. Set aside.
Parmesan Butter: Combine softened butter with shredded Parmesan.
Spread one side of each slice of bread with 1 Tbsp. Parmesan butter.
To build sandwiches: Spread 2 Tbsp. chopped sun-dried tomato on bottom 2 slices. Next, add two to three slices of crispy prosciutto. Top with fluffy eggs, salt and pepper, caramelized onion and arugula. Cover with top piece of bread then place in a panini maker set to 375 F.
Grill until panini is crispy and golden.
Gavin Rogers says
Could you freeze these without arugula?
Annie says
Good question…though there are a number of sandwiches that do freeze well, I don’t think this is one of them. Though I haven’t tried it, I would say eggs aren’t ideal for freezing. If you do try it – I’d love to know if it worked. Have a nice day!
Kelly | Foodtasia says
Annie, these breakfast panini look fantastic! These would definitely get the kids hopping out of bed early in the morning! So cool that Eggland’s Best does over 200,000 tests a year! That’s a lot of eggs! I always use Eggland’s Best – and it’s good to know how seriously they take quality.
Annie says
Yep – we all come running when panini is on the morning menu!! Thanks, friend!
Jeff the Chef says
With such a great looking in gredients, this has to be good.
Annie says
Good fresh ingredients all toasty and delicious! Thanks, Jeff!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
What a good looking breakfast sandwich, Annie! This would be a delicious treat any time of day – even for dinner. Anything toasted is my favorite – but this has so much great flavor! Well done!
Annie says
I couldn’t agree more! Anything toasted is hard to pass up! Thanks, friend!
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says
What a delicious way to start the day!
I would love this, Annie – such a lovely combination! A good cup of coffee is all I would need in addition 🙂
Annie says
The perfect meal! Plenty of good coffee! 😉
Kevin says
Definitely drooling over these photos and making me hungry for breakfast! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Annie says
This is a keeper! Thanks, Kevin!!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
OMG Annie! These look incredible! What a treat for breakfast. I’m totally loving those caramelized onions! Such a fabulous ingredient list for one SUPER breakfast sandwich!
Annie says
Don’t caramelized onions just make you happy? Me too! Thanks, Mary Ann!
Gerlinde@Sunnycovechef says
What a delicious looking sandwich and I love the homemade Parmesan butter. Pinned!
Annie says
Wherever I can sneak a little Parm into my life, I do it! Thank you, Gerlinde!!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
Oh my gosh! What a great idea, Annie! I’m all in on egg paninis, but I’ve never had one… omg! This must change! SO delicious my dear!
Annie says
It must change!! Thanks, Traci!! Enjoy!
Milena says
Delicious all around! I love eggs beyond measure and your paninis and crostinis always hit the spot! Pinned.
Annie says
Oh yes – eggs and I have a lovely relationship too! Thanks, Milena! And thanks for the pin!!
Marissa says
I can not imagine a more delicious looking panini, Annie!! I’d gladly devour this for any meal of the day!!
Annie says
You and me both, friend! Thank you!!
Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl says
The homemade parmesan butter…WOW! Oh my gosh, Annie, this looks like the stuff of my dreams too! I love Egglands Best eggs – they’re super tasty. I want this breakfast panini for brunch please!!
Annie says
Coming right up! Thanks so much, Haylie!!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I’m swooning. Is there a more delicious breakfast anywhere? This looks amazing!
Annie says
I know – pancakes and French toast are great! But I’d take this sandwich any day of the week over anything else! Gimme the savory!! Thanks, Kelsie!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Eggs are one of my favourite foods and I enjoy a great breakfast sandwich morning, noon and night! This one is perfect. Loving all the flavour and texture you’ve added to this beautiful sandwich 🙂
Annie says
I totally agree! Morning, noon and night! We’re actually having breakfast for dinner tonight! Thanks, Jennifer!
Leanne says
Annie, this is the breakfast I want to be eating right now! Love a good breakfast sandwich, and this one looks loaded with all the good stuff, and so filling! Pinned and happy almost weekend!
Annie says
Is there anything better than a yummy breakfast sandwich when the craving hits?! Thank you, Leanne!!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Whoa!! Talk about a delicious sandwich! This is indeed a sandwich that one could dream about! Piled high with deliciousness and perfect for any meal of the day. This one is going on the menu SOON! Pinned! Have a lovely weekend, my friend! XOXO
Annie says
I thought you might like this one! 😉 Enjoy the panini, my friend! Thank you!! xoxo