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The Best Kimchi Breakfast Sandwich (A Quick & Easy Recipe)

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This is the best kimchi breakfast sandwich recipe because it’s incredibly flavorful, quick, and easy! Sautéed kimchi, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and a creamy gochujang aioli are grilled between buttery slices of bread for an unforgettable breakfast.

  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 1 sandwich 1x

Ingredients

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2 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or sourdough)

2 large eggs

1 tbsp milk

2 slices cheese (provolone, gouda, or American)

1/2 cup napa cabbage kimchi, drained and chopped

2 tbsp butter, divided

For the Gochujang Aioli:

3 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp gochujang

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Make the Gochujang Aioli: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, gochujang, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth. Set it aside.

2. Sauté the Kimchi: Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the kimchi and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the skillet.

3. Cook the Eggs: Whisk the eggs and milk with a pinch of salt. Melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in the skillet over low heat. Add the eggs and stir gently until soft and just set.

4. Assemble the Kimchi Breakfast Sandwich: Spread the aioli on one side of each bread slice. On one slice, layer a piece of cheese, the eggs, the sautéed kimchi, and the second piece of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, aioli-side down.

5. Grill the Kimchi Breakfast Sandwich: Butter the outside of the sandwich. Grill in the skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden-brown and the cheese is fully melted.

6. Serve Immediately: Slice in half and enjoy!

Notes

Bread is Key:** Use a sturdy bread like brioche or sourdough to prevent your kimchi breakfast sandwich from getting soggy.

Drain the Kimchi:** Squeeze out excess liquid from the kimchi before sautéing. This is crucial for a crispy, not watery, kimchi breakfast sandwich.

Control the Heat:** Grill the sandwich on medium-low heat. This allows the cheese to melt completely before the bread has a chance to burn.

  • Author: flavorfoodies
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Korean-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 595
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1380mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 455mg