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Tailgating Breakfast Sandwiches


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  • Author: Nicole Washington
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x

Description

Epic tailgating breakfast ideas for early game days. From breakfast sandwiches to portable spreads, fuel your pre-game party right!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 6 cups Hashbrown Potatoes, Cooked According To Package Instructions
  • 1 pound Bacon (cooked Over Medium Heat Until Crisply Then Drained On A Paper Towel)
  • 6 whole Eggs
  • 12 pieces Texas Toast
  • Butter Spread
  • 12 slices American Or Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Prep at Home (Before Your Tailgate):

  1. Cook the proteins and potatoes: Prepare bacon over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels. Cook hashbrown potatoes according to package instructions and set aside. These breakfast tailgate components can be made the night before your game day.
  2. Fry the eggs: Heat a griddle or large sauté pan over medium to medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Crack eggs onto the heated surface and cook sunny side up. Flip each egg and cook the other side until done to your preference for the perfect tailgate breakfast sandwich filling. Set aside to cool.
  3. Assemble your tailgate breakfast sandwiches: Spread butter evenly on one side of each Texas toast slice. On the non-buttered side of one slice, layer: 1 slice of cheese, 1 fried egg, 3-4 pieces of bacon, a generous portion of hashbrowns (about 1 cup), another slice of cheese, and top with a second piece of buttered bread (butter side facing out). Wrap each assembled breakfast sandwich tightly in aluminum foil. Repeat to make 6 sandwiches total.
  4. Store for transport: Place wrapped sandwiches in a cooler with ice packs until ready to head to your tailgating event.

At Your Tailgate (Game Day Morning):

  1. Grill the sandwiches: Preheat your tailgate grill to medium heat. Place the foil-wrapped breakfast sandwiches directly on the grill grates. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, flipping once, until the Texas toast is golden and toasty and the cheese is melted throughout. The foil keeps everything together and ensures even heating.
  2. Serve and enjoy: Carefully unwrap (the foil will be hot!) and serve these loaded tailgating breakfast sandwiches immediately. Perfect fuel for hours of game day celebrating!

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: These breakfast tailgate sandwiches can be assembled up to 24 hours before your tailgate and kept refrigerated.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: grilling, pan fry
  • Cuisine: American