How to make an egg sandwich

My son does not like scrambled eggs very much.  He does, however, LOVE egg sandwiches.  In an effort to teach him how to make them himself (he is 1 month shy of 18), I had him take pictures of each step while I made the sandwiches.  I thought I would share them with all of you...

Step 1 (and this is the most important)...get everything you need to make the sandwiches.  This is true anytime you will be cooking, baking, etc.  If you watch cooking shows, they call it mise en place (everything in it's place).  You don't want your egg to burn while you are looking for the cheese.

 Step 2:  Put a frying pan over medium heat.  Then, add some butter or margarine of your choice.  You do not need very much...just enough to cover the pan.

Step 3:  Place buns of your choosing into the melted butter and allow the buns to toast (insert 17-year-old snickers about toasted buns).

 Step 4:  Once the buns are toasted, place them on a plate or napkin.  Since my son loves cheese as much as I love peanut butter (which is a borderline intervention-worthy problem), I add a slice of cheese to the bottom part of the bun now.  The heat from the toasting will help to melt the cheese a bit.

Step 5:  Now, you are ready to tackle the egg.  Don't panic!  It's easy.  Keep your pan over the medium heat.  You don't want your egg to burn.  Add a touch more butter/margarine.

Step 6:  Crack the egg and put it right in the middle of the butter puddle.  Let the egg cook until it's firm on the bottom and then use your butter knife to open the yolk.

Step 7:  Time to flip the egg.  Take your spatula and quickly slide it under the egg.  Lift the spatula and flip the egg.  It's OK if it's not perfect, it's going inside the bun.  Allow the egg to cook until the yolk is firm to your preference.  Add a slice of cheese to the top and allow to melt.

 

Step 8:  With the spatula, lift the egg/cheese combo onto your toasted buns and ENJOY!