The All Day Firecracker

Well, the Bleacher Bar's Sandwich Showdown was cancelled so it looks like I'll be finding another venue for the All Day Firecracker and the A-Rod Wiener.

For those who want a headstart, here is the Firecracker, with options.

Last June I arrived in Albuquerque in the evening but did not go out anywhere for food until almost 10 o'clock. I found a hippie bar whose kitchen was still open and serving food. Of course they were out of most stuff, it was late on Monday night. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, but they were out of turkey, and ham, and bacon (which was turkey bacon anyway). So I opted for green chilies instead, and green chilies are available on most items in New Mexico. That sandwich was fantastic and one of the most memorable I've ever had. So here you go, in honor of New Mexico, a colorful, hearty, and very spicy sandwich that is good any time of the day or night.

The All Day Firecracker:

2 eggs
Sliced Swiss or Monterrey Jack Cheese
Choice of Ham, Smoked Turkey, Bacon, or none at all
Onions
Red Pepper
Green chilies
Soft roll

Get some olive oil going in your skillet and put in the onions and red pepper. As those start to cook and get tender, take your sliced roll and put it over them to soak up the flavor. Once the bread has absorbed some of the oil from the vegetables, transfer it into a heated oven to crisp. Then move the onions/peppers to the side to clear space for the eggs. Drop those in, add some cracked pepper and sea salt. As the eggs are cooking, add in your green chilies. If you're adding meat, put that in along the side of the pan to warm (unless it's bacon, which you'll need to cook in a separate pan). Once the eggs are nearing the end zone, add your sliced cheese over the eggs, then take the meat, onions and peppers and pile them on top. Just as the cheese begins to melt, pull that roll out of the oven and place it on a plate. Bring your spatula under the eggs and place on the bun and serve.

This sandwich is very spicy based on the heat of the hot pepper you used. Green chilies can come pickled to be a bit milder, or if you really want to blast it, use a fresh Serrano or jalapeno pepper.

Pair with iced tea or very cold beer.

Enjoy!