BLT Fried Egg-And-Cheese Sandwich

Thomas Keller’s scrumptious recipe combines three of the world’s most popular sandwiches—bacon, lettuce and tomato; fried egg; and grilled cheese.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 sandwich

Ingredients

• 4  slices  thick bacon
• 2  slices monterey jack cheese
• 2  slices  rustic  white bread, thick slices, toasted and hot
• 1  tablespoon mayonnaise
• 4  slices tomatoes
• 2  leaves butter lettuce
• 1  teaspoon unsalted butter
• 1  large egg

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
2. Set the Monterey Jack slices on 1 piece of toast. Spread the mayonnaise on the other slice of toast, then top with the bacon, tomato and lettuce.
3. In a small, nonstick skillet, melt the butter. Add the egg and fry over moderate heat, turning once, until crisp around the edge, about 4 minutes; the yolk should still be runny. Slide the egg onto the lettuce; close the sandwich and eat right away.