Egg on a Roll, NYC Deli Style

Amounts and times written inside the steps are for the original quantity.

1. 01
   Toast each cut side of the roll until hot and crispy.
2. 02
   Butter each side of toasted roll with 2 Tablespoons sweet butter, using all 4 Tablespoons. Butter wall to wall.
3. 03
   Heat 1 small nut of butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and when foamy, crack eggs into it.
4. 04
   Cook eggs over easy, taking care not to break the yolks when you flip.
5. 05
   Remove pan from flame, drape cheese slice on top, and pass under broiler set to low for 20 seconds to melt the cheese and bring the bacon to life.
6. 06
   Season assertively with salt and pepper and slip into buttered Kaiser roll.

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