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Breakfast Sandwich on an English Muffin With Charred Red Onions, Herbs, and Cheddar

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crosssection of an egg sandwich on a whole grain English muffin with cooked red onions cheese and an herb sauce.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li

You may not mistake these jammy-crisp, slow-cooked onions for bacon, but they are truly exceptional as a stand-in, giving a huge blast of umami to create a truly satisfying breakfast sandwich.  

  

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