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Breakfast Sandwiches with Chile-Fennel Sausage Patties

By Dennis Prescott
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The first moment you dive into a homemade breakfast sandwich marks the last time you’ll crave a McAnything. The sense of accomplishment in making something so quick and delicious will have you loving on scratch-made everything. This sandwich combines the classic combo of pork and fennel, some heat from the red pepper flakes, and a gorgeous golden sunny-side-up egg. Perfect with English Muffins and a giant cup of joe.

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