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Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich

Published: Mar 9, 2017 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 9, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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When I was in Grade 6 my parents asked me if I wanted to take Ukrainian dancing. For Ukrainians, there is a huge emphasis on celebrating our culture through both dance and food. I gave it some consideration, since I already had the food part covered. Ukrainian food is my comfort food. Yet, there doesn’t seem to be much in the way of breakfast fare. 

5 minute Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich - Foodmeanderings.com

And that’s why I came up with this recipe. This Ukrainian breakfast sandwich is one serving but it can be made for as many as you like! It’s the perfect quick breakfast idea; a 5 minute microwave egg sandwich that really delivers on that Ukrainian food fix! And in response to the dancing question, I told my parents I would only Ukrainian dance if I could do the boy dancing. 

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🍽 Equipment
  • 💭What to do with leftover dry curd cottage cheese 
  • 🌡️Storage
  • ⭐ REVIEWS
  • 🍳Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
  • 📋More Ukrainian Recipes!

Back then, I really had no desire to be what I thought was ‘flitting around in boring circles with a ring of flowers on my head’ like the girls did. But I loved the boy dancing. My Dad had shown me his moves several times and I’d also seen the professionals dance at the Ukrainian Festival in Dauphin. I thought it was really cool – the acrobatics were so amazing!

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Plus, it wasn’t like Ukrainian dancing was the in thing that all my friends were doing at the time. And being 12, the hot waves of adolescent humiliation were already beginning to surface over just about anything and everything. My parents had me playing the accordion from the age of 5; hadn’t there already been enough damage to my rep? So, if I was going to Ukrainian dance, it was going to be really cool!

When I finally got the answer I expected (no, I couldn't do the boy dancing), I turned them down.

As an accordion player plagued with a last name that contained nearly ½ the alphabet (that no one could even pronounce, ) I decided that if Ukrainian dancing wasn’t going to include really impressive acrobatics, I preferred to keep the Ukrainian stuff low-key; eating cabbage rolls and perogies at Baba’s house would suffice.

Unfortunately, I regretted that decision and longed to be a Ukrainian dancer my entire adult life. So when the opportunity presented itself five years ago, I started Ukrainian dancing. These days I fully embrace my Ukrainian heritage. Sadly, I was only able to dance for 2 years, due to time constraints. But it was such an amazing experience and I’m grateful I didn’t completely miss out on it.

Although both my kids are Ukrainian dancing right now, we also continue to celebrate our Ukrainian culture through our food.

kids in their Ukrainian dance costumes

🥘 Ingredients

And since I don’t have the time Baba did, I like to make easy Ukrainian food. My recipes are a little more time-saving than traditional Ukrainian dishes. This breakfast sandwich is made with a quick microwave poached egg and kielbasa, on a English muffin, with Ukrainian flavors like dill and horseradish. It's a quick and satisfying breakfast!

For this Ukrainian breakfast recipe, you'll need:

  • egg
  • dry cottage cheese (also known as Farmer's cheese)
  • dill
  • sour cream
  • Kielbasa/kubassa
  • mustard
  • horseradish
  • English muffin
  • tomato

*See recipe card for quantities

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 1 sandwich. However, you can adjusting the serving size on the recipe card to make as many servings as you'd like. Just click on the serving size (it's highlighted in blue) and select the number of servings you’d like and the quantities will adjust accordingly.

🍽 Equipment

You'll need a coffee mug and a microwave (affiliate link) to make this recipe. If you don't have a microwave, you can poach an egg the old-fashioned way on the stove top. 

Ukrainian breakfast sandwich, open-faced, on a white plate with a Ukrainian patterned vase in the background


💭What to do with leftover dry curd cottage cheese 

This sandwich is great if you are looking for leftover dry curd cottage cheese recipes because  it only uses 1 tbsp.  However, if you buy dry curd cottage cheese and need more recipe to use it in, here are a few more:

  • Ukrainian Style Eggs- Egg dinner recipe
  • Ukrainian Breakfast Hash
  • Perogy Zucchini Boats
  • Perogy Potato Salad
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🌡️Storage

  • If you want to make this Ukrainian breakfast in advance, you can make it the night before and place it in a sealed container in the fridge. If you leave it longer than overnight, the bun will get soggy. 
  • You can freeze it in a sealed container for up to 3 months. 
  • To reheat: microwave for 45 seconds.
  • Dry cottage cheese freezes really well for up to 3 months. I have actually kept it even longer than by putting the container into a freezer bag.

If you are looking for additional Ukrainian breakfast recipes, check out my Ukrainian Style Eggs and my Ukrainian Breakfast Hash (shown below)

This easy Ukrainian recipe uses home made hash browns that can be made with fresh or leftover baked potatoes, dill, Ukrainian sausage, dry cottage cheese and sauerkraut for an easy and quick breakfast that's the perfect brunch potluck idea.

 Oh and by the way, “Girl” Ukrainian dancing is a lot harder than it looks! Simply flitting around on stage in circles with flowers on their heads, they are not!

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Ukrainian Breakfast Egg Sandwich on a white plate with a Ukrainian print vase in the background
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🍳Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

This Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich is made with a quick microwave poached egg and kielbasa, on a English muffin, with Ukrainian flavors like dill and horseradish. It's a quick and satisfying Ukrainian breakfast!
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Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Keyword: breakfast sandwich, microwave, Ukrainian breakfast
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon dry cottage cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dill
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • ⅓ cup sliced Ukrainian kielbasa
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon horseradish
  • 1 whole wheat English muffin
  • 2 tomato slices
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Instructions

  • Toast English muffin.
  • Spray inside of a coffee mug with non stick cooking spray. Break egg into mug and add in dry cottage cheese and dill. Stir gently for a second and try not to break the yolk.
  • Put egg mixture into microwave for 30 – 40 seconds (with cover) or until egg is set. Gently loosen by running knife between inside of mug and egg.
  • Mix sour cream, horseradish and mustard together. Spread evenly on each side of the English muffin.
  • Top one side of the English muffin with sliced kubasa and gently slide the cooked egg out of the mug and on top kubasa.
  • Add sliced tomato. Top with other half of English muffin.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition Facts
🍳Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 1109mg48%
Potassium 537mg15%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 734IU15%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 219mg22%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 29g (45%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 221mg (74%) | Sodium: 1109mg (48%) | Potassium: 537mg (15%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 734IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 9mg (11%) | Calcium: 219mg (22%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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