Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 large ripe tomato
• 2 leaves romaine lettuce
• 4 slices whole grain, sourdough or artisan bread
• ½ tablespoon butter (or olive oil for dairy free)
• 2 eggs
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper

Instructions

1. Make the smoky mayo: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, and smoked paprika. (Or substitute Special Sauce or Russian Dressing for Big Mac-style flavors.)
2. Prep the toppings: Slice the tomato into large slices and sprinkle with a little kosher salt. Tear the romaine leaves in half. Toast the bread. 
3. Fry the egg: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the eggs and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites are firm but the yolk is still runny (do not flip). 
4. Make the sandwich: To serve, top one bread slice with lettuce, tomato, a pinch of kosher salt, avocado, and egg. Slather the top slice of bread with smoky mayo and place it on top of the sandwich.