It’s one of the all-time iconic great British snacks and now ham, egg and chips is being made into a supermarket sandwich treat.
The classic is part of a new Tesco range highlighting global cuisine and represents one of the most famous British staples.
The twist on the British favourite, which is part of the Tesco Clubcard Meal Deal, features beechwood smoked ham layered with egg mayonnaise, salt and vinegar string fries, and tomato ketchup on soft white bread.
Tesco food developer and sandwich creator Sarah Byer said:
“We think the ham, egg and chips sandwich could go on to become a breakfast classic especially for those who need to grab a bite while on the go.
“We know how well loved the chip butty is with the nation, plus we have seen a massive surge of people admitting their guilty pleasure of a crisp sandwich on social media, combined with British pub favourite ham, egg and chips.
“The mini salt and vinegar fries, gives a crunch to the Beechwood smoked ham and chunky, rich, egg mayonnaise.”
Tesco says that although the sandwich is a limited edition, if it proves to be popular it will be made a permanent addition.
It’s not the first time that Tesco has produced unusual sandwiches.
Other the years the supermarket has produced:
- A lasagne sandwich
- A paella sandwich
- A ‘Singing Sandwich’ for the 2006 World Cup which played the ‘Ole Ole Ole Ole’ football chant when the packaging was opened
- The UK’s first ever commercially made sweet banana and chocolate sarnie
- The Tesco beechwood ham, egg and chips sandwich will cost £3 and will available in all of its stores.
Other sandwiches in the new global cuisine range, which are all part of the Tesco Clubcard Meal Deal, are as follows:
- Asian-inspired Miso Chicken and Pickled Slaw
- Mexican Style Chicken Tinga
- Finest Pulled Teriyaki Chicken and Spicy Srircha Aioli
- Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Wrap
- Chicken Ranch Wrap
- Korean Inspired Spicy Gochujang Chicken Sub
Some important dates in the history of the sandwich.
1762 – The sandwich was officially created and given its name in London by John Montague, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich.
The Earl asked for bread, cheese and meat to be brought to his table in a gambling club so he could continue playing cards without leaving the premises.
1827 – The snack makes it to America after English cook Elisabeth Leslie writes a book over there including a recipe for ham sandwiches as a main dish.
1900 – Sliced bread is created by commercial bakeries and sandwiches began to be known across the world.
Source: Tesco
