Longanisa Breakfast Smashburger

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

Appears in
Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice: Filipino- and Cajun-Inspired Recipes for the Smoker and Grill

By Tony Ramirez

Published 2025

  • About

Longanisa is the sausage of choice in the Philippines and for good reason. It’s a unique blend of flavors that brings to mind chorizo, only a little sweeter and more complex. Filipinos use it in many ways (because the flavor never grows old), but one of the most popular is to make it the centerpiece of a breakfast sandwich—which is usually closer to a breakfast burger. I took my inspiration in this recipe from that idea, which is why I’ve included an egg and bacon. That said, there’s no rea