"Film buff foodies will never forget the "Spanglish" sandwich. When Adam Sandler needed an "ultimate sandwich" for "Spanglish" (2004), the "World's Greatest Sandwich" made its Hollywood debut. It's technically just a BLT with egg and cheese, but Chef Thomas Keller created this iconic bite for the movie, and the 3-in-1 sandwich has taken on a life of its own since hitting the big screen. In the film, Adam Sandler plays a lauded professional chef - and in one scene, his character creates "The World's Greatest Sandwich." The film team approached Keller and asked the real-life chef to create his idea of the ultimate sandwich for the movie, and the 3-in-1 was born. Keller also served as a food consultant for another gastronomic film, Pixar's "Ratatouille" (2007)."
"Keller's creation combines 3 classic sandwiches into one best-of beast: BLT meets fried egg sandwich meets classic grilled cheese. The sandwich comprises thick-sliced bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, butter lettuce, and a fried egg piled between toasted slices of thick rustic white bread smeared with mayo. The high moisture content of the Monterey Jack yields maximum gooey awesomeness, and the crunchy sturdiness of the butter lettuce provides a textural component that keeps every mouthful interesting. Any rustic country loaf or French-style loaf will get the job done, but in his interpretation of the Spanglish sandwich, YouTube foodie legend Binging With Babish bakes his homemade bread. Dealer's choice."
"Thomas Keller is the Michelin-starred chef behind the world-renowned French Laundry - a restaurant that fellow chef Anthony Bourdain practically worshipped. Bourdain is a big fan of Keller's culinary mastery, and said, "I understand there's a guy inside me who wants to lay in bed, smoke weed all day and watch cartoons and old movies. My whole life is a series of str"
Chef Thomas Keller designed the Spanglish sandwich for the 2004 film Spanglish, merging a BLT, fried-egg sandwich, and grilled cheese into a three-in-one. The sandwich layers thick-sliced bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, butter lettuce, and a fried egg between toasted thick rustic white bread spread with mayonnaise. Monterey Jack supplies gooey melt while butter lettuce adds crunch and structure. Any rustic country or French-style loaf will work; some cooks bake homemade bread for their version. Keller also consulted on Pixar's Ratatouille, and the sandwich earned admiration from culinary figures including Anthony Bourdain.
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