$107 vs $11 Breakfast Sandwich: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Rise and shine! Pro chef Saul Montiel and home cook Onika are swapping recipes and hitting the kitchen to start the day off right with a breakfast sandwich. We provided Onika with all the ingredients necessary to make chef Saul’s over-the-top $107 sammy, sending only $11 worth of materials back the other direction. Could our home cook rise to the challenge or did chef Saul outshine his budget and deliver a winner with his "Croque Montiel?"
Rose is on Instagram at @rosemarytrout_foodscience
Keep up with Onika at @onikacomedy
Follow chef Saul on Instagram at @chefsaulmontiel
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[@ummesalma8451]

I feel like Saul had a backup plan to become a comedian if he even failed to become a chef.

[@keedersan2358]

I feel like he became both

[@DlRON]

Plot twist: the chef was the backup plan

[@Miranda98837]

10:34 🤎🤎🤌

[@Arbabfragrance]

Yes, it is

[@prats9211]

He can be both....coz he seems like an amazing chef.

[@krazykravingsph]

Is it just me who is extremely happy that they can now taste each other's food?

[@mnels5214]

It is so great! Missed that with COVID

[@rickeyrayrobinson]

I like when other people cook for me, if they know how.

[@timwsmith10]

This is such a big part of the show that I really missed. Glad they can do it again because looking at selfies of the food just ain't the same.

[@lesego5525]

nope you're not alone 😂

[@waikien]

Yea, the whole video call craziness at the end never sat right

[@CristinaC333]

I love chef Saul, he’s so humble. Love when he said he came to this country with hope and dreams. His personality is amazing!

[@vicjr.1813]

The two crucial ingredients to survive in a world full of ignorance

[@alaorilla9716]

" and here I am. Making millions" and then laughing at his own joke lol

[@gowonsorbitch7293]

@@alaorilla9716 he said “here I am making videos” not millions

[@whelanmmw]

The "hope and dream" thing made me tear up a lil bit . . . Ah immigrants have given so much to this country, the very best of which might be that sandwich. 👍😁

[@kunoichichica]

Saul and Onika are my new favorite pairing. Saul dropping the fork mic after tasting his and Onika's dishes was a highlight for me. Also, their little explosion fist bump?! ADORABLE. I will never NOT love Onika personifying her ingredients as well because you know that's where the love comes in, when you talking to your food lol

[@ElliotScottDating]

onika is such a good addition to the show She's funny and charismatic

[@TheSuperhoden]

You mean annoying*

[@mon6745]

And so pretty 😍

[@tictacman8316]

She's literally just being fun and enthusiastic

[@mon6745]

@@tictacman8316 literally- she makes people smile when the world is a bit tough... they both really made me.smile today

[@jalenedusei1732]

@@TheSuperhoden damn looking at your comments all you do is complain.

[@NoSweet4]

Saul's and Onika's energy combined at the end made me smile so wide

[@mechadoggy]

Especially when Saul called Onika a rockstar so Onika turned to the camera and whispered to us, “I’m a rockstar”

[@Arbabfragrance]

wow

[@zaynsprmcy6421]

honestly

[@Theevilrhino]

They were both so great!

[@audreyhogan8285]

You look like a Kpop star

[@davidroeder5548]

Saul: “This breakfast sandwich WAS going to be delicious but… you know…” Man is hilarious 💀😂

[@mstc5390]

I just love Onika's energy, she had me smiling from start to finish

[@SuvasisRout004]

I love Saul's energy. And on top of it his accent is just... Perfect.

[@Princess_Aurora]

Did he just say it’s never to early?

[@arlandmv4053]

Is he Mexican? Man I love Mexicans

[@emmahollis4717]

yesss

[@rayyanadeel299]

@@arlandmv4053 yes

[@thatdudedorian]

his accsent is amazing

[@Inday_Yawa]

"What's better than chees? More cheese!" and "It's never too early." are the words I will start to live by from now on.

[@tomf3150]

I'm french and I approve this comment !

[@Inday_Yawa]

@@tomf3150 as a non-french, I feel validated. 😅

[@smple4701]

Nikocado avocado approves 👍

[@lennyngrado6365]

Saul was given barely two slices of bread and some cheese and he came up with an amazing sandwich AND a dessert.

[@nitashajohnson4767]

Omg this was so cute. This is literally favorite chef. Everyone is nice. BUT he's so genuinely down to earth!!!!! Love it!

[@sabrinaortilano7659]

Oh my Saul... 'I came to this country with two things... Hope and Dreams. Here I am making videos.' Go chef!!! 👏🏽

[@Andrew.Mac0007]

The American Dream!

[@a14a17k]

I misheard him and thought he said "here I'm making millions" and I was like GOOD FOR YOU CHEF! WOO GO SAÚL GO

[@Miranda98837]

10:34 🤧💖

[@MrAranton]

Strictly speaking since the dreams are in plural that would be more than two things... But still GO CHEF!!!! 👏🏽

[@kuroinokitsune]

@@MrAranton ... do you know that he is not native English speaker right?

[@ldr9918]

Chef Saul KILLED this!! Shakshuka eggs on a croque madame with candied bacon? and that coffee dessert! His and Onika’s presence and charisma in the kitchen made me love this episode so much, can’t wait to see more of them!

[@ivonned32]

You said it p e r f e c t l y!

[@FlagCutie]

Yup! They are two of my favorites!

[@shadowdawnl6930]

YES YES YES!! I could not have said it better

[@ashulee92]

Onika's narration of the food is seriously amazing. Lol she is so funny

[@Lala_Fae]

As a brit, who has never had the experience of proper authentic Mexican cuisine, this chef.... I need to eat your food ASAP. Wowwww

[@yalikejas3232]

“you see them dancing? they’re dancing because they’re happy” OMG

[@Kaylee_eeee]

That was truly my favorite part

[@wehcd]

Saul making that coffee granita was the most unexpected thing. Props to him for trying to whip that half and half

[@audreyrenae28]

i picked this video because i’m in LOVE with chef Saul but I just fell even more in like with Onika😭😭 Their energies are just awesome

[@thebuggymancer4155]

Saúl did it again. That Croque Montiel with amazing Huevos Amantricianos was OMG. That's why he is my fav chef of all Epicurious

Muchas gracias ☺️ 😊😊😊😊

[@mon6745]

Saul cutting the edges off the bread off like he does for his kids 🥺🥺🥺

[@panjimartiandaru3081]

I'd love to be his kid 🥺 He likes like a warm, wholesome father

[@Camibug]

I came here to comment that! So wholesome!

[@ellenskyee911]

TEARSSSS😭😭🥺💕🧍🏾‍♀️

[@catyfaurie9446]

I love how the chefs never look down on the simple ingredients they are given, but takes it as a challenge to make the meal even better.

[@shannonceleste5557]

Well that’s kinda the point isn’t it 🤣

[@matthiasfoo1217]

even if thats what they actually think...nobody would be stupid enough to say that outloud for the entire internet to see

[@doraemon5990]

A chef looking down on simple ingredients isn't a real chef anyway xD

[@Dankonen]

Can this woman PLEASE give me a beginners course in cooking? I love her!!! 😭😭😭

[@BecauseIWannaComment]

I loved this! I liked that Saul actually used the ingredients he got instead of omitting/replacing ingredients for "better" alternatives like other chefs have done.

[@dariamorgendorffer4549]

Nobody: Chef Saul: *Fork drop*

[@Lichen8404]

I ADORE Onika's personality she is so proud of herself and I am HERE FOR IT

[@publia2.053]

She needs her own show.

[@whateveryouneed4858]

Yeah agreed, she's so funny!

[@candymi5639]

Yeah that confidence girl!! 😩 You go girll!

[@romualdobtw7893]

She was kinda annoying

[@acp620]

Right!! her attitude is so infectious...how can someone be so easily likeable?

[@betterthanwealth]

These two would be the bomb cooking show! I think their personalities would Work great together. I enjoyed watching this❤️

[@slax7991]

Best moment, "It's happening! I can see the light!" Pure joy while making whipped cream

[@faithparish6337]

"We do this in front of camera where 1000 people can see you"- sir your at 122k in less than a day. I love his humor !

[@jjba3571]

And a whole 1 million views in a few months

[@desertchannel7]

The cheese trick that Saul taught is actually really helpful. I'm glad he showed it to us in the Burrito video.

[@belalabusultan5911]

it is helpful, but it was done on this channel before, whether it's grilled cheese or burger, so long you can guess the right time when the cheese is going to stick to the bread, but is not burnt on the other side, it would be perfect.

[@carmenneumann9479]

I do it after seeing it months ago and am shocked how much fat the cheese solids swim in once melted. I use a paper towel to absorb the fat in pan.

[@belalabusultan5911]

@@carmenneumann9479 you shouldn't melt it, just make it gooey and sticky enough to stick to the bread.

[@desertchannel7]

@@carmenneumann9479 The way I did it the first time, I just watched step by step from the burrito video when Saul did it, and it worked out.

[@desertchannel7]

@@belalabusultan5911 Oh I never knew that this was done before. I just know he did it in the Burrito video.

[@benjaminsagan5861]

This might be the best yet! And I'm already a big fan of this series. Side note: I'm glad that the editors are now showing us a fuller picture of Onika, who is quite delightful. Until now, the '4 levels' videos have tended to show her being sassy and then ... cutting away. Knowing now that she almost always follows the sass with something self-deprecating or otherwise charming makes me really wish they'd let the camera roll a little longer before.

[@arraroha1736]

Such a fantastic combo! Their energy matches each other, please do more videos with them🥺🙏🏻 I love the way Onika talks to the ingredients and how Saul keep dropping the fork after tasting those sandwiches!

[@yusrahighborn9853]

I love how excited Saul is about his cooking

[@bhestonmusic]

I want to report you for spelling “excited” that way

[@yusrahighborn9853]

@@bhestonmusic Im sorryy! xD

[@SaMoaSix8Five]

These two go well together - would like to see more pairings of Onika and Chef Saul please :)

[@jhonellejohnson2492]

Me tooo!!! I love them both, I need to see them in more videos together😍😍

[@honeyb179]

I want more of this pairing... They're sooo hilarious, I just can't stop laughing 😂

[@elanblond7604]

Yessss finally a chef that doesn't use other ingredients from their kitchen. Saul is are savior.

[@anirbanchakraborty1464]

If I used the pro chefs ingredients and recipe to make my breakfast, by the time I finish it , it would be time for lunch

[@belalabusultan5911]

are you an amateur? I would finish it by breakfast.... of the next day :P

[@jhonellejohnson2492]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thanmaikorati7532]

@@belalabusultan5911 Same😆

[@shwetajadhav1850]

@@belalabusultan5911 🤣🤣👌

[@ShahDeAwesome]

Honestly Saul knocked it out of the park for this one. He used the same ingredients but made a complete different sandwich to a bacon egg and cheese with sliced tomato and coffee.

[@radianttadpole6363]

I love that Raul cuts the edges of the rolls off to please his daughters. ❤️

[@skzcoffeemachine]

This series actually makes a lotta sense. Continue doing this, pleaaaase!!! This allows the chef to be more creative with the techniques he learnt and the home cook is taught how to make new stuff and they learn techniques along the way. Win-win, for both parties, including those drooling at home.

[@lwmartinez]

You should make a video like this one, but where two chefs swap recipes! Like Saúl x Frank

[@carloromero5871]

Underrated comment

[@thatdudedorian]

YES

[@BS-pd9hk]

Chefs at this level don’t do recipes. They follow their heart and their creativity. maybe a better spin would be to trade ingredients and then both make their own version plus use the other chefs ingredients to make their own new version and see how they differ from each other.

[@babybluesigh]

oh my god i have been wanting a video like this for FOREVER

[@rowanmelton7643]

It might be good for a 1 off. I find the dynamic is so good though, because it gives the pros a chance to exercise their creativity, and it pushes the homecooks into new territory

[@andrewthezeppo]

Saul and Onika are both living rays of sunshine! And Rose is always a delight of course. Onika picking that sandwich up and taking a big ole bite was a whole mood.

[@firedragon2938]

I love Onika‘s energy, like go girl give us EVERYTHING

[@l7o6s5c4]

Saul is just the most educational and informative person ever. He says the things I’m thinking and wondering, and makes life so much better!!!!

[@MGD313]

What's better than Chef Saul? More Chef Saul!

[@johncena-bk3uc]

I really hope we can see a battle between Saul and Frank. That would be epic!

[@tomf3150]

SHOKUGEKI !

[@ivonned32]

I agree

[@nikitapatel2319]

Onika is so funny, they're both very charismatic people. Chef Saul is the winner of my heart

[@bdottdineroo2676]

Seeing Chef Sauls personality makes me believe there are still good people on this earth. The definition of a beautiful soul

[@izelarodriguez4532]

This guy needs a show just for himself !!! Grade A PERSONALITY. LOVED THIS ONE. BEST ONE IVE SEEN SO FAR

[@tofudesu4307]

"What's up with these eggs, Why are they green" omg i love her

[@jillianneckar]

Chef Saul is so kind watching him feels like a cosy hug

[@Silentgrace11]

Absolutely love Onika, but her not tucking in her fingers while she was chopping the tomatoes had me on my toes! 😱

[@Drcats69]

Love everything about her except her tomato cutting technique. I was terrified.

[@jaemintsmarktermelonbuns5779]

8:18 Chef Saul and his humor 😭😭

[@jennifers1977]

“Layers of love” you just know Saul’s food is amazing Nice job Onika!!! Loved watching you!

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

Saul in the evening be like: yeah it's time to start making breakfast

[@michellesamson4501]

Chef Saul made my day when he said, "Whats better than cheese? More cheese." So freaking true Chef

[@bibalavida]

they are both SO FUN to watch! Please more of this duo!

[@MrUwphotography]

Chef Saul is such a great addition to this series.

[@KLCOMBS13]

I love Onika, she’s so lively!! Saul I love you too!! Talking about he cuts the ends off for his daughters…adorable!

[@luiscaballa3075]

"What´s better than cheese? Even more cheese " I think I found my spirit animal

[@misscompassionate]

I love them. I feel like they both have such big personalities but it feels so authentic. I love it.

[@JW-be8wf]

Saul is the poster child for the American dream. We are forever better as a nation because of people like Saul.

[@ferretappreciator]

The American dream is fake and it would be an insult to anyone to become the poster child for that

[@martinpantoja2423]

@@ferretappreciator are you for reals? like serious serious?

[@martinbogdan1372]

@@martinpantoja2423 yes, he's fo real and he's right

[@martinpantoja2423]

@@martinbogdan1372 naw taliyah is most def not right lmao

[@martinbogdan1372]

@@martinpantoja2423 ok seppo

[@kimberlylondono6149]

I was really proud of Onika!! She did really well and never knew how to make arepas. I give her props 👏

[@arianagarcia9222]

Onika’s colorful descriptions and Sauls humor were a joy to watch . Love them both 💕

[@connorharwell9510]

"What's better than cheese? More cheese." Amen, brother. Amen

[@H0lyMoley]

I do love how this channel finds such likeable people for its videos. Both Onika and Saul were great this episode.

[@sakuragihana7495]

Onika's party metaphor for the sauce is hilarious and on point hhhh

[@noahsmommytn23]

The way she cooked his breakfast sandwich looked freaking Bomb!!!!!! I wanted a bite soooo bad. I bet it was sooo creamy from the avocado and that fried tomato sounded gooooood! Dammm I want a bite of that! The coffee ice cream was some talent right there it looked tasty and sweet! They both did a great job.

[@amara2579]

This is by far my favorite duo from this series, they’re both hilarious!

[@alannasilver1739]

chef saul needs his own tv show he's hilarious

[@mansfieldfamily5389]

This is by far the best video I’ve ever seen. Saul is one of the most creatively talented chefs I’ve ever heard of, they are both so charming and disarming and Onika is entertaining and amazing. They each made me laugh. and smile the whole video. Thanks for this gem, Epicurious!

[@shadowdawnl6930]

Saul is hands down my absolute favorite chef here on this channel. The man makes me laugh for real out load. He reminds me so much of my uncle cooking at 3am making tortillas and potato flautas. We didn't have that level of ingredients coming up in my hood but when you have a Hispanic kitchen full of simple ingredients, love and humor. Don't nothing lack in flavor baby!! Much respect much love brother

[@dragon_lion1738]

I love this chef. " You see it dancing ? " " It's because it is happy "

[@ThKiwi]

Saul and Onika! Two of my faves! Yay!

[@tadza3417]

i think price per serving would give more information for wiewers is there a possibility to add this into next videos? because the 107$ looked like 5 portions but the 11$ more like breakfast for one

[@badassowais3970]

And they’re not using like the entire ingredient either only some bacon, beer eggs

[@sarahbells]

Agreed. I think including both prices would be really informative

[@vincevvn]

Both prices would be drastically lower if they accounted for the amount you can make.

[@magedojo]

Yeah. A total ingredients cost, and also a cost per serving would be awesome.

[@emilyryan2062]

saul is the most pure wonderful and hilarious person that has ever existed

[@lildredre89]

Chef Saul is easily the funniest person on this channel. And he doesn't even have to try he's that good!!!

[@starlet5350]

The Duo we Need!

[@xuxellbaron6483]

When Saúl said "it's never too early" my Colombian heart felt that.

[@LOVESlCK]

He’s Venezuelan lol.

[@peppy619]

Onika, Daniel and Saul in one episode would be a great time

[@AquaAtia]

Saul and Onika’s energy is unmatched, nothing but positivity. Put a big smile on my face!

[@fennypatel3247]

I love Onika, she so full of life... I think we want her in the show more often ❤️ 🙂.....

[@giot8067]

So you’re telling me, a Venezuelan raised in Mexico, that you are mixing my two cultures to make this beauty? I’m in love 😍

[@jdrf119115637]

I like the mix of the cultures. But why sugar in the mix for the arepa? I'm crying over here.

[@giot8067]

@@jdrf119115637 i do agree that it is a bit extra but my dad will throw in a bit of sugar in the arepa masa even if the arepa is a savoury one.. he’ll also use milk instead of water 😂 He goes on in for fried sweet arepas 😂

[@jdrf119115637]

@@giot8067 yeah if your frying it 100%. But not for baked. Any way still glad to see the arepas shining

[@andresizarra2312]

Yes. If you put sugar in the dough you better be frying them man.

[@mateovicuna7640]

Why are you guys talking about arepas in english?? Let's discuss this as it's suposed to

[@krisnorbraten4143]

This is the BEST chef-home chef combo ever.

[@rosebolton9898]

Chef Saul is my absolute favorite! Someone give him his own show, he's a sweetheart and hilarious!

[@krazykravingsph]

Omg Onika's reaction to Rose 3:17 so funny. It's like "gurl I aint got time for that!"

[@AldoTorresblexaz]

I stopped everything I was doing as soon as I saw Saul on the thumbnail. Let's go!

[@raulfuerte5512]

Epicurious really has a nice lineup of all stars. Frank, Emily, Onika, Saul, the sweet grilled cheese guy, Lorenzo, the level 3 chef that puts rum in everything, Steven, John. And all the other chefs we have seen sometimes

[@VizualAbstract]

Absolutely the best dynamic ever. I would watch the hell of a show featuring them two. Thank you for this!

[@debjitbanerjee119]

I wonder at what time I would have to wake up in the morning to prepare Saul's sandwich

[@himemiya]

onika talking to the tomatoes and oil was so wholesome

[@sammyjo8109]

Onikas first reaction, WTH, is spot on! LOL I thought the same. Both did great.

[@BlayzeCiddy]

onika and saul are quickly becoming my new favs

[@markmcneill4144]

Thank you Chef Saul and Onika! You both make cooking fun and funny. 😃

[@MrJochiMorrison]

Onika and Saul are the perfect duo for this! They're both amazing!

[@mrsseasea]

Saul seems like he’s a bigger than life kinda guy. And a great chef.

[@jaro20031]

Grité de emoción cuando vi la harina pan y escuché AREPAS 🤤. Amoooooo💘

[@adrianneblack7747]

Saúl Is an international treasure: PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS!! Lovely dishes

[@reynapr4574]

i absolutely love Saul and onika! never get tired of watching them

[@shannonfauwkes9941]

Chef Saul and Onika worked wonders with these ingredients. I love watching dude take simple ingredients and make them into something extraordinary... Definitely useful for folks who cook for large numbers of people on a smaller budget.

[@lovestrong20]

The two of them together … BEST EVER!!