Description
Kickstart your day with this easy and delicious breakfast sandwich, perfect for both busy mornings and leisurely brunches. This recipe features fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and your choice of crispy bacon or savory sausage—all nestled between warm English muffins. With endless customization options, including fresh veggies and different cheeses, you can tailor this sandwich to suit your taste. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a satisfying meal that balances nutrition with flavor. Pair it with fresh fruit or crispy hash browns for a well-rounded breakfast that keeps you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices bacon or sausage patties
- 1 slice cheddar or American cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until blended; set aside.
- Cook the bacon or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat. Add butter if needed, then pour in the whisked eggs and scramble gently for 2-3 minutes until set but slightly soft.
- Place cheese on top of the scrambled eggs in the skillet; cover briefly until melted (about 1 minute).
- Lightly toast English muffin halves; assemble sandwiches with egg mixture and meat, then top with the other muffin half.
- Serve warm alongside fresh fruit or hash browns.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For added flavor, include fresh herbs like chives in your egg mixture. Experiment with different proteins such as turkey bacon or tofu for a vegetarian option. Assemble sandwiches ahead of time and reheat for quick breakfasts.