Description
These Breakfast Sandwiches are made with fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and savory fillings like bacon, sausage, or ham, all tucked inside a warm biscuit, bagel, or English muffin. Great for busy mornings or make-ahead freezer meals!
Ingredients
For the Sandwiches:
- 4 English muffins (or bagels/biscuits)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar, American, or Swiss)
- 4 slices bacon (or sausage patties or ham)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- Sliced avocado
- Tomato slices
- Spinach or arugula
- Hot sauce or mayo
Instructions
- Cook bacon or sausage: In a skillet, cook bacon or sausage until browned and crispy. Set aside.
- Cook eggs: In the same skillet, melt butter and crack in eggs. Cook sunny-side up, over-easy, or scrambled, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toast bread: Toast English muffins or chosen bread until lightly golden.
- Assemble sandwiches: Layer cheese, egg, and bacon/sausage/ham onto each bread base. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Serve: Top with remaining bread half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Meal Prep: Assemble sandwiches, wrap in foil or parchment, and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in oven, air fryer, or microwave.
- Healthier swaps: Use whole-grain bread, turkey sausage, or egg whites.
- Vegetarian option: Skip the meat and load up with veggies like mushrooms, peppers, or spinach.
- Customizable: Try different breads like croissants, bagels, or sourdough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop + Assembled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 400 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 250mg
