An English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich is perfect for weekend breakfasts, a meal on the go, or stocking up the freezer.
This delicious breakfast sandwich is filled with eggs, cheese and bacon, ham or a sausage patty. You could also leave the meat out and have a vegetarian breakfast sandwich.
Easy and Delicious English Muffin Sandwich
I love breakfast and I love making breakfast! However, sometimes we are very rushed in the mornings. These breakfast sandwiches are perfect for eating on the go!
When we need to get out the door quickly in the morning, I will often make a batch of these sandwiches, wrap them in foil and hand them to the kids on the way out the door.
These egg sandwiches can also be made the night before and then heated in the microwave in the morning.
What I love best about these English muffin sandwiches is you can make these sandwiches all your own. Pick your favorite kind of cheese, and select your meat (or omit and make it vegetarian.) An easy way to cook up your sausage is by following my method for making breakfast sausage in the oven.
I usually make these with scrambled eggs, but you could also cook your eggs over easy. They'll become a little messier to eat, but just as delicious! You could also add an over-medium or over-hard egg. The choice is all yours!
These sandwiches are perfect for lunch or dinner too! Don't let the name fool you that they can only be eaten for breakfast!
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English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients
- English muffin - pick your favorite kind; sourdough, whole wheat, traditional or cinnamon raisin!
- Cheese - cheddar, pepper jack, colby, American
- Meat - crispy bacon, sausage patty, sliced ham, pastrami
- Egg - plan on one egg per sandwich
How to Make Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Toast the English muffin in a toaster.
- You can butter the toasted muffin or leave it plain.
- Scramble the egg in a bowl.
- Add a dash of salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and spray lightly with a nonstick spray.
- Use a spatula to contain and shape the egg
- Flip egg and finish cooking
7. Assemble the sandwich by placing half the toasted muffin down
8. Add meat, eggs and cheese
9. Top egg sandwich with the other half of the English muffin
Making An English Muffin Breakfast For a Crowd:
To make breakfast sandwiches for a group, you'll follow the same basic steps, but increase the amounts.
- Plan one egg per sandwich.
- Cook all eggs together and then cut them into portions.
- Assemble sandwiches.
- Wrap in foil or parchment paper to keep warm.
Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe Tips
- Don't break up the eggs while cooking. Try to keep the egg in one big patty. It makes it easier to eat the sandwich because the egg won't fall out the sides.
- May add cheese directly to the top of the eggs while in the pan. This does help promote a meltier cheese.
- Make sure your sausage, bacon, or ham is warmed before adding to the sandwich.
Variations
Pick your favorite and add it to your breakfast sandwich
- Sliced avocado
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Sliced tomato
- Strawberry jam - makes a delicious sweet and salty combination!
Best Breakfast Sandwich Recipe Toppings
- Use your favorite kind of cheese - Cheddar, Swiss, Colby, Pepper Jack, or American all work well.
- Top with your favorite meat - Cooked turkey or pork sausage patty, crispy bacon, sliced ham, sliced turkey, or Canadian bacon.
- Make it vegetarian - Omit the meat and use just eggs and cheese.
- Add your favorite topping - Add avocado slices, a slice of tomato or roasted chile peppers!
Storing Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches
These breakfast sandwiches can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. This makes a great grab-and-go breakfast. Allow the sandwich to cool and wrap in foil or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. To use, remove the plastic wrap or foil and wrap in a paper towel. Heat for 60-90 seconds in the microwave until heated through.
To freeze, allow the sandwiches to fully cool. Wrap in foil and then place in a freezer-safe bag. To use, pull a sandwich out and unwrap it from the foil. Wrap in a paper towel and place on a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
Recipe Faqs
Yes, these breakfast sandwiches can be frozen. Allow the sandwich to cool. Wrap in foil and then place in a freezer-safe bag.
To use, pull a sandwich out and unwrap it from the foil. Wrap in a paper towel and place on a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
Wrap each sandwich in foil and place them in a preheated 200°F oven until ready to eat. Sandwiches are best eaten within 30 minutes.
More delicious breakfast recipes
- Oatmeal Banana Muffins
- Hash Brown Casserole
- Raspberry Scones
- Homemade Granola
- Banana Bread
- Puff Pastry Baked Eggs
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Best Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Equipment
- Whisk
- Nonstick Pan
- Silicone Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper
- 1 English Muffin
- 1 sausage patty, bacon or ham slices (cooked)
- 1 slice cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
Instructions
- Toast English muffin.1 English Muffin
- Mix egg in a bowl with a fork until scrambled. Add a dash of salt and pepper.1 egg, salt and pepper
- Heat Saute pan on medium heat. Spray saute pan with a nonstick spray.
- Add egg mixture. Use a spatula to shape egg into a small round patty. Flip egg, keeping egg in one whole piece.
- Assemble sandwich by placing meat, egg and cheese on bottom layer of English muffin. Place top half of muffin on top.1 sausage patty, bacon or ham slices, 1 slice cheese
- Eat right away, or wrap in foil to keep hot.
Notes
- Plan one egg per sandwich.
- Cook all eggs together and then cut into portions.
- Assemble sandwiches.
- Wrap in foil or parchment paper to keep warm.
- Don't break up the eggs while cooking. Try to keep the egg in one big patty. It makes it easier to eat the sandwich because the egg won't fall out the sides.
- May add cheese directly to the top of the eggs while in the pan. This does help promote a meltier cheese.
- Make certain you sausage, bacon or ham is warmed before adding to the sandwich.
- Sliced avocado
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Sliced tomato
- Strawberry jam - makes a delicious sweet and salty combination!
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in January of 2016. The recipe, pictures and post have all been updated.
Kelly | Foodtasia says
Kathy, my kids would love these breakfast sandwiches! Such a great on the go or even stay at home breakfast!
Kathy says
My kids can eat them everyday of the week!