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This English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich is made with egg, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham. It’s ready in about 15 minutes and can also be made ahead for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Easy and Delicious English Muffin Sandwich
I love breakfast sandwiches because they’re quick, filling, and easy to customize with whatever I have on hand. A toasted English muffin, egg, and cheese make the base, and then I add bacon, sausage, or ham.
They’re just as handy for busy mornings as they are for a relaxed weekend breakfast. I can make one when I need it or prepare several at once to keep in the refrigerator or freezer for later.
If you love quick and easy breakfast sandwiches, you'll also want to try croissant breakfast sandwich and panini breakfast sandwich!
Key Ingredients
- English muffins – Use your favorite store-bought English muffins or make a batch of my homemade English muffins.
- Eggs – One large egg per sandwich.
- Cheese – Cheddar is my go-to, but any good melting cheese will work.
- Breakfast meat – Bacon, breakfast sausage, or ham all work well. Use your favorite or leave it off for a meatless breakfast 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 Group
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
- Cook the egg over low to medium-low heat so it cooks evenly without browning too quickly.
- Keep the egg in one piece so it stays in the sandwich while you’re eating it.
- Add the cheese while the egg is still hot to help it soften and melt.
- Toast the English muffin just before assembling so it stays crisp.
- Be certain to warm your sausage, bacon, or ham is warmed before adding to the sandwich.
Variations
There are plenty of ways to change up these breakfast sandwiches depending on what you have on hand.
- Meat: Use bacon, breakfast sausage, ham, or Canadian bacon.
- Cheese: Try cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, provolone, or American cheese.
- Egg: If you prefer a fried egg, an over-hard egg or an over-medium egg work well.
- Meatless: Skip the meat and make it with just egg and cheese.
- Strawberry jam - makes a delicious sweet and salty combination!
To make ahead
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, 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.
More delicious breakfast recipes
- Oatmeal Banana Muffins
- Hash Brown Casserole
- Raspberry Scones
- Homemade Granola
- Banana Bread
- Puff Pastry Baked Eggs
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English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
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 a pan over medium heat. Spray the 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
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To make more than one sandwich: 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 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.
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Nutritional Disclaimer:
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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!