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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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Check out all my breakfast recipes!
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:
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.
Valentina says
I could have the breakfast sandwich for any meal of the day. YUM! 🙂 ~Valentina
Kathy says
Me too!
David @ Spiced says
I'm not kidding one bit when I say I ate this for lunch yesterday - and it was delicious! There is just something so comforting about a breakfast sandwich on an English muffin. And I love the idea of wrapping them up to go!
Alex says
Oh! Delicious, Kathy - what a way to start a day!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Can't go wrong with a breakfast sandwich! I could enjoy for any meal of the day! Looks super comforting, Kathy 🙂
Fred G says
A great combo for a quick breakfast
GiGi Eats says
Love me some sausage patties!
Kathy says
🙂 Thanks, Gigi!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwishes are MY FAVORITE! I love that these can be made ahead and frozen, perfect for a busy morning!
Adina says
Great idea for the kids, mine would love these muffins, either in the car (like Sunday when we drove to the most booooooring and loooooogest soccer turnament I have ever seen - even for my son who was playing it got boring in the end!) or at home on a cosier Sunday morning... 🙂
Kathy says
Sounds like you need some delicious breakfast sandwiches for that car ride!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
A grab and go breakfast is always a good thing to have on hand! Especially with such an active family! I personally want to spend my weekends in bed as long as possible, but I would sure wake up if someone would bring me one of these English muffin breakfast sandwiches! Those are worth getting up for!
Kathy says
These might be the perfect weekend lunch for you!
Kalee @ The Crowded Table says
I think you've just inspired me to make a big batch of these this weekend! It looks SO good!
Kathy says
A big batch is a great idea! Pop the extras in the freezer and your breakfasts are set for the week!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Weekend breakfast are definitely the best! But these look perfect for a quick breakfast during the weekdays!
Kathy says
They are really great and so much healthier than other quick options.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Weekend breakfast sure are the best! And there isn't much I like more than a convenient and delicious breakfast sammie! These look 5 million times better than the ones at the golden arches! 😉 I'll take 7 please! Cheers, my dear!
Kathy says
Oh Yes...and you know exactly what you are eating!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I don't know what I love more..the flavors or the convenience! Brava with this one!
Kathy says
It is a toss up....Thanks, Annie!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
This sandwich is a great thing to have in the freezer! I'm usually too lazy and rushed to cook in the mornings, and I'd be so happy if I had this sandwich stashed in the freezer waiting for me! It's like an Egg McMuffin, but better - no chemicals, you know exactly what goes into it!
Kathy says
This breakfast sandwich could make your mornings a whole lot brighter! 🙂
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
These are right up my ally Kathy! Breakfast is the one meal of the day that I actually enjoy cooking =) We have Tim Hortons around us and I love their breakfast sandwiches but they are $3.50 a piece. Too much! My kids each devour one or two and my husband I are want at least 3!) Do doing some quick math ~ that's really pricy! Gotta cook at home if we ever want that trip to Florida. These look yummy!
Kathy says
Yep...you need to add these to your at-home breakfast menu. You'll love them just as much as eating out....well, except you've gotta do the dishes!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Weekend breakfasts are the best! This sandwich looks brilliant! Sometimes we even make bacon and egg sandwiches for lunch on the weekends - sooooo good!
Kathy says
A perfect way to spend the weekend!
Amanda says
Homemade breakfast sandwiches really bring me back. When I was a kid I used to put a little mustard on mine...not sure I'd do that now. Haha. 🙂 I haven't had one forever, and now I'm definitely craving them. These look so delicious!
Kathy says
Hmmmm.....I'm not so sure about the mustard either! Funny what we thought was good as a kid!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
You need to open up a breakfast sandwich place or food truck with these beauties!! There is nothing better than sausage, eggs, and cheese stuffed between two slices of a homemade english muffin. I just ate breakfast but could totally eat one of these delicious sandwiches right now 🙂
Kathy says
It makes a perfect breakfast.
David @ Spiced says
Oh, I totally second the weekend breakfast comment, Kathy! Breakfast is my favorite food of the day, but we keep it simple during the week. But the weekends? Oh yes, these english muffin sandwiches need to make an appearance next weekend! 🙂
Kathy says
Weekends are the time to do whatever we want....leisurely breakfast, Yes!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Dear Kathy, I just love your english muffin breakfast sandwiches! Delish. I have a slightly different version I make around here, but I'd love to try yours. I can only imagine how they'd taste on your homemade english muffins! Hope you're having a great weekend.
Kathy says
The weekend was great....just a little too short! Hope yours was great too!