Breakfast Sandwiches
on Mar 20, 2024, Updated Apr 17, 2024
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Eggs, sausage, and American cheese on an English muffin brings you a basic yet classic Breakfast Sandwich! You can throw everything together quickly and have a satisfying and filling meal perfect to start your day.
Breakfast can be a tricky meal to plan for when you have a busy morning. Luckily, this breakfast sandwich takes all the best components of a classic breakfast and combines them into one convenient meal! Using just a handful of ingredients, these sandwiches come together in no time and can be piled high with extra toppings if desired.
We love how simple this recipe is and how easy it is to modify! Keep it simple with only sausage, cheese, and eggs on the toasted English muffin. Alternatively, you can add spinach, tomato, and hot sauce to elevate the sandwich.
If you are looking to add more to this quick and easy breakfast then serve your sandwich alongside some freshly cooked bacon or a stack of pancakes with whole wheat.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is a classic breakfast option that comes together in minutes.
- Easy to customize with a variety of ingredients.
- Simple to follow and only takes 4 ingredients to make!
Recipe Ingredients
- Eggs—A great source of protein. We usually use large eggs.
- English Muffins—Soft, fluffy bread that has a delicious crunch when toasted.
- American Cheese—For a mild, creamy, and salty flavor.
- Sausage—You can use store-bought or homemade sausage patties.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Breakfast Sandwich
Step #1. Slice your English muffins, toast them, and set them aside.
Step #2. Heat a medium sized pan on the stovetop and fry your eggs.
Step #3. Place one egg on the bottom half of each English muffin followed by the cheese and sausage.
Step #4. Top with the remaining half of the English muffin. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can make the eggs for this sandwich in the microwave instead. Simply whisk your eggs in a microwave safe bowl or cup. Microwave them for about 30 seconds at a time and stir in between each interval. Continue cooking the eggs 30 seconds at a time until the eggs are cooked to your liking. Assemble your sandwich and enjoy!
Use whatever you have on hand! One of the best parts about this breakfast sandwich is that you can make it different each time. If you don’t have English muffins you can also use a croissant, whole grain bread, a bagel, or sandwich thins. Any kind of bread will taste amazing and work for this recipe!
Absolutely! You can use an egg substitute, egg whites only, or tofu scramble. There are many ways to mix and match ingredients to make your ideal sandwich. You can use mashed avocado or hummus to give you a similar texture and add more substance to your sandwich.
If you find that your sandwich is becoming soggy, it is most likely that you assembled the sandwich while all of the ingredients were still hot and steaming, or you did not toast the English muffin. If you wait until the eggs and sausage are not steaming, they will not add moisture to the bread. Toasting the English muffin will create a barrier between the eggs and bread, which will also prevent excess moisture.
Additional Toppings for Breakfast Sandwiches
There are so many ways to customize your breakfast sandwich to use whatever ingredients you love or have in your kitchen. Here are some ideas to help you switch things up!
Veggies:
- Sliced avocado
- Sliced tomato
- Spinach
Cheese:
- Pepper jack
- Swiss
- Sharp cheddar
- Provolone
Meat:
- Smoked salmon
- Bacon
- Chorizo
- Ham
Expert Tips
- I love to use fried eggs to keep things simple, but you are welcome to prepare the eggs your favorite way.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh and should not be stored as leftovers. Luckily these sandwiches come together quickly so you can prepare them in no time.
- You can season your eggs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or chili powder to elevate the flavor.
- Try adding condiments to your breakfast sandwich. You can use mayo, ketchup, hot sauce, or honey mustard depending on what flavor profile you are going for.
- You can add a fresh flavor and look to the breakfast sandwich by chopping up fresh chives, parsley, or basil and sprinkling it on top of your eggs.
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Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 English muffins
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 sausage patties
Instructions
- Slice your English muffins, toast them, and set them aside.
- Heat a medium sized non-stick pan on the stovetop and then fry your eggs.
- Place one egg on the bottom half of each English muffin followed by the cheese and sausage. Top with the remaining half of the English muffin.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- We like to fry our eggs, but you are welcome to prepare them your favorite way.
- Other cheeses you can use include pepper jack, sharp cheddar, Swiss, and provolone.
- You can use store bought sausage patties or make homemade ones.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh and should not be stored as leftovers.
- Luckily these sandwiches come together quickly.
- Other toppings you can add to your sandwiches include bacon, sliced avocado, and sliced tomatoes.
