Description
The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich is a quick, protein-packed meal featuring crispy bacon, eggs, melted cheese, and toasted bread. Perfect for busy mornings or a gourmet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 slice cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 1 English muffin, bagel, croissant, or bread of choice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- Hot sauce (optional)
- ¼ avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 tomato slice (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Toast the Bread: Toast your bread in a toaster or in the same skillet with butter for added flavor.
- Cook the Egg: In the skillet, cook the egg to your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the Cheese: Place cheese on the egg in the last minute of cooking, covering with a lid to melt.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of the toasted bread. Layer with bacon, egg with melted cheese, and optional toppings like avocado or tomato.
- Finish & Serve: Place the second slice of bread on top, press gently, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Sausage Lover’s Sandwich: Swap bacon for a sausage patty.
- Vegetarian Option: Use a plant-based patty or grilled mushrooms.
- Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or pepper jack cheese.
- Healthier Twist: Use whole grain bread and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Breakfast sandwich, bacon egg cheese sandwich, quick breakfast, high-protein breakfast, easy breakfast recipe.