Here’s a classic Breakfast Sandwich recipe — customizable, satisfying, and ready in minutes. Think toasted bread, melty cheese, fluffy egg, and your favorite breakfast meat or veggies. Whether you’re craving something quick on a weekday or hearty on the weekend, this hits the spot every time.
🍳 Classic Breakfast Sandwich
🕒 Total Time: 10–15 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 1
🥯 Difficulty: Easy
🧾 Ingredients
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1 egg (or 2, if you want it heartier)
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1 English muffin, bagel, croissant, or sandwich roll — toasted
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1 slice cheese (cheddar, American, Swiss, or pepper jack)
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1–2 slices cooked bacon, sausage patty, or ham
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1 tsp butter or oil (for cooking)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: avocado, tomato, spinach, or hot sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Toast the Bread
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Toast your English muffin or choice of bread until golden. Butter it if you like.
2. Cook the Egg
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Heat butter or oil in a small nonstick pan over medium heat.
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Crack the egg into the pan. Cook to your liking:
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Fried: Sunny-side up or over-easy
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Scrambled: Whisk beforehand and cook until fluffy
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Folded: Pour whisked egg into the pan, cook flat like an omelet, then fold to sandwich size
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3. Add the Cheese
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Place the cheese slice over the hot egg so it melts slightly.
4. Assemble the Sandwich
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Layer the bottom half of your toasted bread with:
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Egg + melted cheese
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Bacon, sausage, or ham
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Optional veggies or extras (spinach, tomato, avocado, etc.)
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Top with the other half of the bread.
5. Serve Hot!
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Wrap in foil or parchment if taking on the go.
🔁 Variations
| Want a twist? | Try this! |
|---|---|
| Veggie version | Skip the meat, add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or avocado |
| Spicy kick | Add jalapeños or hot sauce |
| Low-carb | Use lettuce wraps or a chaffle (cheese + egg waffle) instead of bread |
| Deluxe | Add hash browns or a tomato slice inside |