Egg, Bacon and Cheese English Muffin Sandwiches
In short: Toasted English muffins with a round fried egg, crisp oven-baked bacon and melted cheddar. A quick sandwich you can also freeze. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 405 kcal
The classic breakfast sandwich is easy to make at home, and it holds its own against most takeout versions. The bacon bakes in the oven on a sheet pan, so it crisps evenly without splattering, while the eggs are fried in a ring so they sit neatly on a toasted muffin. A slice of cheddar goes between the hot egg and the bacon to melt. About 25 minutes makes four sandwiches.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Lay the bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- While the bacon bakes, toast the muffin halves until golden. Spread the cut sides with half of the butter.
- Melt the remaining butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Set four greased 8 cm (3 inch) egg rings or metal cutters in the pan and crack an egg into each. Break the yolks with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until the whites are set and the yolks are no longer runny. Lift off the rings.
- Build each sandwich with a muffin base, a hot egg, a slice of cheddar, two slices of bacon and a muffin top. Press down lightly and serve warm.
Tips
- No egg rings? Use the metal band from a jar lid, or fry the eggs freeform and fold the edges in to fit the muffin.
- Put the cheese on the egg as soon as it comes out of the pan. The residual heat is enough to melt it before the sandwich is closed.
Questions and answers
How do I make the egg fit the English muffin?
Cook it in a greased egg ring or cookie cutter, or fry it freeform and fold the edges in before stacking. Breaking the yolk helps the egg cook flat and evenly.
Can I make breakfast sandwiches ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble them, let them cool and wrap each one tightly in parchment. They keep for 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
Which cheese melts best?
Sliced cheddar, Swiss or any good melting cheese works. Lay it on the hot egg right after cooking so the heat softens it.
How long does it take to make Egg, Bacon and Cheese English Muffin Sandwiches?
About 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Egg, Bacon and Cheese English Muffin Sandwiches?
About 405 kcal per serving, with 23 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 405 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 840 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
