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English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich · ready in 10 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A classic breakfast sandwich with a toasted English muffin layered with savory Canadian bacon, a perfectly cooked egg, and melted cheddar cheese, finished with a touch of butter for rich, comforting flavor.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 420
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 230 gEnglish muffin
- 180 gCanadian bacon
- 200 gEgg
- 120 gCheddar cheese
- 40 gButter
Equipment
stovetop, toaster oven, butter knife, plate, serving plate, skillet, spatula
Instructions
- Prep and toast
Gather English muffins, Canadian bacon, eggs, Cheddar cheese, and butter. Split muffins, toast in the toaster oven at 180°C / 356°F, then spread butter on the cut sides. · 4 min
What to look for: muffins lightly crisp and warm
- Cook fillings
Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter, warm the Canadian bacon, then crack in the eggs and cook; place Cheddar cheese on the eggs to melt before removing. · 3 min
When it is done: Eggs are done when whites are fully set and yolks reach preference; safe when eggs reach 71°C / 160°F.
- Assemble sandwich
Place Canadian bacon and a cheesy egg onto the bottom half of each English muffin, then cap with the remaining muffin halves. · 2 min
What to look for: sandwiches neatly stacked
- Serve warm
Transfer the English muffin breakfast sandwiches to plates and serve immediately while hot. · 1 min
What to look for: steam rising from sandwiches
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| of which saturated | 12 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, eggs, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Ingredient substitutions
English muffin
- whole wheat English muffin: Adds more fiber and a nuttier taste
- bagel half: Creates a chewier, more filling sandwich
Canadian bacon
- ham slices: Use low sodium if possible
- turkey bacon: Cook until well browned
Egg
- egg whites: Lower fat option
- fried tofu slice: Season well before cooking
Cheddar cheese
- American cheese slice: Melts very easily
- Swiss cheese: Pairs well with Canadian bacon
Butter
- margarine: Use non hydrogenated varieties
- olive oil: Brush lightly on muffin
