Breakfast Sandwich

A simple, satisfying favorite.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Drive-through quality in 15 minutes.
• Pantry breakfast.
• Endlessly upgradable.
• Hits all the breakfast notes.
• Kid favorite.

Ingredient Notes

• English muffin (not bagel) is the diner standard.
• American cheese melts most uniformly.
• Real butter on the muffins.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Sausage patty in place of bacon.
• Bagel or biscuit instead of English muffin.
• Pepper jack for spice.

Equipment Needed

• Skillet
• Toaster
• Spatula
• Egg ring (optional)

Prep Tips

• Toast muffins while bacon cooks.
• Cook eggs in bacon fat for flavor.

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep: 1 large egg, 1 bacon, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 english muffin, 2 tbsp butter. shred the cheese before you start cooking.

2. 2

   Cook bacon.

3. 3

   Fry or scramble egg.

4. 4

   Toast muffin with butter.

5. 5

   Layer egg, cheese, bacon.

Artsi Pro Tips

• Hot egg melts the cheese on contact.
• Egg ring gives that classic round shape.
• Crispy bacon = textural contrast.

Common Mistakes

• Hard-cooked yolks — sandwich needs runny.
• Cold cheese on cold egg — won't melt.
• Soft toast — collapses.

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