Crispy Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
A quick and easy breakfast sandwich featuring crispy bacon, melty cheese, and tender eggs on a toasted bun, perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 slices sharp cheddar or American cheese
- 2 sandwich buns or English muffins, split and toasted
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: mayonnaise or hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Lay 4 strips of thick-cut bacon flat without overlapping. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy but not burnt. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate to drain grease.
- Spread softened butter on cut sides of buns or English muffins. Toast in skillet or toaster until golden and slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- In the same skillet (drain some bacon fat if too much), crack 2 large eggs. Cook sunny-side up or over-easy, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain soft.
- Place a slice of cheese on each egg while still in skillet. Cover with lid or heatproof bowl for 30 seconds to melt cheese.
- Assemble sandwich by layering 2 strips of crispy bacon on bottom half of toasted bun, topping with cheesy egg, then closing with top bun. Add mayo or hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
Cook bacon on medium heat to render fat slowly and avoid burning. Use a lid when melting cheese to trap steam and melt evenly. Toast buns with butter to prevent sogginess. Assemble sandwiches just before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: breakfast sandwich, bacon, egg, cheese, quick breakfast, easy recipe, morning meal