Description
A breakfast game-changer that went viral for a reason. This egg sandwich muffin is crispy, cheesy, and packed with morning comfort. Perfect for quick mornings, brunch cravings, or prepping ahead, this is the kind of simple recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
1 English muffin
1 large egg
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon butter or oil
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper
optional herbs or red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
1. Slice the English muffin in half. Toast both halves in a skillet with butter until golden and crisp.
2. Crack the egg into a preheated nonstick skillet (use an egg ring if available). Cook to desired doneness and season with salt and pepper.
3. Top the egg with shredded cheddar. Cover the skillet to help melt the cheese.
4. Layer the cheesy egg onto the toasted muffin base and place the top half over it.
5. Press gently and garnish with herbs or chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
Toast the muffin in a skillet with butter for added depth and crunch.
Want to prep ahead? Wrap the sandwich in foil and reheat in a toaster oven for crispy results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg