English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
These English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches are so easy to meal prep ahead of time and have for a quick breakfast before work or school, all week long. Bring the fast food vibes home with a healthier twist.
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English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Mornings have never been my strong suit, but having an easy, satisfying breakfast ready to go makes all the difference. That's where this English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich comes in - it's the perfect make-ahead meal to help hectic mornings feel a little more manageable.
With a soft English muffin, fluffy eggs and melty cheese, it's everything you love about the classic drive-thru version, but even better homemade. I've found it's a simple, hearty breakfast that keeps us fueled and on schedule, no matter how early the alarm rings.
Making these muffins will only take a half hour or less and you'll have six breakfasts ready to go for the week. You can make as many at a time as you'd like and have breakfast prepped and one less thing for you or your family to worry about in the morning (especially if you're trying to make decisions before you'd had coffee).
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and efficient meal prep: In just 30 minutes or less, you can prep six sandwiches, giving you an easy, ready-to-go breakfast for the entire week - a real lifesaver on busy mornings.
- Minimal mess and noise: Prepping ahead means no clattering pans or messy countertops in the early hours, making it perfect for quiet mornings and stress-free evenings.
- Easy to customize: Whether you swap in Canadian bacon, choose a different English muffin or tweak the assembly method to fit your schedule, this recipe adapts easily to your tastes and routines.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to pick up to make these easy, make-ahead breakfast sandwiches.
- English muffins
- eggs
- cheddar cheese slices
- cooked bacon or sausage patties
- salted butter
- salt and pepper
Variations and Substitutions
Switch up the protein: Swap sausage for Canadian bacon, turkey bacon or a veggie patty for a lighter option.
Make it vegetarian: Skip the bacon or sausage and add sautéed spinach, sliced tomato or a plant-based patty.
Change the muffin: Use whole wheat, multigrain or even a flavored English muffin if you want a different texture or boost of fiber.
Try different cheeses: Cheddar, Swiss, provolone and pepper jack all melt beautifully and bring their own flavor twists.
How to Make English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
Here's how to make these copycat Egg McMuffins:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip for a firmer yolk or leave sunny-side up. Season with salt and pepper.
Make round egg "patties" with a mason jar lid ring! Place the lid in your frying pan, top down, and crack the egg inside the lid. The egg may seep under the lid a little - that's okay. After the egg is cooked on one side, carefully lift the lid with a spatula and the egg may fall out on its own. If not use a fork to gently poke around the cooked edges until the egg falls out. If it won't come out, flip and cook the second side in the lid. Then gently poke out the egg from the lid when it's cooked.
- While the eggs cook, toast the English muffins until golden brown.
- Warm the sausage or bacon in the skillet, if cooked previously.
- Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each English muffin while warm to let it melt slightly.
- Layer the cooked bacon or sausage on top of the cheese, followed by the eggs.
- Top with the other halves of the English muffins and enjoy warm!
Meal Prep & Storage
To enjoy this week: You can cook the eggs and meat ahead of time and assemble the sandwich in the morning for a quick breakfast. If you prefer a fresher sandwich, keep the components separate and quickly assemble one in the morning.
Freeze for later: Let the sandwiches cool slightly before wrapping and freezing to avoid soggy muffins. Assemble the sandwiches, wrap them tightly in foil or parchment and freeze. (When I make these for Steven, I like to wrap each one in wax paper and tuck them into a freezer bag - it makes busy mornings grab-and-go easy.) When you're ready, microwave for 1-2 minutes or bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Make It A Meal Train
When someone you know is going through a major life event, you may want to bring a meal to them or organize a meal train to show your support.
Here's how you can turn this English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich into a meal train dish to share. They are perfect for flexibility depending on the family's needs!
- Fully cook and assemble the sandwiches, then wrap each in foil or parchment. Pack in a freezer bag or airtight container with a note. They'll keep in the fridge for 3 days or the freezer for up to a month.
- Add a fruit salad, individual yogurts, a loaf of sweet bread or bottled smoothies to round out the meal.
- Be sure to bring this to your loved one in throw-away containers. You don't want to give them one more thing to have to do!
Be sure to ask about allergies and best drop off times before bringing food over.
Tips for Success
- Prep once, eat all week: Make a batch of six sandwiches at once so breakfast is ready in minutes - perfect for busy mornings.
- Label and date: Mark the freezer bag with the date so you know how long they've been stored - they're best enjoyed within a month.
- Customize your lineup: Mix and match fillings in one batch - one with bacon, one with sausage, one vegetarian - to keep things interesting all week.
- For perfectly round eggs: Crack them into a mason jar lid ring set in the pan. It keeps the eggs tidy and sandwich-ready with minimal fuss.
What to Serve With Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast sandwiches are a delicious breakfast, but they work for brunch too! Switch out the English muffin for a fluffy biscuit, bagel or croissant to take things up a notch.
Breakfast sides are a great way to elevate any morning meal. Whip up some breakfast potatoes for the perfect side dish. Fruit salad is another easy thing to meal prep and keeps things light.
FAQ
Yes! These sandwiches are perfect for meal prep. Wrap them tightly and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
You can use bagels, sandwich thins, biscuits, croissants or even regular sliced bread.
Use a round mold or a mason jar lid to cook the egg into a perfect circle that fits the muffin. You can also scramble it and fold it into a square like fast food-style sandwiches.
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English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
Equipment
- Crack'em Egg Cracker & Spoon Rest, Cobalt Blue
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins split and toasted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon or 2 sausage patties
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Crack each egg into the skillet and cook until the whites are set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip for a firmer yolk or leave sunny-side up. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the eggs cook, toast the English muffins until golden brown.
- Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each English muffin while warm to let it melt slightly.
- Layer the cooked bacon or sausage on top of the cheese, followed by the eggs.
- Top with the other halves of the English muffins. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Bread: Use whole wheat, multigrain or even a flavored English muffin if you want a different texture or boost of fiber. You can also make these on bagels, sandwich thins, biscuits, croissants or even regular sliced bread.
- Meat: Use bacon, Canadian bacon, turkey bacon, sausage patties or plant-based patties.
- Cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, provolone or pepper jack all melt beautifully and bring their own flavor twist.
- Egg: If you prefer scrambled eggs, lightly whip them in a bowl to break up the yolks, then pour into a mold on your pan like a mason jar lid.
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Love this recipe! How easy!
My mom makes DELICIOUS copy cat Egg Mcmuffins! They are so fun to eat!
This is such a great idea! My husband will love these
Pinning and making this ASAP!!!!