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    Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich

    Published: Mar 3, 2021 by Marissa Stevens · 28 Comments

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    english muffin breakfast sandwich on a white marble board

    So you've followed the BEST English Muffin Recipe and you have fresh, homemade English Muffins. Hmmm, what to do? Make English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches with bacon, fried egg and cheddar of course!

    breakfast sandwich served on white marble board

    I've written this recipe for one breakfast sandwich, but it's easily scalable to feed the number of hungry people that you happen to have (like Welsh Rarebit). They're very easy to assemble: perfect for one, a couple, a whole family or a crowd when you have overnight guests who enjoy a hearty breakfast!

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    English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich

    Marissa Stevens
    This recipe is for four breakfast sandwiches, but can be scaled to as many sandwiches as you'd like to make.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 527 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 English muffins ideally homemade English Muffins
    • 8 bacon slices
    • 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for frying eggs
    • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 cup small handful baby arugula rinsed and dried

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F
    • Place an oven safe rack in a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil (for easy cleanup) and arrange bacon slices in a single layer, leaving a gap between each slice. Bake for 15 to 25, (depending on how crispy you like your bacon); transfer bacon to paper towel lined plate. Leave oven on.
    • Meanwhile, slice English muffins in half crosswise and place cut side up onto rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Divide cheese equally between halves. Place in oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
    • While cheese melts, fry eggs in a large non-stick skillet in butter or olive oil to desired doneness. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • To assemble sandwich: place bottom half of English muffin on a serving plate and top with bacon, fried egg, and arugula. Top with remaining muffin halves and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 23gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 222mgSodium: 796mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 657IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 269mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword birthday breakfast, comfort food
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      March 19, 2021 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      Well this certainly does look like the perfect breakfast sandwich!!! I love every single element and I'm sure those homemade english muffins take this sandwich over the top in the delicious department! These are a must try this weekend for sure!!!
      P.S. I love that fun graphic for building a better breakfast sandwich!!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 19, 2021 at 11:02 am

        Thank you, Cheyanne! I hope you love them.

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      March 09, 2021 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      Oh, my. I'm going to have to backtrack and make English muffins (which have been on my bucket list for years!) and then make this yummy sandwich!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 09, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        You'll love them, Liz! So excited to hear what you think.

        Reply
    3. Holly says

      March 05, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love this kind of wholesome breakfast. I am so impressed that you made homemade English muffins. I bet this sandwich tastes so much better and fresher. Yummy!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 08, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Thank you, Holly! It's definitely a favorite in our house.

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced says

      March 04, 2021 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love breakfast sandwiches! I don't make them nearly enough, and this post is inspiring me to make a round of 'em this weekend for the family. I might need to double the bacon, though...because, well, bacon. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Valentina says

      March 03, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      Wow, this looks amazing with the homemade English Muffin. I'm hungry now! Love your Infographic. Soo cool! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
    6. Tina Jui | The Worktop says

      April 18, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Yum yum yum! I love a good breakfast sandwich. I'll have to try making homemade english muffins! Never done that before!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 21, 2015 at 7:10 pm

        Me too, Tina! Thank you...

        Reply
    7. Joanne says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      OBVIOUSLY. English muffins were meant for breakfast sandwiches!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:47 am

        Don't they? 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      April 16, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      There's something so comforting about a breakfast sandwich with a fried egg and your homemade English muffins just take this to the next level!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:48 am

        They'd be good with store bought English muffins, but they're great with the homemade variety! 🙂

        Reply
    9. shashi at runninsrilankan says

      April 16, 2015 at 11:39 am

      Ok so this breakfast is gonna be my dinner mmkay?! Those thick slices of bacon and egg and that homemade English muffin - ooh it's just too much...I just wanna bite my screen!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:48 am

        I agree Shashi! I love breakfast foods for dinner!

        Reply
    10. spoonfulflavor says

      April 16, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Breakfast sandwiches are the best and they are even better with homemade english muffins!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:48 am

        Thanks, Ashley!

        Reply
    11. Allie says

      April 15, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Oh my goodness, wow! What a treat! This looks incredible Marissa!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:48 am

        So sweet, Allie. Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Eileen says

      April 15, 2015 at 9:53 am

      This looks like the most satisfying breakfast. And that is some serious bacon!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:49 am

        Yes, it's local - Gunpowder Ranch has the best cottage bacon I've ever tasted!

        Reply
    13. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      April 15, 2015 at 3:21 am

      Mmm just add bacon (and egg! :P). That would get me up any morning 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:49 am

        Agreed! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Kathleen | HapaNom says

      April 14, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Ooo... I was wondering what you were going to make with those incredible English muffins you last posted! This is such a wonderful treat in the morning - it would certainly making getting up much easier if I knew I had one of these waiting for me 😉

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:50 am

        Exactly, Kathleen!

        Reply
    15. Kristi says

      April 14, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      Oh my Marissa! I am totally all over this for breakfast! I could eat this every day of the week. And with homemade English Muffins - total breakfast heaven!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 17, 2015 at 10:50 am

        Thank you, Kristi!

        Reply

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