Description
A hearty and customizable breakfast sandwich featuring fluffy scrambled or microwaved eggs, melting cheese, crispy beef (or alternative protein), creamy avocado, all nestled in a toasted English muffin or buttery croissant.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for fluffiness)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking eggs)
- 2 slices thick-cut beef (or sausage patty)
- 1 tablespoon mashed avocado (optional)
- 1–2 slices sharp cheddar or American cheese
- 1 toasted English muffin (halved) or croissant
Instructions
- **Cook eggs**: Beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Option A: Microwave in an oiled bowl at 30‑second intervals, stirring in between, until fluffy and nearly set, then top with cheese and microwave briefly to melt (method from Ina Garten) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. Option B: Soft-scramble on the stovetop in butter over medium-low heat until just set.
- **Cook beef**: Fry beef until crispy; drain.
- **Toast bread**: Toast the English muffin halves or croissant until golden.
- **Assemble**: Spread mashed avocado on one half (if using). Layer eggs, beef, cheese, then top with the other half.
- **Serve immediately** while hot, or wrap for make‑ahead or freezing.
Notes
- For a croissant version with guacamole and tomato sauce, check out the “Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich” variation :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- To make healthier or freezer-friendly sandwiches, bake eggs in a sheet pan and cut into rounds to build the sandwich :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Substitute turkey beef, sausage, or plant‑based protein as desired.
- Add hot sauce or extra cheese for added flavor and indulgence :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Use English muffins for classic structure, or croissants for buttery richness.
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooked (microwave or stovetop) assembly
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: ≈350–450 kcal (varies by ingredients)
- Sugar: ≈1 g
- Sodium: ≈400 mg
- Fat: ≈20 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈8 g
- Trans Fat: ≈0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈30 g
- Fiber: ≈2 g
- Protein: ≈18 g
- Cholesterol: ≈200 mg
