Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 8 cooked breakfast sausage patties
  • 4 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: hot sauce or ketchup for serving

Steps and instructions

  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your desired doneness, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. While the eggs are cooking, warm the sausage patties in the skillet or microwave.
  4. Place a slice of cheese on top of each sausage patty to melt slightly.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a sausage patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each English muffin.
  6. Top each with a cooked egg and the other half of the English muffin.
  7. Serve hot with hot sauce or ketchup if desired.

Tools for making

  • Skillet - for cooking the eggs and warming the sausage patties
  • Spatula - for flipping the eggs and transferring them to the sandwiches
  • Knife - for splitting and toasting the English muffins
  • Cutting Board - for prepping and assembling the ingredients
  • Microwave - for warming the sausage patties if preferred

Recipe overview

This Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sandwich recipe is a delicious and satisfying way to start your day. With savory breakfast sausage, perfectly cooked eggs, and gooey melted cheese stacked between toasted English muffins, this sandwich is sure to become a morning favorite. Follow the simple steps below to create a hearty breakfast that will keep you full and energized!

Common questions

  1. Can I use a different type of cheese? Yes, feel free to use your favorite cheese such as American, Swiss, or pepper jack.
  2. Can I make this recipe ahead of time? While it's best served fresh, you can prepare the components ahead and assemble when ready to eat.
  3. Can I use a different type of sausage? Absolutely, you can swap the breakfast sausage with bacon, ham, or even vegetarian alternatives.
  4. Can I add vegetables to this sandwich? Yes, you can add sautéed peppers, onions, or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.

Serving dishes and utensils

  • Skillet - For cooking the eggs and warming the sausage patties.
  • Spatula - Useful for flipping the eggs and assembling the sandwiches.
  • Toaster - To toast the English muffins.
  • Knife - For splitting the English muffins and spreading condiments if desired.
  • Microwave - Optional for quickly warming the sausage patties.

Origin stories

The breakfast sandwich, featuring sausage and egg, has roots in American cuisine, often traced back to the late 19th century. It gained popularity in the early 20th century as a convenient and hearty morning meal for busy individuals.

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