Homemade English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches are a make-ahead or fresh breakfast dream: toasted English muffins filled with eggs, melty cheese, and your favorite breakfast meat (like sausage, bacon, or ham). They’re easy, customizable, and freezer-friendly — perfect for meal prepping or weekend brunching.
🍳 Homemade English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10–15 mins
Make fresh or freeze for grab-and-go mornings
🛒 Ingredients:
Base Ingredients:
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4 English muffins, split and toasted
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4 large eggs
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4 slices cheddar cheese (or your favorite melty cheese)
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Butter or oil for cooking
Optional Proteins:
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4 breakfast sausage patties (store-bought or homemade)
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OR 4 slices crispy bacon
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OR 4 slices ham
Optional Add-ons:
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Spinach, tomatoes, avocado, hot sauce, pesto, etc.
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Eggs:
You have a few options:
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Fried eggs: Cook eggs one at a time in a lightly greased skillet until set. You can use a mason jar lid or egg ring to keep them round.
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Scrambled eggs (folded): Scramble eggs with salt and pepper, cook in a skillet in a flat layer, then cut into squares or fold like an omelet.
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Oven-baked eggs (great for batch cooking):
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Spray a muffin tin with oil and crack 1 egg per cup.
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Bake for 12–14 minutes for set yolks.
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2. Cook the Protein:
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Sausage: Shape into patties and cook until browned and fully done (internal temp 160°F).
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Bacon: Pan-fry or bake until crispy, then drain.
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Ham: Simply warm in a skillet if desired.
3. Toast the Muffins:
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Lightly butter and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden and crispy.
4. Assemble:
Layer in this order (or however you prefer!):
Bottom muffin → sausage/bacon/ham → egg → cheese → optional toppings → top muffin
5. Serve or Store:
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Eat fresh or let cool and wrap tightly in foil or parchment for meal prep.
❄️ To Freeze:
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Wrap each sandwich in foil or plastic wrap
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Place in a zip-top freezer bag
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Freeze for up to 2 months
To Reheat from Frozen:
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Unwrap and microwave on 50% power for 90 seconds, then full power for 30–60 seconds.
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Or reheat in the oven at 350°F (wrapped in foil) for 15–20 minutes.
🔄 Variations:
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Use bagels, biscuits, or croissants instead of English muffins
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Make vegetarian with sautéed veggies and plant-based sausage
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Swap in flavored cheeses (pepper jack, Swiss, etc.)
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Add sriracha, hot honey, or garlic aioli for flavor kick
Want a low-carb version, or ideas for making these into a brunch board? Just ask!
