Bacon, Ham Or Sausage Recipe

Bacon

Preheat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Lay 8 bacon slices in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook 6–8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until crisped to your preference. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.

Ham

If using thick-cut ham slices, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tsp butter or a light spray of oil. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned and heated through. Hold warm.

Sausage

For sausage patties, heat a skillet over medium and add the patties. Cook 4–5 minutes per side (internal temp 160°F / 71°C) until browned and cooked through. Drain briefly on paper towel and keep warm.

Split the 4 English muffins and toast them to golden brown in a toaster or in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–7 minutes (cut side up). Optionally butter the cut sides while warm.

Pan-fried eggs (recommended)

Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1 tbsp butter and let melt. Crack one egg into a small bowl and then into the skillet; repeat for remaining eggs, spacing them apart. Cook gently until whites are set but yolks still slightly runny, about 3–4 minutes. Season each egg with a pinch of salt (about 1/4 tsp total) and a light grind of black pepper. If you prefer fully set yolks, cover the pan with a lid for 1–2 minutes or flip and cook an additional 30–60 seconds.

Folded omelet-style eggs (alternate)

Whisk the 4 eggs with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low. Pour the eggs and gently push from the edges to the center until mostly set, folding into one flat round that fits the muffin. Remove from heat when just set.

Place the toasted bottom halves of the English muffins on a work surface. Spread about 1 tsp mayonnaise or butter on each if using.

Layer one cheese slice on each bottom half. Top the cheese with your chosen meat: 2 bacon slices (or 1 ham slice folded, or 1 sausage patty) per sandwich. Place the cooked egg on top of the meat.

Cover the egg with the top half of the muffin. If you prefer the cheese melted, return assembled sandwiches to the skillet over low heat, cover, and warm for 1–2 minutes until cheese softens, or microwave one sandwich for 15–20 seconds.

Serve immediately with hot sauce or ketchup on the side.