Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Bacon

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Place 2 bacon strips in a single layer and cook 3–5 minutes per side until browned and crisp to your liking. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Sausage Patty

If using a raw breakfast sausage patty, heat a skillet over medium and add a light film of oil or nonstick spray. Cook the patty 4–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and browned. Drain excess grease.

Ham

If using a ham slice (pre-cooked), sear in a hot skillet 30–60 seconds per side until warmed and slightly browned.

Chorizo

For loose raw chorizo, remove from casing if necessary and crumble into a heated skillet. Cook over medium heat 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly crisp. If using pre-cooked chorizo slices, heat 1–2 minutes per side.

Vegetarian option

Heat plant-based sausage or cook an extra egg as below; follow package instructions or cook until heated through and browned.

Butter a small nonstick skillet and heat over medium-low. Crack 1 large egg into a bowl and whisk lightly with salt (1/4 tsp) and pepper (1/8 tsp) if making scrambled; for fried/over-easy simply crack into the pan.

Scrambled or Folded Egg

Pour whisked egg into the skillet and cook gently, stirring occasionally until soft curds form, 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat just before fully set so it stays tender.

Fried/Over-Easy Egg

Crack the egg into the buttered skillet and cook 2–3 minutes until whites set. For over-easy, flip carefully and cook 15–30 seconds more for a slightly runny yolk; cook longer for fully set yolk.

Place the slice of choice cheese directly on the hot egg or on the warm protein so it begins to melt while resting, about 30–60 seconds.

Choose your bread: 1 bagel (plain or works) or 2 slices of chosen bread (regular or gluten-free).

Lightly butter the cut sides of the bread or bagel. Toast in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and slightly crisp, about 2–4 minutes depending on appliance and bread thickness.

If using cream cheese, spread it on the bottom half of a warm bagel. If using mayo or mustard, spread on the top or bottom slice as preferred.

On the bottom half of the toasted bread or bagel, layer the protein (bacon, sausage patty, ham, or chorizo).

Add the cooked egg with melted cheese on top of the protein. If cheese was placed on the protein instead, place egg on top so heat finishes melting cheese.

Add optional vegetables: tomato slice, lettuce leaf, avocado slices, or caramelized onions as desired. Add a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa if you like.

Top with the other half of the bread or bagel. Press gently, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately while warm.

Gluten-free: use toasted gluten-free bread. Sweet bread (e.g., Hawaiian) pairs well with savory meats like ham. 'Works' bagel typically includes seeds/onion and can be used interchangeably.

To make ahead: cook proteins and eggs in advance, cool, and refrigerate. Reheat in a skillet or oven and assemble quickly in the morning.