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Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Wise Acre Eatery
Time25m
Serves2

English muffin, fried egg, pimento cheese, kimchi, choice of carnitas, ham, or sausage, microgreens

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Components

Protein (choose one)

Cooking & seasoning

Method

Prepare components

1

Toast muffins

Split the English muffins and toast them until golden and crisp, about 3–4 minutes in a toaster or under a broiler. Set toasted halves aside, cut sides up.

2

Warm protein

If using carnitas: warm 1/2 cup in a small skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 3–4 minutes. If using ham: warm the slices in the skillet 1 minute per side. If using sausage patty: reheat cooked patty 2–3 minutes per side until hot. Keep warm on low heat while frying eggs.

3

If kimchi is very wet, drain in a fine sieve for a minute and roughly chop to make it easier to layer.

Fry eggs

4

Heat pan

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tsp neutral oil and 1/2 tsp butter. Swirl to coat the pan and allow the butter to foam but not brown.

5

Fry eggs sunny-side

Crack the eggs into the pan, spacing them apart. Cook sunny-side up until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2½–3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp pepper and a pinch of salt. If you prefer slightly set yolks, cover pan with a lid for 20–30 seconds.

6

Optional flip (over-easy)

For over-easy eggs, gently flip with a spatula after whites set and cook 10–20 seconds more. Remove eggs to a plate and keep warm.

Assemble sandwiches

7

Spread about 2 tablespoons (approx. 1/4 cup total across both muffins) of pimento cheese on the cut side of each bottom muffin half so it forms a creamy base.

8

Divide the warmed protein among the two muffin bottoms (about 1/4 cup carnitas, or 1 slice ham per sandwich, or 1 sausage patty sliced if desired).

9

Top the protein with 2 tablespoons of chopped kimchi per sandwich, distributing evenly. The kimchi adds acidity and heat; adjust amount to taste.

10

Place one fried egg on top of each kimchi-topped protein. If yolk is runny, position so it will break when bitten.

11

Scatter about 1/2 cup microgreens over the egg on each sandwich (about 1/4 cup per sandwich).

12

Spread a thin layer (about 1/2 tsp) of butter on each toasted muffin top and place on top of microgreens. Press gently to compact the sandwich slightly.

13

Serve immediately while eggs and protein are hot. Provide additional kimchi or hot sauce at the table if desired.