The Best Homemade Breakfast Sandwich
Skip the drive-thru with this homemade breakfast sandwich stacked with a fried egg, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and creamy avocado on a toasty English muffin. A cafe-style breakfast sandwich recipe you can build from scratch in under 15 minutes — better than fast food and perfect for meal prep breakfast sandwiches all week.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
480
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, split
- 2 tbsp salted butter, softened
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices sharp cheddar
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.
- 2
Toast the English muffins until deep golden, then spread each cut side with butter.
- 3
In the same skillet, fry eggs to your liking (about 3 minutes for a jammy yolk). Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Melt a slice of cheddar over each hot egg in the last 30 seconds of cooking.
- 5
Layer avocado, bacon, and the cheesy egg on the bottom half of each muffin. Top with the second muffin half and press gently.
- 6
Serve immediately with hot sauce if you like a kick.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 480 calories
protein
22g
carbs
30g
fat
28g
fiber
5g
sugar
3g
sodium
780mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bread for a homemade breakfast sandwich?+
English muffins are the classic breakfast sandwich base because they toast crisp on the outside and stay tender inside. Bagels, brioche buns, croissants, or sourdough all work great too for a cafe-style build.
Can I meal prep breakfast sandwiches?+
Yes — freezer breakfast sandwiches are one of the best meal prep breakfasts. Assemble with scrambled or folded eggs (skip the avocado), wrap in foil, and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute, then air fry 3 minutes to re-crisp.
How do I get a McDonald's-style folded egg?+
Crack an egg into a greased ring mold in the pan, break the yolk, and cook covered until set. Or scramble one egg and pour it into the mold for a fluffy square patty just like fast food.
What sauces go on a breakfast sandwich?+
Try sriracha mayo, chipotle aioli, hollandaise, pesto, or a smear of everything-bagel cream cheese to upgrade a homemade breakfast sandwich.
Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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