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Homemade Morning Breakfast Sandwiches
I discovered this approach while trying to copy my go-to breakfast sandwich at my place. The homemade ones taste way better than what you'd buy and only take minutes to throw together. What's really cool? You're in control of everything that goes in them.
Fast Simple and Totally Tasty
These sandwiches save my mornings. I can whip them up faster than waiting in line somewhere, and they're just right for hectic days. I usually make a bunch to freeze since they warm up great when I need breakfast in a hurry.
Your Ingredients
You'll want 4 English muffins and some eggs. Get 8 slices of Canadian bacon for extra goodness and 4 slices of American cheese or any cheese you prefer. Don't forget butter for toasting and just a bit of salt and pepper for taste.
Putting It All Together
First thing I do is brown the Canadian bacon in a buttered pan. Then my clever hack comes in - put your egg in a flipped-over mason jar lid to get that perfect circle. Throw in some water, put a lid on and let it cook through. While that's happening, get those English muffins nice and brown. Stack everything up with cheese on the bottom, then the egg, bacon, and finish it off.
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Store Some For Tomorrow
When they're cooled down I wrap each one in plastic and stick them in the fridge or freezer. They stay good 3 days refrigerated or 3 months if frozen. Just pop them in the microwave for a minute and they're ready to eat again.
Mix It Up
I'll use bagels instead of muffins sometimes or try different meats like regular ham or turkey bacon. Any kind of cheese works fine too. These days I've been throwing in some fresh spinach and tomato slices for more goodness.
Eggs Done Right
That mason jar lid approach totally changed my breakfast routine. It keeps your eggs in a nice circle without spreading all over. Just make sure your pan is hot first and always add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Easy Morning Food
I always keep these sandwiches ready in my freezer. On crazy mornings I grab one, warm it up and I'm out the door. They really save the day when I'm rushing around.
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Spicy Options
When I want something with kick I'll add some sriracha or sliced jalapeños. Fresh herbs like chives make everything taste brighter. It's so fun to play with different tastes.
Kid-Approved Morning
My children love to help make these on weekend mornings. They all make their own versions sometimes adding avocado or piling on cheese. It's turned into our special breakfast thing.
Better Than Bought
Making them myself means I can pick good ingredients and avoid all those additives. And it saves so much money compared to buying them every day. You can really taste the difference.
Morning Meal Winner
These sandwiches have totally changed how I start my day. Whether you eat them right away or warm them later, they're always good. Once you try making them yourself, you won't want to buy them anymore.
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Common Questions
- → What's the point of the mason jar ring?
- The metal ring shapes the egg into a perfect circle that matches your English muffin width.
- → Why should I add water while cooking eggs?
- The steam coming from the water cooks your egg all the way through and keeps it from sticking to the pan.
- → Can I prep these beforehand?
- They're tastiest right away, but you can wrap and freeze them. Just warm up in your microwave or toaster oven later.
- → What's the reason for breaking the yolk?
- Poking the yolk helps it cook evenly and stops it from dripping all over when you bite into your sandwich.