Griddle Breakfast Sandwich (Printable)
A hearty morning sandwich stacked with crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese on butter-toasted English muffins.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 8 slices bacon (or turkey bacon)
→ Eggs & Dairy
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons milk
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Breads
06 - 4 English muffins, split
→ Condiments & Seasonings
07 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet to medium temperature.
02 - Arrange bacon strips on the hot griddle. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy and golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
03 - While bacon cooks, crack eggs into a mixing bowl. Add milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until yolks and whites are fully incorporated and mixture is slightly frothy.
04 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter on the griddle. Pour in the egg mixture. Using a spatula, gently push eggs across the surface, folding curds over themselves. Cook until just set but still moist. Divide into 4 equal portions.
05 - Place English muffin halves cut-side down on the griddle. Toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and lightly crisped.
06 - Spread mayonnaise or softened butter on toasted muffin halves if using. Layer bottom halves with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese slice, and 2 crispy bacon strips. Top with remaining muffin halves.
07 - Return assembled sandwiches to the griddle. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and heat for 1-2 minutes until cheese is thoroughly melted and sandwich is warmed through.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The combination of crispy bacon and fluffy scrambled eggs creates that perfect texture contrast in every bite.
- Cooking everything on one griddle means all the components share those delicious rendered flavors.
- These sandwiches come together in under 30 minutes, making them totally doable on busy weekdays.
02 -
- Do not crowd the griddle when cooking bacon or the pieces will steam instead of crisp up properly.
- Scrambled eggs continue cooking after you remove them from heat, so pull them slightly early.
- Cheese melts best when placed on hot eggs rather than directly on the English muffin.
03 -
- Cooking bacon in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes yields perfectly flat, even slices.
- A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on the eggs takes these sandwiches to another level.