Quick 5-Minute Breakfast Sandwich

Name: Quick 5-Minute Breakfast Sandwich
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 slices Bread slices (Any preferred type like whole wheat, white, or brioche); 1 whole Large Egg; 1 slice Cheese slice (Cheddar, provolone, or your favorite melting cheese); 1 slice Cooked Ham, Bacon, or Sausage (Optional, for added protein and flavor); 0.5 tablespoon Butter or Oil (For cooking and toasting); to taste pinch Salt (Seasoning for the egg); to taste pinch Black Pepper (Seasoning for the egg)

A super fast and easy recipe for a delicious breakfast sandwich, perfect for busy mornings. This recipe typically combines bread, egg, cheese, and an optional choice of protein, all cooked quickly in one pan for maximum efficiency and flavor. It's an ideal solution for a satisfying meal when time is short.

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Fresh Ingredients

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

International

Russian

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

18g

Protein

30g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Egg Frying in Pan

Ingredients

Bread slices
(Any preferred type like whole wheat, white, or brioche)
2 slices
Large Egg
1 whole
Cheese slice
(Cheddar, provolone, or your favorite melting cheese)
1 slice
Cooked Ham, Bacon, or Sausage
(Optional, for added protein and flavor)
1 slice
Butter or Oil
(For cooking and toasting)
0.5 tablespoon
Salt
(Seasoning for the egg)
to taste pinch
Black Pepper
(Seasoning for the egg)
to taste pinch

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Assembling the Sandwich in Pan

Instructions

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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the surface.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the surface.
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Ensure the pan is not too hot to prevent burning the bread or egg.
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Crack the egg directly into the heated pan. Cook until the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your preference (you can break the yolk if you like). Season with salt and pepper.
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Crack the egg directly into the heated pan. Cook until the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your preference (you can break the yolk if you like). Season with salt and pepper.
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For a quicker cook, scramble the egg directly in the pan.
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While the egg is cooking or immediately after, place two slices of bread side by side in the pan. If using ham or bacon, place it on one slice of bread.
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While the egg is cooking or immediately after, place two slices of bread side by side in the pan. If using ham or bacon, place it on one slice of bread.
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Make sure the bread gets a little butter/oil on its surface for toasting.
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Once the egg is ready, place it on one of the bread slices. Top the egg with the cheese slice.
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Once the egg is ready, place it on one of the bread slices. Top the egg with the cheese slice.
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The residual heat from the egg and pan will help melt the cheese.
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Gently place the other slice of bread (with ham/bacon, if used) on top of the cheese-egg layer. Press down lightly with a spatula to help combine the layers and toast the bread.
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Gently place the other slice of bread (with ham/bacon, if used) on top of the cheese-egg layer. Press down lightly with a spatula to help combine the layers and toast the bread.
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Pressing helps the cheese melt and binds the sandwich together.
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Carefully flip the entire sandwich to toast the other side until it's golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Remove from the pan and serve warm.
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Carefully flip the entire sandwich to toast the other side until it's golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Remove from the pan and serve warm.
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Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.