Quick and Easy Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Name: Quick and Easy Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 slice Toast Bread (Large slice recommended); 1 Large Egg; 1 Cheese Slice; 1-2 Ham or Turkey Slice; 1 tablespoon Butter or Oil (For frying); Pinch Salt; Pinch Black Pepper

This recipe guides you through making a simple, fast, and delicious breakfast sandwich featuring an egg cooked directly into a slice of toast, layered with cheese and ham. It's a perfect quick meal to kickstart your day.

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#Sandwich

#Quick

#Easy

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#Cheese

#Ham

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#Brunch

The finished breakfast sandwich, ready to eat.

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

International

German

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

22g

Protein

35g

Carbs

28g

Fat

A perfectly cut sandwich, showing the layers inside.

Ingredients

Servings: 1

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

Assembling the layers of cheese and ham on the egg-in-bread.

Instructions

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Using a cookie cutter or knife, carefully cut a square or round hole in the center of one slice of toast bread. Set the cut-out piece aside.
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Using a cookie cutter or knife, carefully cut a square or round hole in the center of one slice of toast bread. Set the cut-out piece aside.
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Ensure the hole is large enough to comfortably hold an egg without breaking the edges of the bread.
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Melt butter or add oil to a non-stick pan over medium heat, ensuring the surface is evenly coated.
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Melt butter or add oil to a non-stick pan over medium heat, ensuring the surface is evenly coated.
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A well-oiled pan prevents sticking and ensures even toasting.
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Place the bread slice (with the hole) into the hot pan. Crack the egg directly into the hole. Season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Place the bread slice (with the hole) into the hot pan. Crack the egg directly into the hole. Season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Allow the egg white to set around the edges before attempting to flip, ensuring it stays contained within the bread.
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Once the egg whites are mostly set and the bottom of the bread is lightly toasted, carefully flip the bread slice with the egg over in the pan.
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Once the egg whites are mostly set and the bottom of the bread is lightly toasted, carefully flip the bread slice with the egg over in the pan.
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Use a wide spatula for a clean flip to keep the egg intact.
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Quickly place a slice of cheese and your choice of ham or turkey slices on top of the cooked egg. Then, position the previously cut-out piece of bread on top of the fillings.
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Quickly place a slice of cheese and your choice of ham or turkey slices on top of the cooked egg. Then, position the previously cut-out piece of bread on top of the fillings.
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Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients like bacon, avocado, or spinach.
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Cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes. This will allow the cheese to melt beautifully and the top piece of bread to toast lightly.
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Cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes. This will allow the cheese to melt beautifully and the top piece of bread to toast lightly.
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Keep the heat medium-low to prevent the bottom from burning while the cheese melts.
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Carefully remove the assembled breakfast sandwich from the pan. For an appealing presentation, slice it in half diagonally.
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Carefully remove the assembled breakfast sandwich from the pan. For an appealing presentation, slice it in half diagonally.
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Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.