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Egg McMuffin-Inspired Breakfast Sandwich

This dish features a toasted English muffin layered with tender fried eggs, caramelized ham, and melted cheddar cheese. The eggs are cooked until just set, the ham is heated to develop a slight caramelization, and the cheese is melted to create a cohesive, warm breakfast sandwich with a crispy exterior and soft inside.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 piece English muffin
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese
  • 2 grams butter for frying
  • 1 slice ham preferably cooked or leftover ham
  • 1 large egg
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Spatula
  • Toaster
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Toast the English muffin halves until golden brown in a toaster or under a broiler, then set aside on a plate.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat; add butter and let it melt, coating the surface evenly. Place the ham slice in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly caramelized and heated through, then transfer to a plate.
    1 piece English muffin
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low. Crack the egg into the same pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny, about 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula to gently lift and check for doneness.
    1 piece English muffin
  4. Place a slice of cheddar cheese over the hot egg during the last 30 seconds of cooking so it begins to melt, creating a cohesive layer.
    1 piece English muffin
  5. Assemble the sandwich by placing the egg and melted cheese on one toasted muffin half, then top with the caramelized ham, and cover with the other muffin half.
    1 piece English muffin
  6. Optional: gently press the sandwich to compact everything, then serve immediately while warm and the cheese is gooey and the eggs are tender.