Description
Ina Garten’s bacon egg & cheddar sandwich delivers classic breakfast comfort with gourmet flair. Crisp bacon, perfectly cooked eggs, and sharp cheddar combine on toasted bread, promising delicious satisfaction for hungry people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon (thick-cut, such as Nodine’s)
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 4 tbsps sharp white Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsps whole milk
- 2 sandwich-size English muffins (fork-split)
- ½ Hass avocado (ripe, pitted, peeled, thinly sliced)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Good olive oil (as needed)
Instructions
- Bacon Preparation: Crisp bacon in a spacious skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, rotating periodically. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Egg Mixture: Coat microwave-safe dishes with olive oil. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Divide evenly into prepared dishes.
- Microwave Cooking: Heat egg mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring between cycles. Incorporate Cheddar cheese during final interval, ensuring eggs are puffy and fully cooked.
- Muffin Assembly: Toast English muffins until golden brown. Layer muffin bottoms with seasoned avocado slices and halved bacon strips.
- Final Construction: Transfer cheese-topped eggs onto bacon. Sprinkle additional Cheddar cheese, season with salt and pepper. Top with toasted muffin halves and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Bacon Sizzling Tip: Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to ensure even, crispy texture without burning, which enhances overall sandwich flavor.
- Microwave Egg Technique: Stir eggs between short cooking intervals to prevent uneven cooking and achieve a fluffy, consistent texture that’s crucial for perfect sandwich preparation.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Add cheese during final microwave cycle to create a smooth, melted layer that binds with eggs and adds rich, creamy dimension to the sandwich.
- Avocado Enhancement: Seasoning avocado with salt and pepper provides a fresh, creamy contrast to the crispy bacon and melted cheese, elevating the sandwich’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 420mg