Egg, Bacon, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 2 English muffins, split
• 2 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter, for toasting muffins

Instructions

1. Lay the bacon slices in a single layer in a cold nonstick skillet, then turn the heat to medium. Starting bacon in a cold pan renders the fat more evenly and reduces splattering.
2. Cook the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes, until deeply browned and crisp at the edges. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
3. While the bacon cooks, crack the eggs into a small bowl, add the milk, salt, and pepper, and whisk until fully combined.
4. Pour off all but about 1 teaspoon of the bacon fat from the skillet, or wipe it clean and add the 1 teaspoon of butter instead if you prefer a milder flavor.
5. For neat, sandwich-sized egg patties, pour the egg mixture into a small greased ring mold or a wide mason jar lid set in the skillet over low heat; if you don't have a mold, simply pour the eggs into the skillet in one round pool.
6. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom and edges are set and only the very center still looks slightly wet.
7. Fold the egg round in half using a spatula, or if using a mold, flip it carefully to cook the other side for 1 more minute. The egg is done when it is fully opaque throughout with no runny, wet patches and feels just firm to the touch.
8. Toast the split English muffins: spread the outside cut edges with butter and toast cut-side down in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, until golden brown.
9. Immediately after removing the egg from the heat, place a slice of cheddar cheese directly on top of the hot egg so it starts to melt from residual heat.
10. Assemble each sandwich: bottom muffin half, 2 slices of crispy bacon, the cheesy egg, and the top muffin half.
11. Serve immediately while everything is hot, or wrap tightly in foil to keep warm for an on-the-go breakfast.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is an estimate per serving and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.