Description
This Viral Egg Sandwich Muffin recipe combines fragrant spiced eggs with toasted English muffins and melted cheddar or Swiss cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this savory sandwich is perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, split
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 slices cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
- 4 large eggs
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and hot, preparing for cooking the eggs and toasting the muffins.
- Cook the eggs with spices: Crack the four large eggs directly into the heated skillet. Gently break the yolks with a spatula for even cooking. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, salt, and black pepper over the eggs to infuse them with warm, aromatic flavor.
- Place English muffins on eggs: Immediately place the split English muffin halves cut-side down onto the uncooked side of the eggs, ensuring direct contact so they begin to toast as the eggs cook underneath.
- Cook eggs and toast muffins: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the eggs are mostly set and the muffin bottoms are lightly toasted and golden brown.
- Invert egg-muffin assembly: Using a wide spatula, carefully flip the entire egg-muffin assembly so that the English muffins are now touching the skillet surface and the cooked sides of the eggs face upward.
- Add cheese slices: Place one slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese over each egg portion to start melting while the eggs finish cooking.
- Fold egg edges and form sandwich: Neatly fold the cooked edges of the eggs over the muffins, then press the muffin halves together to form compact sandwiches.
- Toast sandwiches: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and toast the assembled sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, about 2 minutes per side, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Serve hot: Transfer the sandwiches to plates and serve immediately while hot for the best taste and gooey cheese experience.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet for easy flipping and even cooking.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar or Swiss cheese with your favorite meltable cheese.
- Adjust the spice amounts to suit your preference for warmth and aroma.
- Ensure muffins are split and toasted for a crisp texture contrast to the tender eggs.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh and hot to savor melted cheese and soft spiced eggs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
