Spicy Chipotle Egg Breakfast Sandwich
A spicy twist on a classic breakfast favorite that combines creamy eggs, smoky chipotle mayo, and gooey cheddar cheese on a crispy English muffin.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or adobo sauce
- 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 English muffins or bread of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Chipotle Mayo: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with chipotle sauce until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Eggs: In a skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the whites are set.
- Toast the Muffins: While the eggs are cooking, toast the English muffins until golden brown and crispy.
- Melt the Cheese: Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each egg and cover the skillet to let the cheese melt.
- Assemble Your Sandwiches: Spread the chipotle mayo on the toasted muffins, add the cheesy eggs, and close the sandwich with the other half of the muffin. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use farm-fresh eggs for best flavor. Adjust the chipotle sauce to your heat preference and feel free to experiment with different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 410mg