Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
A warm breakfast sandwich featuring smoky bacon, a fluffy egg, and melted cheddar cheese on a toasted English muffin. This easy-to-make classic provides a comforting, protein-rich start to your day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes about
12 servings
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Made by Kris + Lila
Kris created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon slice and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Look for: crispy
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Reduce the heat to medium
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Crack the egg into the pan and cook to your preferred doneness (sunny-side up, over-easy, or scrambled), about 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Place the slice of cheddar cheese on…
Place the slice of cheddar cheese on top of the warm egg during the last minute of cooking so it melts beautifully.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Meanwhile
Meanwhile, split the English muffin in half and toast until golden brown.
Look for: golden brown
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Assemble the sandwich by placing the egg…
Assemble the sandwich by placing the egg and melted cheese on the bottom half of the English muffin, layering the crispy bacon on top, and closing with the other half.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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