Homemade Sausage Egg Cheese
A quick and easy homemade sausage egg cheese sandwich recipe combining savory ground sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese on toasted bread or English muffins. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or anytime meal, customizable to your taste and dietary needs with simple ingredients.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying and Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free bread option)
Main Ingredients
- Ground Sausage: 4 ounces (spicy or mild, as preferred)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Cheese: 1-2 slices (sharp cheddar, American, or Swiss recommended)
- Bread or English Muffins: 2 slices or 1 English muffin, toasted
- Butter or Oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Herbs or Spices: pinch of sage, paprika, or hot sauce (optional)
- Additional Veggies: sautéed bell peppers, spinach, or tomatoes (optional)
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground sausage until browned and thoroughly cooked, breaking it into small pieces for even texture.
- Prepare the Eggs: In a separate pan, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Cook gently over low heat until fluffy or scramble to your liking; add butter for extra richness.
- Melt the Cheese: When eggs are nearly done, sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt to create a gooey layer.
- Toast the Bread: While cheese melts, toast bread or English muffins lightly to form a crispy base.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer cooked sausage on one toast or muffin half, add cheesy eggs on top, then cover with the other slice or muffin half. Press gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs and high-quality sausage for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook eggs to maintain a soft, fluffy texture.
- Choose cheeses that melt well, such as cheddar, American, or Swiss.
- Fully cook sausage to ensure safety and enhance flavor.
- Toast bread well to avoid sogginess and add crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: Thirty-six grams
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
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