10+ Breakfast Sandwich Recipes to Kickstart Your Mornings with Flavor

Breakfast sandwiches just make mornings better. They’re simple, fast, and you can throw together whatever you’ve got—eggs, cheese, bread, you name it.

You can tweak breakfast sandwiches however you want, which is honestly the best part.

If you’re rushing out the door or just want something hearty, these sandwiches have your back. Classic combos are great, but don’t be afraid to experiment with new flavors.

Ingredients

• Bread (English muffin, croissant, or sandwich bread)
• Eggs
• Cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss, or whatever you like)
• Meat (bacon, ham, sausage, or skip it)
• Veggies (tomato, avocado, spinach, or your pick)

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook eggs how you like—fried, scrambled, or baked.
2. Cook meat until it’s done.
3. Toast your bread or muffin.
4. Stack eggs, cheese, meat, and veggies on your bread.
5. Serve it warm.

1) Classic Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Croissant

This one’s a classic for a reason. Cook your bacon until it’s nice and crispy.

Scramble eggs with a splash of milk or cream to make them fluffy. Cut your croissant in half, then add cheese to the bottom.

Pile on the bacon, then the eggs. Top it off with the other half of the croissant.

If you want melty cheese, pop the whole thing in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about five minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 croissants
• 6 slices of bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 3 teaspoons milk or a splash of cream
• 2 slices of cheese (American or cheddar)

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
2. Beat eggs with milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Scramble in butter over medium heat.
3. Slice croissants in half.
4. Add cheese to bottom halves, then bacon and scrambled eggs.
5. Place croissant tops on sandwich.
6. Optional: Warm sandwich at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to melt cheese.

2) Freezer-Friendly English Muffin Sandwich with Sausage

These English muffin sandwiches with sausage, eggs, and cheese are perfect for making ahead. They freeze well, so you can just grab one when you’re in a rush.

Cook sausage patties until they’re browned. Bake or fry your eggs.

Layer an egg, a sausage patty, and a slice of cheese on half an English muffin. Top with the other half.

Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze. When you’re hungry, reheat in the microwave or oven until hot.

Ingredients

• English muffins (split)
• Sausage patties
• Eggs
• Slices of cheese (American or cheddar work well)

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook sausage patties in a skillet until fully browned.
2. Cook eggs to your preferred style (fried or baked).
3. Toast English muffins.
4. Assemble sandwiches: muffin half, egg, sausage, cheese, then muffin top.
5. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze.
6. To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) until hot.

3) Veggie-Packed Breakfast Sandwich with Goat Cheese Spread

This sandwich feels fresh and bright, and it’s super quick. Toast some whole grain bread or an English muffin.

Spread creamy goat cheese on the warm bread for that tangy, smooth kick. Add spinach (sautéed or fresh) and thin slices of red bell pepper.

A cooked egg—fried or scrambled—goes on top. Goat cheese and veggies together just hit the spot.

Toss in caramelized onions or arugula if you want to mix things up. Use whatever veggies you’ve got lying around.

Ingredients

• 1 whole wheat English muffin, split
• 1 tablespoon herb goat cheese
• 4 small spinach leaves
• 1 thin slice red bell pepper
• 1 large egg
• Optional: caramelized onions, arugula

Cooking Instructions

1. Toast the English muffin until golden brown.
2. Spread goat cheese on each half while warm.
3. Add spinach leaves and red pepper slices on one side.
4. Cook the egg to your liking (fried or scrambled).
5. Place the egg on the veggie side and top with the other muffin half.
6. Add caramelized onions or arugula if using.
7. Serve warm and enjoy.

For more ideas, see the Veggie Breakfast Sandwich recipe.

4) Spicy Breakfast Sandwich with Pepper Jack and Guacamole

If you’re into a little morning heat, this one’s for you. Pepper jack cheese brings a gentle spice.

Guacamole keeps things creamy and fresh. Start with toasted potato buns or any bread you like.

Cook your eggs however you want. Add pepper jack cheese so it melts right on the eggs.

Spread guacamole on the buns. Toss on some arugula or pickled peppers if you’re feeling bold.

Creamy, spicy, fresh—it’s a solid way to wake up your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 2 potato buns
• 2 pasture-raised eggs
• ¼ cup guacamole
• 2 oz pepper jack cheese
• ¼ cup arugula
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
• 1 oz pickled peppers

Cooking Instructions:

1. Toast the potato buns until golden.
2. Cook eggs to your preference.
3. Place cheese on eggs to melt.
4. Spread guacamole on buns.
5. Add eggs with cheese on the bottom bun.
6. Top with arugula, pickled peppers, and hot sauce if you like.
7. Close sandwich and enjoy.

Find a similar recipe with spicy guacamole breakfast sandwiches.

5) Ham, Egg, and Swiss Cheese on an English Muffin

This one’s straightforward and satisfying. Toast an English muffin until it’s golden.

Cook your egg—fried or scrambled, whatever you’re in the mood for. Heat up a slice of Black Forest ham.

Lay a slice of Swiss cheese on top so it softens from the warmth. Stack it all in the muffin.

Butter the muffin if you want extra flavor. It’s quick, filling, and just feels like a cozy breakfast.

Ingredients

• 4 English muffins, split
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 8 slices Black Forest ham
• 8 large eggs
• 2 to 3 tablespoons butter

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add butter.
2. Toast English muffins in the pan until golden. Set aside.
3. Cook eggs to your preference in the same pan.
4. Warm the ham slices briefly in the pan.
5. Place ham and Swiss cheese on the bottom half of each muffin.
6. Top with a cooked egg, then the muffin top. Serve warm.

For more ideas, see the Ham, Egg and Cheese Sandwich on English Muffin recipe.

6) Baked Egg and Cheese Sausage Muffin

These baked egg and cheese sausage muffins just make breakfast easier. You bake everything together in a muffin tin, so there’s less mess.

Start by cooking sausage, then mix it with eggs and cheese right in the pan. Bake until set and golden.

You can easily reheat them later for a grab-and-go breakfast. Try swapping in your favorite cheese or tossing in peppers or spinach if you feel like it.

Ingredients

• 10 breakfast sausage patties
• 10 large eggs
• 10 slices cheddar cheese

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown sausage patties in a pan, then chop into small pieces.
3. Beat eggs in a bowl.
4. Grease muffin tin and divide sausage evenly among 10 cups.
5. Pour beaten eggs over sausage to 1/3 full in each cup.
6. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese.
7. Bake for 25 minutes until eggs are set and lightly browned.
8. Let cool slightly before removing from tin.

7) Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwich with Spinach and Pesto

If you like prepping ahead, this sandwich is a lifesaver. Spinach and pesto keep it fresh, and eggs make it filling.

English muffins hold up well for toasting and storing. Add mozzarella or your favorite cheese for some creaminess.

Once you’ve made a batch, pop them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for when you need them. Warm in the oven or microwave when you’re ready.

Try bell peppers or onions if you want to change things up.

Ingredients

• Eggs
• Fresh spinach
• Basil pesto
• English muffins
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper; stir in chopped spinach.
3. Pour egg mixture into a baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
4. Split and toast English muffins.
5. Spread pesto on muffins, add baked egg and mozzarella.
6. Assemble sandwiches and cool completely before storing.
7. Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze for 3 months.

8) Bagel Breakfast Sandwich with Peanut Butter and Tomato

This one’s a bit unexpected but surprisingly good. Toast your bagel, spread peanut butter on one half, and add fresh tomato slices.

The creamy peanut butter with juicy tomato is weirdly satisfying. Sprinkle a little sugar on the peanut butter if you want a sweet touch.

Add a bit of salad dressing on the other half for more flavor. It’s quick, light, and honestly, worth a try.

Ingredients

• 1 bagel, sliced
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2-3 slices fresh tomato
• 1 teaspoon white sugar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing

Cooking Instructions

1. Toast the bagel halves until golden.

2. Spread peanut butter on one half.

3. If you like, sprinkle sugar over the peanut butter.

4. Place tomato slices right on top.

5. Spread salad dressing on the other half of the bagel.

6. Close it up and serve.

For a bit more detail, check out this Simple Peanut Butter and Tomato Sandwich Recipe.

9) Breakfast Sandwich with Creamy Goat Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

This breakfast sandwich? It’s a pretty tasty way to start your day. The goat cheese brings a rich, tangy vibe that just works with sweet cherry tomatoes.

Every bite gives you a mix of creamy and juicy—kind of addictive, honestly. If you want a little crunch, toast the bread just until it’s golden.

Add a fried or scrambled egg if you’re really hungry. Sometimes I stir a few fresh herbs into the goat cheese, and it’s a nice little upgrade.

Ingredients:

• Bread (English muffin, bagel, or whatever you like)
• Creamy goat cheese
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Egg (fried or scrambled)
• Fresh herbs (optional: basil, chives, or parsley)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Toast your bread until it looks golden.

2. Cook the egg however you want—fried, scrambled, it’s up to you.

3. Spread goat cheese over the warm bread.

4. Scatter the cherry tomato halves on top.

5. Lay the cooked egg over the tomatoes.

6. Sprinkle herbs, salt, and pepper.

7. Close the sandwich. Take a bite and enjoy.

10) Quick Microwave Egg and Bacon English Muffin

When you’re in a hurry, a breakfast sandwich from the microwave can really hit the spot. Just crack an egg into a microwave-safe bowl, whisk it a bit, and pop it in for about a minute.

The egg should be set and ready to go. While that’s happening, toast an English muffin.

Grab a slice of bacon or Canadian bacon and warm it up in the microwave—20 or 30 seconds usually does the trick. Stack the cooked egg, bacon, and a slice of cheese on your muffin.

If you want the cheese nice and melty, microwave the whole thing for another 15 seconds. That’s it—breakfast, done.

Ingredients:

• 1 English muffin, split
• 1 egg
• 1 slice bacon or Canadian bacon
• 1 slice cheddar cheese

Cooking Instructions:

1. Crack and whisk the egg in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave the egg for 1 minute (or until cooked through).
3. Toast the English muffin.
4. Warm the bacon slice in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
5. Assemble muffin with egg, bacon, and cheese.
6. Microwave the sandwich for 15 seconds to melt the cheese, if desired.