Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying Spicy Cheddar & Cream Cheese Egg Sandwich, perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch. This sandwich combines creamy cheddar and cream cheese with a kick of hot sauce, wrapped around fluffy scrambled eggs and your choice of bacon or sautéed spinach, served warm on a toasted English muffin.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese Spread
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Assembly
- 1 English muffin or sandwich bun (toasted)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 slices cooked bacon or sautéed spinach (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined, ensuring an evenly seasoned base for your scramble.
- Cook the eggs: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble or fold the eggs with a spatula until they are just set but still soft and creamy.
- Make the spicy cheese spread: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and hot sauce, mixing thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Toast the bread: Toast the English muffin or sandwich bun until golden and slightly crisp, providing a sturdy base for the sandwich.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread the spicy cream cheese mixture generously onto the bottom half of the toasted muffin. Layer on the scrambled eggs, followed by bacon or sautéed spinach if using.
- Add heat (optional): Top with sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick if desired.
- Serve: Close the sandwich with the top half of the muffin and serve warm to enjoy the melty, spicy, and savory flavors.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use egg whites and low-fat cream cheese.
- This sandwich can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave or toaster oven.
- Try using a bagel or croissant instead of an English muffin for a heartier variation.
- Omit bacon to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg
