Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 patties pork breakfast sausage patties
• 2 eggs large eggs
• 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 muffin English muffin
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Set an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the 2 pork breakfast sausage patties in the dry skillet — they should sizzle immediately. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the exterior is deep brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a plate.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium. Crack the 2 large eggs into a small bowl, add 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt and 0.125 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds until the yolks and whites are completely combined. Add 0.5 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the same skillet and swirl to coat the bottom evenly — the butter should foam gently but not brown.

3. 3

   Pour the beaten eggs into the foaming butter and let them sit undisturbed for 10-15 seconds — you'll see the bottom begin to set. Using a rubber spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center, tilting the skillet so uncooked egg flows to the outer edges. Continue this motion every 15-20 seconds for 1-2 minutes until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist on top. They'll continue to cook from residual heat.

4. 4

   While the eggs finish cooking, split and toast the English muffin in a separate toaster or toaster oven until the edges are golden and the interior is warm and lightly crisped, about 2-3 minutes. The slight crunch will prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.

5. 5

   Transfer the softly scrambled eggs to the bottom half of the English muffin. Immediately place 1 slice of sharp cheddar cheese on top of the warm eggs — the residual heat will soften and partially melt the cheese. Layer the 2 cooked sausage patties on top of the cheese, then crown with the top half of the muffin.

6. 6

   Press down gently on the sandwich to help the layers meld together, then serve immediately while everything is warm and the cheese is still melting.

Tools you’ll need

• 8-inch non-stick skillet
• small bowl
• instant-read thermometer
• whisk
• rubber spatula
• toaster or toaster oven

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