Description
Spicy Chipotle Egg Breakfast Sandwiches are a delicious and hearty breakfast option featuring creamy chipotle mayo, toasted English muffins, and your choice of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon or sausage patties (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Avocado slices or baby spinach (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chipotle Mayo: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat butter or oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to desired doneness, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast the English muffins, spread the chipotle mayo on the cut sides. Layer with cheese, cooked egg, bacon or sausage if using, and avocado or spinach. Close the sandwiches and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotle peppers.
- You can substitute the bacon or sausage with a vegetarian option if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 240mg