Description
These Spicy Chipotle Egg Breakfast Sandwiches combine perfectly cooked eggs, melty pepper jack cheese, and savory breakfast sausage or bacon, all layered on toasted English muffins smeared with a smoky chipotle mayo. Optional creamy avocado slices add a fresh contrast, making this sandwich a flavorful and satisfying morning meal with a Tex-Mex twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 cooked breakfast sausage patties or bacon slices
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Chipotle Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- Pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Chipotle Mayo: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, adobo sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Cook Eggs: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Crack in the eggs and cook them to your preferred doneness, either fried or scrambled, ensuring the whites are set and yolks cooked to liking.
- Melt Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese over each egg, allowing it to soften and melt gently while the eggs finish cooking.
- Toast Muffins: Toast the English muffin halves until they are golden brown and slightly crispy to provide a sturdy base for the sandwich.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread chipotle mayo generously on both sides of each toasted English muffin. Layer with cooked sausage or bacon slices, then add the cheesy egg on top. If desired, add sliced avocado for creaminess.
- Serve: Top with the remaining muffin halves and serve the sandwiches hot for a delicious and satisfying breakfast.
Notes
- Customize these sandwiches by adding fresh spinach leaves, sliced tomatoes, or a dash of hot sauce for an extra flavor boost.
- The chipotle mayo can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week, making meal prep easier.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage or bacon with plant-based patties or additional vegetables.
