A hearty, protein-packed breakfast sandwich layered with savoury farmer sausage, crispy bacon, a fried egg, and melted cheddar on a toasted English muffin. Fresh lettuce and tomato add balance to this rich, satisfying meal that’s perfect for starting your day strong.
Ingredients
- 6 farmer sausage patties
- canola oil for frying
- 6 eggs
- 6 English muffins, split and toasted
- Mayonnaise for spreading
- Hot sauce (optional)
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 12 butter lettuce leaves or small green leaf lettuce leaves
- 12 tomato slices
- 6 strips bacon, cooked
Method
- Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry sausage patties in small amount of oil until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove patties from skillet onto a clean plate and cover loosely with foil. Set aside.
- Wipe out skillet with paper towels. In same skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, crack eggs into skillet and cook until whites turn opaque, 3-5 minutes.
- Spread bottom half of English muffins with a thin layer of mayonnaise. If desired, spread a thin strip of hot sauce into the mayonnaise.
- To assemble sandwich, layer lettuce, tomato and cheese over condiments. Add bacon and warm patty. Top patty with fried egg and season with pepper according to taste.
- Cover egg with top half of English muffin. Serve immediately.